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Welcome to TechForward Academy ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://techriseacademy.net and use our educational services.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
This information may include:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about usage patterns. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We engage trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our business, including:
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
If TechForward Academy is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your data.
We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, litigation, or governmental requests, or to:
We may share information for purposes not described in this policy with your explicit consent.
TechForward Academy operates internationally, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including Brazil and other locations where our service providers operate.
When we transfer personal data from the EEA to other countries, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information 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. Retention periods vary depending on:
Specifically:
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@techriseacademy.net
We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
TechForward Academy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16 without parental consent. Our services are directed to adults and individuals capable of forming binding contracts.
If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our systems. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@techriseacademy.net.
With your consent, we may send promotional emails about new courses, programs, special offers, and other information we think you may find interesting. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by:
Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we will still send essential administrative and transactional emails related to your account and courses.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We may also integrate third-party services (such as social media platforms, analytics tools, and payment processors) that may collect information about your activities. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their collection and use of information.
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@techriseacademy.net or call +50418941684. We will verify your identity before processing requests.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
TechForward Academy
Data Protection Officer
Address: 8 Wyman Walk South Kelly, VIC 2965, Brazil
Phone: +50418941684
Email: privacy@techriseacademy.net
General Inquiries: info@techriseacademy.net
Registration Number: 63812100
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above. We are committed to addressing your concerns and protecting your privacy rights.