Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Quantum 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 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

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our Services:

• Identity Data: Name, job title, company name, professional background
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, LinkedIn profile
• Financial Data: Payment card details (processed securely through Stripe — we do not store card numbers)
• Profile Data: Your AI fluency level, workflow information, program progress, and assessment results
• Communication Data: Records of correspondence, feedback, and support requests

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral sources
• Device Data: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, IP address
• Cookie Data: Information from cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

2.3 AI Noise Audit Data

When you take the AI Noise Audit, we collect your responses to calculate your AI Noise Score. This data is used to provide your personalized results and may be used in aggregate (anonymized) form for research and program improvement.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our training programs and services
• Personalization: To tailor program content and recommendations to your specific needs
• Communication: To send you program updates, administrative messages, and support responses
• Enrollment Processing: To process your enrollment and manage payments
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services, content, and user experience
• Marketing: To send you information about programs and services that may interest you (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who help us operate our Services (e.g., Stripe for payments, email service providers, analytics tools)
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Quantum Academy, our users, or the public
• Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers (Stripe)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods include:

• Account Data: Retained for the duration of your enrollment and 3 years after program completion
• Financial Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
• Audit Data: Anonymized and retained indefinitely for research purposes
• Communication Records: Retained for 2 years after last interaction

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our Services. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our website (e.g., session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (only with consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. Third-party services we use include:

• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Calendly: For scheduling clarity calls
• Google reCAPTCHA: For spam protection (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions as necessary for the provision of our Services.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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