Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 1, 2023

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing information, and other details you provide when registering for courses or creating an account.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and other browsing activities.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, and other technology identifiers from devices you use to access our site.
• Course Progress Information: Data related to your progress in programming courses, completed assignments, and performance metrics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our educational services and content
• Processing transactions and managing your account
• Sending administrative information, course updates, and promotional materials
• Personalizing your experience and delivering tailored content
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance website functionality and user experience
• Protecting against unauthorized access and potential policy violations
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms of service

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (such as delivering the courses you've enrolled in).
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services or preventing fraud, provided these interests don't override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal 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. We will securely delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed for these purposes.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

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

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal information.
• Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Restriction: The right to request limited processing of your information.
• Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information.

8. Third-Party Disclosure

We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.