Welcome to Algorythm ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://algorythm.org/, participate in our interview sessions, enroll in our bootcamps, or use any of our related services. Please read this privacy notice carefully as it will help you understand what we do with the information that we collect.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, or otherwise contact us. A. Personal Information Provided by You
- Account Registration: Name, email address, phone number, username, and password.
- Professional & Educational Data: Resumes/CVs, portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, educational background, and employment history provided during bootcamp enrollment or interview scheduling.
- Event Participation: Audio and video recordings of interview sessions or bootcamp classes (always with prior notice), chat transcripts, and submitted assignments.
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (Note: We use third-party payment processors like [Stripe/PayPal/Paystack], so we do not store full credit card numbers).
B. Information Automatically Collected
- Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, referring URLs, and dates/times of website visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to operate our site, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information collected via our website for a variety of business purposes described below:
- To Provide Services: To schedule and host interview sessions, facilitate bootcamp enrollments, and manage your account.
- To Process Payments: To fulfill and manage your orders, payments, and refunds.
- To Communicate With You: To send administrative information, course updates, interview reminders, and respond to your inquiries.
- To Improve Our Platform: To request feedback, analyze usage trends, and improve the user experience of our bootcamps and interview tools.
- For Safety and Security: To keep our website safe and secure (e.g., fraud monitoring and prevention).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services for us (e.g., payment processing, video hosting (like Zoom/Google Meet), email delivery, and cloud storage).
- Interviewers/Mentors: If you are participating in a mock interview or bootcamp, your profile and relevant materials will be shared with the designated interviewer or instructor.
- Legal Compliance: When we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
4. How Long We Keep Your Information
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). 5. How We Keep Your Information Safe We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process (e.g., SSL encryption). However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. 6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. 7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from, children under the age of 18 (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction). If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information. 8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date and will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information. 9. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at: Email: info@algorythm.org