Privacy Policy

Cydemy ("Cydemy," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our learners, website visitors, and partners.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our cybersecurity training, certification, and career development services.

Our website is generally intended for users in North America. If you access our services from other regions, your data may be subject to applicable regional data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

The type of personal information we collect depends on how you interact with us, including when you:

• Register for training programs
• Apply for a cohort
• Download resources
• Subscribe to updates
• Contact us through forms

We may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Current profession or job title
• Company or organization (if applicable)
• Career goals or application responses
• Any information you submit through forms or inquiries

b) Technical & Usage Information

We automatically collect certain data when you visit our website:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Referral source

c) Learner & Certification Data

When you enroll in a Cydemy program, we may collect and process:

• Training progress and participation
• Assessment results
• Certification records
• Certificate ID and verification data

We use this information to:

• Deliver training services
• Issue certifications
• Enable certificate verification

Cydemy retains ownership of certification records but does not claim ownership of personal intellectual contributions submitted during training.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process applications and enrollments
• Deliver training programs and certification services
• Provide career support (resume review, interview prep, mentorship)
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Send relevant communications (with your consent)
• Maintain certification verification systems
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Protect against fraud, cyber threats, and unauthorized access

3. Legal Basis for Processing (If Applicable)

Where applicable (including GDPR jurisdictions), we process personal data based on:

• Your consent
• Contractual necessity (e.g., delivering training services)
• Legal compliance
• Legitimate business interests

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve platform performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, CRM tools)
• Certification verification systems
• Payment processors (for program enrollment)
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting)

All third parties are required to implement appropriate data protection safeguards.

6. Data Security

As a cybersecurity-focused training organization, Cydemy implements industry-aligned safeguards to protect personal information, including:

• Administrative controls
• Technical security measures
• Secure hosting environments
• Access controls and encryption where appropriate

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Deliver training and certification services
• Maintain certification verification records
• Fulfill legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

8. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request restriction of processing
• Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: privacy@cydemy.io

9. International Data Transfers

If your personal information is transferred outside your country of residence, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to maintain data protection standards consistent with applicable laws.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Children's Privacy

Cydemy's services are intended for professionals and individuals seeking career development.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

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