Effective Date: 19/01/2022
At Upskill Today (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (“Website”) or interact with our services. It also outlines your rights under applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from and about you:
a. Information You Provide to Us:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided via forms (e.g., Contact Us or newsletter sign-ups).
- Account Information: Information provided when creating an account, such as username and password.
b. Information We Collect Automatically:
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the Website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
c. Information from Third Parties:
- Data from analytics providers like Google Analytics to improve our Website’s functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Website.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending newsletters.
- To analyze Website usage and improve our services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you have given your explicit consent for specific purposes.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract with you (e.g., delivering services).
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our Website and services.
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Request to restrict processing of your personal data.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes.
Under the CCPA, California residents have these rights:
- Access: Request to know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
- Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without facing discrimination.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers or analytics platforms) who help us operate the Website.
- Legal Compliance: When required to comply with laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance your browsing experience.
- Analyze website traffic and trends.
- Serve relevant advertisements.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Data Security
We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Please contact us immediately if you believe your data has been compromised.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child’s data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: upskillltoday@gmail.com