Effective Date: [1st January 2020]
Last Updated: [1st January 2025]

Qtech Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, mobile applications, and online learning services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Name, email address, phone number

• Billing details and payment information

• Account login credentials

• Profile details (bio, uploaded photos, skills, certificates)

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device type, operating system

• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, course progress)

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c. Third-Party Data

• Information from payment processors (confirmation of payments)

• Social media profiles (if you sign up via Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and personalize our Services

• Manage accounts, process payments, and deliver courses

• Communicate updates, promotions, and announcements

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Ensure security and prevent fraud

• Comply with legal obligations

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3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking tools to:

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website performance

• Deliver relevant ads (remarketing/retargeting)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

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4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Service providers (payment gateways, cloud hosting, email platforms)

• Business partners (for joint training programs or certifications)

• Legal authorities (if required by law or to protect our rights)

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5. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational safeguards, including:

• Encrypted payment processing (SSL/TLS)

• Secure databases and limited access controls

• Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services and maintain accounts

• Meet legal, tax, or regulatory requirements

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

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7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data

• Restrict or object to data processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address].

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for individuals 16 years and older (or the minimum age allowed by your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.

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9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal data.

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10. International Data Transfers

If you access our Services outside [Insert Country], your data may be transferred to servers located in other countries. We take steps to ensure appropriate data protection in such cases.

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 Email: [info@qtech.academy]
📞 Phone: [+234-9154123499]