Privacy Policy
At DataLanka Academy, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy rights. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our educational services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- • Full name and contact details
- • Email address and phone number
- • Educational background and career goals
- • Course enrollment and payment information
- • Academic progress and certification records
Technical Data
- • Browser type and operating system
- • IP address and device identifiers
- • Website usage patterns and preferences
- • Learning management system interactions
- • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on legitimate interests in providing educational services, contractual necessity for course delivery, legal compliance requirements, and your explicit consent for marketing communications and advanced analytics.
How We Use Your Information
Educational Services
- • Course enrollment and registration
- • Learning progress tracking
- • Certification and credential issuance
- • Academic support and mentoring
Communications
- • Course updates and announcements
- • Administrative notifications
- • Educational newsletters and resources
- • Career development opportunities
Analytics & Improvement
- • Website performance optimization
- • Course effectiveness measurement
- • Student satisfaction surveys
- • Educational outcome analysis
Security & Compliance
- • Account security and fraud prevention
- • Legal compliance and record keeping
- • Terms of service enforcement
- • Data breach monitoring and response
Data Protection & Security
Technical Safeguards
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transfers
- Encrypted database storage with access controls
- Multi-factor authentication for staff accounts
- Regular security monitoring and threat detection
Operational Controls
- Limited access on need-to-know basis
- Regular staff training on data protection
- Quarterly penetration testing and audits
- Incident response plan with 24-hour notification
Data Retention: We retain personal data for the duration of your enrollment plus 7 years for academic records, or as required by Sri Lankan education regulations. Marketing preferences are kept until you withdraw consent.
Your Privacy Rights
Access Rights
- • Request copy of your personal data
- • View data processing activities
- • Access academic records and transcripts
Correction Rights
- • Update incorrect personal information
- • Complete incomplete data records
- • Modify contact preferences
Erasure Rights
- • Request deletion of personal data
- • Withdraw marketing consent
- • Remove unnecessary stored information
Portability Rights
- • Export data in machine-readable format
- • Transfer records to other institutions
- • Receive structured data files
Objection Rights
- • Object to direct marketing
- • Restrict certain data processing
- • Limit profiling and automated decisions
Exercise Rights
- • Contact our privacy team
- • Submit written requests
- • Receive response within 30 days
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
- Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.
Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We work with trusted third-party service providers to deliver our educational services effectively. Data sharing is limited to what's necessary for service delivery and is governed by strict contractual agreements.
Educational Partners
- • Microsoft Education (Office 365, certification)
- • Learning management system providers
- • Video conferencing platforms
- • Academic credential verification services
Support Services
- • Payment processing (secure, PCI-compliant)
- • Cloud hosting and data backup
- • Email delivery and communications
- • Analytics and performance monitoring
Note: We never sell personal data to third parties. All sharing arrangements include data protection clauses and are limited to specific, legitimate purposes related to your education and our service delivery.
Questions About Your Privacy?
Our privacy team is here to help you understand and exercise your data protection rights. We respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours.
Contact Privacy Team