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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Paramount E-Course ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
  • Google Sign-In Data: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google, as authorised by you during sign-in.
  • Learning Data: Course enrolment, topic completion, quiz attempts, scores, and certificates earned.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, session duration, and browser/device information for platform improvement.
  • Communication Data: Messages sent in live session chats.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the Paramount E-Course learning platform
  • Issue personalised certificates upon course completion
  • Track and display your learning progress
  • Send password reset emails when requested
  • Improve platform features and user experience
  • Maintain platform security and prevent abuse
  • Respond to support enquiries

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Google OAuth

When you sign in with Google, we receive limited profile information (name, email, profile photo) as permitted by your Google account settings. We use this solely to create and manage your Paramount E-Course account. We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, contacts, or any other Google services. You can revoke our access at any time via your Google Account permissions at myaccount.google.com/permissions.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text. Authentication tokens are time-limited and invalidated on logout. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, though no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store your authentication token and theme preference. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. No personal data is stored in cookies beyond what is necessary to maintain your session.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Learning progress, quiz attempts, and certificates are retained indefinitely to support your learning record. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting support.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Update your profile information at any time via Account Settings
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • YouTube (Google LLC): Course videos are embedded via YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode. YouTube may set its own cookies when videos are played, subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Identity Services: For Google Sign-In functionality. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Paramount E-Course is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the support channels available on the Platform. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.

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