PRIVACY POLICY

Your Privacy Matters to Us

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Frontend Development Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Educational Information: Course preferences, learning goals, academic background
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
  • Communication Records: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and improving our educational services
  • Processing course enrollments and payments
  • Communicating with you about courses and updates
  • Providing customer support
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Analyzing website usage and improving user experience

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information
  • Contract: To fulfill our educational services
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and communicate relevant information
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in our operations
  • Payment processors for transaction processing
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Third parties with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +44 20 1234 5678
  • Address: 123 Tech Street, London, EC1A 4HD, United Kingdom

14. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR. Visit ico.org.uk for more information.