Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 12, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how CyprusFE Academy ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or otherwise interact with us. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:
1.1. Personal Information
- Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number)
- Enrollment information (such as courses enrolled, payment information)
- Profile information (such as educational background, professional experience)
- Communication data (such as emails, chat messages, feedback)
- Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, device information)
1.2. Non-Personal Information
- Usage data (such as pages visited, time spent on the website, links clicked)
- Course progress and performance data
- Aggregated statistical data
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through various methods, including:
- Direct interactions (when you provide information by filling out forms, enrolling in courses, or communicating with us)
- Automated technologies (such as cookies, server logs, and similar technologies)
- Third-party sources (such as payment processors, educational partners)
2.1. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by enabling certain features, analyzing website usage, and personalizing content.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for various purposes, including:
- To provide and improve our services
- To process enrollments and payments
- To personalize your experience
- To communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights, property, and safety, as well as the rights, property, and safety of our users or others
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:
- Service providers (such as hosting providers, payment processors, analytics providers)
- Educational partners (such as instructors, certification bodies)
- Legal authorities (when required by law or to protect our rights)
- Business partners (only with your consent, for specific promotional activities)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5.1. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the data, and applicable legal requirements.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
- Right to access - the right to request copies of your personal information
- Right to rectification - the right to request that we correct incomplete or inaccurate information
- Right to erasure - the right to request that we delete your personal information
- Right to restrict processing - the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information
- Right to data portability - the right to request the transfer of your personal information to another organization
- Right to object - the right to object to our processing of your personal information
- Right to withdraw consent - the right to withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
6.1. European Economic Area (EEA) Residents
If you are located in the EEA, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition to the rights listed above, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates applicable law.
7. International Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
When we transfer your personal information to other countries, we will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection, such as entering into the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses with the recipients of your personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy and take other appropriate steps to notify you of the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
By visiting our contact page: Contact Form
12. Your Consent
By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or services.
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