Privacy Policy

Welcome to CyprusBiz Academy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or participate in our courses.

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with our privacy practices.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
• Professional information such as job title, company, and industry
• Payment information when you register for our courses
• Educational background and professional experience relevant to our courses
• Profile photos and biographical information you choose to share

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
• Browsing behavior on our website including pages visited and time spent
• Interaction with our educational content and course materials
• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our educational services
• Processing course registrations and managing your account
• Personalizing your learning experience and recommending relevant courses
• Communicating with you about courses, updates, and administrative matters
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our website and course offerings
• Facilitating networking opportunities among participants (with your consent)
• Fulfilling legal obligations and enforcing our terms of service
• Protecting against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary for the performance of our contract with you when you register for courses
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and preventing fraud
• Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, such as for marketing communications
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and learning management systems
• Instructors and Facilitators: Course instructors may have access to your information for educational purposes
• Business Partners: When we collaborate with other organizations to deliver joint programs (only with your consent)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

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. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The duration of your relationship with us and the courses you've enrolled in
• Legal obligations that require us to keep data for a certain period
• Statute of limitations under applicable law
• Ongoing or potential disputes or legal claims

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
• Objection: Object to our processing of your information in certain circumstances
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent previously provided for specific purposes

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. When we transfer your information to other countries, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives the same level of protection as it would in your home country.

For transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries not considered adequate by the European Commission, we have put in place appropriate measures, such as standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission, to protect your personal information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection
• Secure network architecture

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Targeting Cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. For more information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

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 our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.