Privacy Policy

Welcome to Courage in the dark! We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for collecting, using, and protecting your personal information when you visit our online education platform. By using our services, you agree to the terms described herein. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your data.

Information Collection Practices

At Courage in the dark, we collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. The information collected can be categorized into personal and non-personal data.

Personal information includes details such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information. This data is typically collected when you create an account, enroll in a course, or make a purchase.
Non-personal information comprises data that does not identify you directly. This may include your browser type, device information, IP address, and pages you visit on our site. We gather this information through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.

We use these methods to collect information:

Forms: When you fill out registration forms or submit inquiries.
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance user experience.
Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics that track website usage and user behavior.

Use of Your Information

We utilize the information collected for various purposes, all aimed at enhancing your experience with Courage in the dark. Here are some of the ways we use your data:

Account Management: Personal information helps us create and maintain your user account, ensuring that you have access to our educational resources and can manage your learning activities.
Course Delivery: We use your data to deliver courses, track your progress, and provide you with relevant educational materials tailored to your needs.
Analytics: Non-personal data collected through analytics tools helps us understand user behavior, improve our services, and enhance the overall user experience.
Personalization: By using your information, we can offer personalized content and course recommendations based on your interests and past activities on our platform.
Communication: We may use your contact details to send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials about our services. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.

Third-Party Data Collection Tools

Courage in the dark collaborates with several external services and tools that may collect your data. These third-party providers play a crucial role in the functionality and enhancement of our platform:

Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand how you interact with our site, enabling us to make data-driven improvements.
Learning Management Systems: These systems manage course delivery and track your educational progress, ensuring a seamless learning experience.
Payment Processors: Third-party payment services securely handle transactions, ensuring that your financial data is protected during purchases.

We ensure that any third-party services we engage comply with strict data protection standards to safeguard your information. They are only permitted to use your data as necessary to perform their functions and are not allowed to share it further.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

Protecting your data is a top priority for Courage in the dark. We employ a range of security measures to ensure your information remains safe:

Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal and payment information during transmission and storage.
Access Controls: We implement strict access controls to restrict who can view and manage your data, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access.
Regular Security Assessments: Our systems undergo frequent security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities proactively.
Data Minimization: We adhere to data minimization principles, collecting only the information necessary for specific purposes and retaining it for no longer than required.

Moreover, we constantly review and update our security policies and practices to adapt to emerging threats and industry standards, making sure your data is always protected.

Links to Other Websites

Our courses and resources may contain references or links to external websites that are not governed by this Privacy Policy. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that website. We strongly encourage you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. Courage in the dark holds no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Special Provisions

In certain instances, specific services or categories of users may be subject to additional terms or policies. For example, users participating in beta programs or special projects may agree to unique provisions. These special terms will be clearly communicated and agreed upon before you use these services. Please review these provisions carefully, as they are designed to ensure the best experience and protection for all parties involved.

Cookie Usage

Courage in the dark utilizes cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, understand your usage patterns, and provide personalized content. Here are the types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function correctly, allowing you to navigate and use essential features.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our site, helping us improve functionality and user experience.
Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you visited, and the links you followed. We use this information to make our site and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal information on the following legal grounds:

Contract Fulfillment: We process your data to perform our contractual obligations, such as providing educational services and managing your account.
Legitimate Interests: We may process your information to further our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, ensuring security, and communicating with you.
Legal Obligations: In some cases, we process your data to comply with legal requirements, such as tax regulations or responding to legal processes.
User Consent: Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before collecting or processing your information. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

These legal bases help us ensure that our data processing activities are transparent, lawful, and in your best interests.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy. Your trust is important to us, and we are dedicated to protecting your personal information while providing you with an enriching educational experience at Courage in the dark.