Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

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

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our courses or programs
• Fill out enrollment forms
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Educational background and career goals
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Course progress and completion data
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our educational services
• Process enrollments and payments
• Communicate with you about courses, updates, and support
• Track your progress and provide personalized learning experiences
• Send important notices about your account or our services
• Improve our website and educational content
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing educational services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Staff training on data protection

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Student records are retained for 7 years after course completion
• Marketing communications data is retained until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics data is retained for 2 years
• Payment information is retained as required by financial regulations

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: