Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Annotation Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website annotation.academy and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address (when you create an account)
• Profile information from Google OAuth (if you sign in with Google)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Course progress and assessment results
• Communications you send to us

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our services, we automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on our platform
• Referring website or source

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Track your learning progress and issue certificates
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, Vercel for hosting, Resend for emails)
• Certificate Verification: Limited information may be shared when employers verify your certificates
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication via OAuth 2.0
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data by employees

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@annotation.academy

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: