Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile details provided during registration via our authentication provider.
• Profile Data: Avatar images, biography, professional title, and other optional profile information you choose to share.
• Learning Data: Course enrollments, lesson progress, quiz answers, assessment scores, and completion records.
• Communication Data: Messages posted in course discussion forums, contact form submissions, and support inquiries.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on lessons, and interaction patterns within the platform.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution.
• Log Data: IP addresses, access timestamps, referring URLs, and server response codes.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies for authentication, preference cookies for settings, and analytics cookies for platform improvement.

1.3 Blockchain and Identity Data

When you participate in the DAMREV ecosystem, we may process data related to your D-DIP24 (Decentralized Digital Identity Protocol) profile, including identity verification status, compliance tier, and credential issuance records. On-chain credential data is public by nature and cannot be deleted once issued.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the DAMREV Academy platform and its features.
• Track your learning progress, issue certificates, and award credentials.
• Administer the gamification system, including points, badges, and leaderboard rankings.
• Send notifications about course updates, achievements, announcements, and platform changes.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve content quality and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist in platform operations (hosting, analytics, authentication).
• Credential Verification: Credential data may be shared with partner organizations that use our Credential Validation API to verify your achievements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• Public Profiles: Information you choose to make public on your profile (name, avatar, bio, badges) is visible to other platform users, subject to your privacy settings.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), secure authentication protocols, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Learning records and credential data may be retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of issued certificates and on-chain credentials. You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to our legal obligations and the immutable nature of blockchain records.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
• Request a portable copy of your data.
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing.
• Control your profile privacy settings to limit what other users can see.
• Manage notification preferences to control what communications you receive.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies

DAMREV Academy uses cookies and similar technologies for authentication, session management, and analytics. Essential cookies are required for the platform to function. Analytics cookies help us understand usage patterns and improve the platform. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

The platform may integrate with third-party services for authentication, analytics, file storage, and payment processing. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. We take appropriate measures to ensure that international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

DAMREV Academy is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or via email. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.