Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Effective: January 15, 2025

Our Privacy Commitment

HumanEdge Academy (IEACP) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information. We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws worldwide.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

Name, email, profile data, authentication information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Profile photo
  • Password (encrypted)

Learning Data

Course progress, assignments, grades, learning preferences

  • Course enrollments
  • Video watch time
  • Quiz scores
  • Discussion posts

Technical Data

Device information, IP address, browser data, usage analytics

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device model
  • Operating system

Preference Data

Language settings, notification preferences, accessibility options

  • Language choice
  • Email preferences
  • Timezone
  • Accessibility settings

Automatic Data Collection

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
  • Device information (device type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
  • Performance data (loading times, error reports)
  • Location data (country/region based on IP address)

2. How We Use Your Data

Educational Services

  • Provide access to courses and learning materials
  • Track learning progress and completion
  • Generate certificates and transcripts
  • Personalize learning recommendations

Communication

  • Send course updates and announcements
  • Provide customer support
  • Send marketing communications (with consent)
  • Notify you of important policy changes

Platform Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
  • Conduct research and development
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. How We Share Your Data

Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:

  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • Payment processing services
  • Email and communication services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

Educational Partners

With your consent, we may share academic progress with university partners for credit transfer or degree pathway programs.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Safeguards

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Multi-factor authentication for admin access

Operational Safeguards

  • Access controls and role-based permissions
  • Employee security training and background checks
  • Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Incident response and breach notification protocols

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you

Correct Your Data

Update or correct any inaccurate personal information

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

Data Portability

Export your data in a machine-readable format

Restrict Processing

Limit how we process your personal information

Object to Processing

Object to certain types of processing of your data

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

Required for basic platform functionality, including login, session management, and security features. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our platform to improve user experience. These cookies can be disabled in your browser settings.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global educational platform, we may transfer your data across international borders. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Adequacy decisions from relevant data protection authorities
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
  • Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
  • Consent where required by applicable law

8. Data Retention

Account Data

Retained while your account is active and for up to 2 years after deletion for legal compliance.

Learning Data

Course progress and completion records retained for up to 7 years for academic transcript purposes.

Technical Data

Log files and usage data typically retained for 12-24 months for security and operational purposes.

Privacy Questions?

Contact our Data Protection Officer for privacy-related inquiries.