Welcome 

Welcome to the PiQASO Academy platform. Your privacy and the protection of your personal data are of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data are collected, used, stored, and protected when you access and use the PiQASO Academy.

The platform is intended exclusively for educational purposes and provides access to online courses and learning activities. All personal data are processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679) and applicable data protection laws.

By registering for and using this platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described below.

PiQASO Academy's Data Protection Principles

The platform adheres to the fundamental principles of data protection as established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data are collected and processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and only for clearly defined and legitimate educational purposes. The processing of personal data is limited to what is strictly necessary for the operation of the platform and the provision of learning services.

All personal data are maintained accurately and, where necessary, kept up to date. Appropriate measures are taken to ensure that personal data are stored securely and protected against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Personal data are retained only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected and are processed in a manner that ensures confidentiality and integrity.

Personal Data Collected

During registration and use of the platform, only the minimum personal data required to provide access to educational services are collected. These data include the user’s username, encrypted password, first name, last name, and email address. No sensitive personal data are collected, and no additional personal information is required beyond what is necessary for user authentication, participation in courses, and communication related to platform usage.

Purpose of Processing

Personal data are processed exclusively for the operation and administration of the learning platform. This includes enabling user registration and authentication, granting access to courses and learning activities, supporting participation in assessments and educational content, facilitating communication related to platform functionality, and ensuring the secure and effective technical operation of the system. Personal data are not processed for marketing, profiling, or commercial purposes and are not disclosed to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for processing personal data is the explicit consent provided by users at the time of registration, as well as the legitimate interest of operating and maintaining an online learning platform. Users may withdraw their consent at any time by requesting the deletion of their account.

Data Storage and Security Measures

Personal data are stored securely within the PiQASO Academy's platform and are protected through appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. User authentication credentials are protected using industry-standard encryption and hashing mechanisms, and passwords are never stored or transmitted in plain text. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized platform administrators and is granted solely for legitimate administrative, technical, or security-related purposes necessary for the operation and maintenance of the platform.

Data Retention

Personal data are retained for the duration of a user’s active account on the platform. Upon account deletion or deactivation, personal data are deleted or anonymised in accordance with the platform’s data retention and privacy mechanisms, unless further retention is required to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations. Any retained data are limited to what is strictly necessary and are handled in a manner that ensures continued protection of user privacy.

User Rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users have the right to access their personal data and to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. Users may also request the deletion or anonymisation of their personal data, the restriction of processing, or object to the processing of their data, where applicable. Furthermore, users have the right to request a copy of their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, in line with data portability requirements. Requests concerning the exercise of these rights may be submitted to the platform administrator and will be handled in a lawful and timely manner.

Cookies and Session Management

The platform uses only essential cookies required for user authentication and secure session management. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the platform and do not collect information for tracking, profiling, or advertising purposes. No third-party marketing or analytics cookies are used within the platform, unless explicitly stated and communicated to users in advance.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or platform functionality. Any significant changes will be communicated through the platform. Continued use of the platform after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, users may contact the platform administrator through the appropriate communication channels provided on the platform.