Last Updated: [06/03/2025]
Welcome to Ostazy Academy! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, ostazyacademy.com, and related services . By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Registration Data: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and other details necessary to provide the Services.
- Payment Information: When you make a purchase, we collect payment details such as credit card information, billing address, and transaction history. Note that payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment gateways, and we do not store your full payment details.
- Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information, such as a profile picture, bio, or educational background.
b. Usage Data
- We automatically collect information about your interactions with the Services, including:
- IP address, browser type, and device information.
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and course progress.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below).
c. User-Generated Content
- We collect content you submit to the Site, such as forum posts, assignments, comments, and messages.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
- To process transactions and send you confirmations.
- To communicate with you about your account, updates, and promotional offers.
- To personalize your learning experience and recommend relevant courses.
- To monitor and analyze usage trends and improve the functionality of the Site.
- To enforce our Terms and Conditions and protect the security of the Services.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Instructors: If you enroll in a course, your name and progress may be shared with the course instructor.
- With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site, processing payments, or providing customer support.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit permission to do so.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only 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. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information from our active databases but may retain anonymized or aggregated data for analytical purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content.
- You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional communications from us.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact@ostazyacademy.com].
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. International Users
If you are accessing the Services from outside [Your Country], please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Your Country], where our servers are located. By using the Services, you consent to this transfer and processing.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on the Site. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [contact@ostazyacademy.com]
Address: [Istanbul ,turkey]