1. Overview
At Amdemy, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform. By using Amdemy, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Profile information: any additional details you add to your profile
- Instructor information: area of expertise and bio when applying as an instructor
- Communications: messages you send through our contact form or support channels
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data: pages visited, courses viewed, time spent on the platform
- Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Log data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
- Cookies: session cookies and preferences (see Cookies section below)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Amdemy platform
- Create and manage your user account
- Process course enrollments and track your learning progress
- Generate certificates upon course completion
- Communicate with you about your account, courses, and platform updates
- Send newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our courses and user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With instructors: When you enroll in a course, the instructor may see your name and enrollment status to facilitate the learning experience
- Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics)
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
5. Cookies & Tracking
Amdemy uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Essential cookies: Maintain your login session and remember your preferences
- Analytics cookies: Understand how users interact with the platform to improve our services
- Functional cookies: Remember your settings and provide personalized features
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the platform.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Password hashing using industry-standard encryption (bcrypt)
- Secure session management
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Access controls to limit who can view your personal data
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information through your profile settings
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Data portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@amdemy.com.
9. Children's Privacy
Amdemy is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the platform after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: