Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 01, 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which Gearup School ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information from our students and users ("you") through our website, services, and any engagement with our bootcamp. Your privacy is paramount to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@gearup.school.

Summary of Key Points

• What Information We Collect: We gather personal data to enhance our services and your experience.
• Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Only with consent or as required by law.
• How We Process Your Information: For service delivery, improvement, communication, and legal compliance.
• Sharing of Personal Information: Only in specific circumstances, with consent, or as legally required.
• Data Security Measures: We employ technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
• Your Privacy Rights: How to exercise your rights regarding your personal information.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Disclose

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, such as:

• Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Billing Information: Payment details and billing address.
• Profile Information: Username, password, and other account-related information.
• Educational and Professional Data: Academic background, work experience, and certifications.
• Feedback and Correspondence: Information you provide when you participate in surveys, submit queries, or interact with our support team.

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, clickstream data, and other usage patterns.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We use your information for various purposes, including:

• Account Creation and Management: Setting up and maintaining your user account.
• Service Delivery: Providing and improving our bootcamp services.
• Communication: Sending updates, newsletters, and responding to your inquiries.
• Feedback Requests: Gathering your feedback to improve our services.
• Marketing: Informing you about promotions, events, and new offerings.
• Security: Ensuring the safety and security of our services and users.
• Legal Compliance: Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.

3. Legal Bases for Processing Your Information

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud.

4. Sharing Your Personal Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in providing our services.
• Affiliates: Within our corporate family for operational and business purposes.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our assets.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, including:

• Functional Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Performance Cookies: For analytics and performance tracking.
• Targeting Cookies: For personalized advertising.
• You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Securing Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Minors and Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a minor, we will delete such information from our records.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: The right to request access to your personal data.
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw your consent at any time.
• Objection and Restriction: The right to object to or request restriction of data processing.
• Data Portability: The right to request the transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@gearup.school.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and indicating the date of the update.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@gearup.school