Privacy Policy
Dev Academy is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
Our Data Protection Commitment
We believe in transparency and your right to control your personal information. This policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when you use our educational services, visit our website, or interact with our programs. We are committed to GDPR compliance and upholding the highest standards of data protection.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you register for courses or contact us
- Educational Information: Previous education, programming experience, career goals, and course preferences
- Payment Information: Billing details for course payments (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Communication Records: Your correspondence with our team, feedback, and support requests
Automatically Collected Information
- Website Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns on our website
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Cookies and Tracking: As detailed in our Cookie Policy, we use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contract Performance: To provide educational services you have enrolled in
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, conduct marketing, and ensure website security
- Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies (which you can withdraw at any time)
How We Use Your Information
Educational Services
- Deliver course content and provide learning support
- Track your progress and provide personalized learning recommendations
- Issue certificates and maintain educational records
- Facilitate communication between students and instructors
Communication and Support
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send course updates, announcements, and educational content
- Provide career guidance and job placement assistance
Service Improvement and Analytics
- Analyze website usage to improve user experience
- Develop new courses and educational programs
- Conduct research on educational effectiveness
How We Protect Your Data
Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmission is protected using SSL/TLS encryption
- Access Control: Strict access controls limit who can view your personal information
- Data Monitoring: Regular monitoring for unauthorized access or security breaches
- Staff Training: All team members receive privacy and security training
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Educational records are typically retained for 7 years after course completion for certification verification. Marketing data is retained until you opt out. You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal requirements.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in these limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who help us operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- With potential employers (only with your explicit consent for job placement services)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Your Rights and Controls
Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including how it's being used.
Right to Rectification
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Portability
You can request your data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
Right to Object
You can object to certain types of processing, particularly for marketing purposes.
Right to Restrict
You can request that we temporarily stop processing your data in certain situations.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may: Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features. Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details). Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data. We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.
Contact Our Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Policy Updates
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 updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Updating the "Last Modified" date