Privacy Policy
Data Protection Commitment
DataPipe Academy is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring GDPR compliance in all our data processing activities. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal information when you interact with our data engineering education platform.
Last Updated: September 13, 2025
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us or apply for courses
- Educational background and professional experience for course placement
- Course preferences, career goals, and learning objectives
- Payment information processed securely through our payment partners
Automatically Collected Information
- Website usage analytics, including pages visited and time spent on content
- Device information, browser type, and operating system for compatibility
- IP address and approximate geographic location for regional course offerings
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy
Third-Party Information
- Professional references and employer verification for advanced programs
- Social media profile information if you choose to connect through platforms
- Educational credentials verification through partner institutions
How We Use Your Information
Educational Services
- Course enrollment and student registration management
- Personalized learning path recommendations
- Academic progress tracking and certification
- Career placement assistance and employer connections
Communication
- Course updates and important announcements
- Administrative communications and schedules
- Marketing communications about relevant courses
- Technical support and customer service responses
Platform Improvement
- Website functionality optimization and bug fixes
- Course content enhancement based on student feedback
- Learning experience personalization and recommendations
- Security monitoring and fraud prevention
Legal Compliance
- Meeting educational licensing and accreditation requirements
- Financial transaction processing and record-keeping
- Compliance with Japanese privacy and data protection laws
- Responding to legal requests and regulatory inquiries
Data Protection Measures
Technical Safeguards
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Advanced encryption for data storage and databases
- Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
- Multi-factor authentication for administrator access
Operational Controls
- Strict access controls and role-based permissions
- Regular staff training on privacy and security practices
- Data processing agreements with all third-party vendors
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
Your Privacy Rights
Access and Portability
You have the right to access your personal data and receive a copy in a portable format. We will provide this information within 30 days of your request.
Contact us at privacy@datapipe.academy to request your data.
Correction and Deletion
You can request corrections to inaccurate personal data or complete deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Note: Some educational records may be retained for certification and accreditation purposes.
Consent Withdrawal
You can withdraw consent for marketing communications and optional data processing at any time without affecting previously processed data.
Withdrawal may affect our ability to provide certain personalized services.
Objection and Restriction
You have the right to object to certain processing activities and request restrictions on how we use your information.
We will honor these requests unless we have compelling legitimate grounds to continue processing.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
- Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.
Privacy Contact Information
For any privacy-related questions, data access requests, or concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
privacy@datapipe.academy
Response Time
Within 30 days for data requests