This Privacy Policy explains how Atom Docks And processes personal data on atomdocksand.study in connection with its courses on IT security and digital literacy. It describes what we collect, why we use it, when we share it, and the choices and rights available to users.
Depending on your location and the applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, object to certain processing, or request restriction of processing. Some requests may be limited where we must keep information for legal, security, or administrative reasons.
To exercise a privacy right, submit a request through the contact details in this policy and describe the information or action you are seeking. We may ask for information needed to verify your identity and to understand the request before responding.
We retain personal data for the period needed to provide the service, maintain records, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When data is no longer required, we delete it or anonymize it, unless a longer retention period is necessary under applicable law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will apply from the date it is posted on the site unless a later effective date is stated. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to draw attention to them.
We may process identification details, contact details, account information, course activity records, device and browser data, log data, and communications sent to us. For a learning site focused on IT security and digital literacy, this may also include progress data, assessment results, and preferences related to course delivery.
We receive data directly when users register, submit forms, enroll in courses, or contact us. We also collect data automatically through site logs, cookies, and similar technologies, and we may receive limited technical or administrative information from hosting, analytics, or security providers that support the service.
We may use essential cookies to support core functions, preference cookies to remember settings, and analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. Some cookies are session-based and expire when the browser is closed, while others remain for a limited period to support recurring visits and settings.
Users may manage cookies through their browser settings and, where available, through on-site preference tools. Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality, course access, or the accuracy of usage measurements. Essential cookies may remain necessary for basic operation and security.
Atom Docks And processes personal data as a controller for the operation of its website and courses, subject to the GDPR where applicable. Processing is based on lawful grounds such as consent, contract performance, legal obligation, and legitimate interests, depending on the context and the type of data involved.
Where GDPR applies, users in the European Economic Area are entitled to the protections described in this policy.
Where the GDPR applies, individuals may have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability, as well as the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. A complaint may also be lodged with the competent supervisory authority.
We use personal data to provide and administer courses, manage user accounts, process registrations, deliver content, maintain security, monitor site performance, respond to inquiries, improve the service, and meet legal or regulatory obligations. We may also use limited data to detect misuse, prevent fraud, and keep records needed for internal administration.
We may share personal data with hosting, analytics, security, communication, and administrative service providers that support the operation of the site. These parties act under instructions or contractual arrangements intended to limit use of the data to the services they provide.
We may disclose personal data when required to comply with law, a court order, or a valid request from a public authority. We may also share information where disclosure is necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of users, the site, or others.
