Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how DC Courses, operated by Denis Casian, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our online course platform.
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
✅ We comply with the GDPR and all European regulations regarding the protection of personal data.
Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
| Data Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identification data | First name, last name, email address |
| Payment data | Securely processed via Payhip (we do not store card details) |
| Usage data | Course progress, completed lessons |
| Technical data | IP address, browser type, device used |
Purpose of Collection
We use your data to:
- Provide access to purchased courses
- Process payments and issue invoices
- Send communications related to your account
- Improve the platform user experience
- Send course updates (with consent)
- Provide technical support and answer questions
Legal Basis
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a contract (providing the courses)
- Your consent (newsletter, marketing)
- Our legitimate interests (service improvement)
- Legal obligations (invoice retention)
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data only with:
- Payhip - secure payment processor
- Email service providers (under confidentiality agreements)
- Legal authorities - only when required by law
ℹ️ All our partners are required to comply with strict data protection standards.
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your data:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all communications
- Restricted data access on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security system monitoring
- Secure, encrypted backups
- Secure account authentication
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access - request a copy of your data
- Right to rectification - correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure - request deletion of your data
- Right to restriction - limit processing
- Right to data portability - receive your data in a common format
- Right to object - object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on the platform:
- Essential cookies - required for functionality
- Preference cookies - save your settings
- Analytics cookies - help us understand platform usage
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the requested services
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., invoices - 10 years)
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
After it is no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place under the GDPR.
Policy Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on the platform.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Questions About Your Data?
For any questions regarding your personal data or to exercise your rights, please contact us.
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