Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to DevSkillsZone ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website devskillszone.online and use our educational services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account or course
• Fill out contact forms or lead forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Communicate with us via email or phone
• Participate in surveys or promotions

Personal information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Course preferences and interests
• Educational background
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website URLs
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits
• Device identifiers
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies data

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery and Communication

• Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• Process course registrations and enrollments
• Send course materials and educational content
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send administrative information and service updates
• Process payments and prevent fraud

2.2 Marketing and Promotional Activities

• Send promotional materials about courses and services
• Deliver targeted advertisements (with your consent)
• Conduct market research and surveys
• Personalize user experience and content recommendations

2.3 Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze website usage patterns and trends
• Monitor and improve website performance
• Develop new features and services
• Conduct A/B testing and optimization

2.4 Legal Compliance and Safety

• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Enforce our terms and conditions
• Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, including:

• Payment processing services
• Email delivery and marketing platforms
• Cloud storage and hosting providers
• Analytics and data analysis services
• Customer support tools

These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

3.2 Business Transfers

If DevSkillsZone undergoes a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your personal information.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure and firewalls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. 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. When determining retention periods, we consider:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Potential risks from unauthorized use or disclosure

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, review, and update your personal information. You can do this by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

6.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

6.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. We will comply with such requests unless we have a legitimate reason to retain the information.

6.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us. Please note that you may still receive transactional or administrative communications.

6.5 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. You may also use browser plugins to block or manage cookies.

6.6 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage tracking through cookie settings.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

14. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our services.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with Google Ads policies and applicable data protection regulations. DevSkillsZone is committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and data protection for all our users.