Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how SkillForge Academy (“we”, “us”), operated by Tymofii Kondratiuk, collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Tymofii Kondratiuk, SkillForge Academy, Via Giuseppe Verdi 44, 50050 Bassa Fi (FI), Italy.
Contact: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

  • Email address — provided during PayPal checkout for course delivery
  • Payment transaction ID — for order verification and support
  • Contact form submissions — name, email, and message when you reach out

We do not store or have access to full credit card or bank details. All payment processing is handled by PayPal.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

  • Course delivery (sending download links)
  • Payment confirmation and order verification
  • Customer support and communication

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or transfer your personal data to third parties. Data is shared only with PayPal as necessary for payment processing.

5. Data Retention

Transaction records are retained for up to 5 years for legal and accounting purposes. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years. You may request deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for the basic functionality of our website (e.g., cookie consent preference). We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party advertising cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.