Effective Date: December 2, 2024

    At AS-Academic (https://as-academic.com/), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using AS-Academic, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

    1. Information We Collect

    We collect different types of information to provide you with the best possible experience on our platform. This may include:

    • Personal Information: When you register for an account, purchase a course, or interact with our services, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment details.
    • Course and Activity Data: We collect data on the courses you browse, purchase, or interact with. This includes the course content you engage with and any feedback you provide on courses.
    • Technical Data: We may collect information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your use of our site (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked).
    • Cookies and Tracking Information: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Please refer to our Cookies Policy for more details.

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for several purposes:

    • To Provide Our Services: We use your personal information to process course purchases, create and manage your account, and communicate with you regarding your courses, updates, and support requests.
    • To Improve Our Website and Services: We analyze usage patterns to enhance the user experience, fix bugs, and improve website functionality.
    • To Communicate with You: We may use your email address to send updates, promotions, newsletters, and notifications about new courses or features. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
    • To Process Payments: We use your billing and payment details to process transactions securely through our third-party payment processors.

    3. How We Protect Your Information

    We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include encryption, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, and secure payment gateways. While we take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    4. Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following cases:

    • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering course content (such as payment processors or hosting services).
    • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect the rights, property, or safety of AS-Academic, or enforce our terms of service.
    • With Educators: When you enroll in a course, we may share relevant information (such as your name and email address) with the course instructor to facilitate communication regarding the course.

    5. Your Rights and Choices

    You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

    • Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information at any time by logging into your account. If you need assistance, you can contact us at contact@as-academic.com.
    • Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your account and personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., for ongoing transactions).
    • Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails from us, you can unsubscribe by following the link in the email or by contacting us directly.
    • Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings, as outlined in our Cookies Policy.

    6. Data Retention

    We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete it.

    7. International Data Transfers

    As a global platform, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

    8. Children’s Privacy

    AS-Academic is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at contact@as-academic.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

    9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

    10. Contact Us

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

    Email: contact@as-academic.com