Effective date: January 1, 2026
PlotVault Institute (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the choices you have.
Data We Collect
- Account Data: name, email, password hash.
- Transactional Data: course enrollments, invoices, and support requests.
- Usage Data: pages visited, device type, approximate location derived from IP.
- Content Data: assignments you submit for feedback.
- Cookies: essential for authentication and analytics with aggregated metrics.
How We Use Data
- Provide and improve the learning platform.
- Process enrollments and deliver certificates.
- Communicate service updates and respond to inquiries.
- Protect the platform against abuse and maintain security.
Legal Bases
Depending on your region, we rely on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.
Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We share data with service providers (e.g., payment processors) under contracts that require confidentiality and security.
International Transfers
Where data is transferred across borders, we implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. You can request deletion of your account data.
Security
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data. No method of transmission is 100% secure.
Your Rights
- Access, correction, deletion, and portability.
- Objection and restriction to certain processing.
- Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
Children
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and preference storage, and optional analytics cookies to improve the experience. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Contact
To exercise your rights or ask questions, contact [email protected] or +1 (415) 555-0137.
Changes
We may update this Policy. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice.