Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by DevLand, a Nevada-based C Corporation ("we," "us," or "our"), in connection with the use of our Learning Management System (LMS), website, and related services (the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you ("User" or "you") acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
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Personal Information:
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Identifiers, such as name, email address, phone number
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Demographic information, including school/program affiliation, grade level, and course enrollment details
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Profile information, such as user-selected avatars or pictures (optional)
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Financial information, such as payment details for course registration or services (if applicable)
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Usage Data:
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Data regarding your interactions with the LMS, including courses accessed, time spent on content, and participation in assignments or discussions
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Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and other usage data generated during your interaction with the Services
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Communications Data:
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Data derived from messages, feedback, or inquiries submitted via our support channels or through other communication means
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Cookies and Similar Technologies:
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We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, optimize service delivery, and track the use of our website and LMS.
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2. Purposes for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
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Service Delivery: To facilitate the creation and management of user accounts, deliver educational content, track user progress, and facilitate communication between students, teachers, and administrators.
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User Experience Enhancement: To personalize content, functionality, and learning materials based on user preferences and activity.
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Customer Support: To provide support, respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and resolve technical difficulties.
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Communication: To send important notices, including updates about course materials, system maintenance, policy updates, and other necessary notifications.
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Analytics and Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, enhance the quality and performance of the Services, and maintain system integrity.
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Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, enforce terms and conditions, protect the rights and safety of our users, and uphold our legal obligations.
3. Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Services, such as hosting, data analytics, payment processing, and customer support. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and process it solely for the purpose of providing services to us.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal data if required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., a subpoena or court order), or if such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of DevLand Academy, its users, or others.
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Aggregate or Anonymized Data: We may share non-identifiable, aggregated, or anonymized data with third parties for research, analysis, and reporting purposes, provided such data cannot be used to identify any individual user.
4. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security system is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of personal data transmitted via the Services.
5. User Rights
Users may have the following rights with respect to their personal data, depending on their jurisdiction:
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Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Rectification: The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
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Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain limitations (e.g., for compliance with legal obligations).
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Objection to Processing: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
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Data Portability: The right to request the transfer of your personal data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
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Withdrawal of Consent: If processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, or if you have any concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us at legal@devlandacademy.org.
6. Children’s Privacy
The Services are intended for use by individuals aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
7. Data Storage and Processing in the USA
All personal data is stored and processed within the United States of America. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your personal data within the United States, which may not offer the same level of data protection as your home country.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes to this Policy, we will post an updated version on our website and indicate the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about our data practices.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under applicable data protection laws, please contact our Legal and Privacy Team at:
DevLand Academy
Email: legal@devlandacademy.org / lbalanovskyesq@gmail.com
Phone: +1 415-249-2511
Address: 322 Karen Ave #506, Las Vegas, NV 89109