Privacy Policy

Introduction

Batonship Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-augmented engineering assessment platform.

By using Batonship, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and account credentials
• Professional information (job title, company, experience level)
• Payment and billing information
• Communications with us

Assessment Data

When you take a Batonship Assessment, we collect:

• Code submissions and AI interaction patterns
• Prompts, commands, and tool usage telemetry
• Assessment scores and performance metrics
• Time spent and behavioral data during assessments

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device information, IP address, browser type
• Usage data, including pages visited and features used
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our assessment platform
• Calculate your Batonship Score and generate skill reports
• Process payments and manage your account
• Send you technical notices, updates, and security alerts
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Conduct research and analysis to improve our scoring algorithms
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you share your Batonship Score or assessment results with employers
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection practices

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Data portability (receive a copy of your data)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@batonship.com.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Assessment data may be retained in anonymized form for research and algorithm improvement purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: