Privacy Policy
Last updated on July 11, 2024
Thank you for using Wontum. At
Wontum (“Wontum”, “we”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and
ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and share your personal
information. This Privacy Policy outlines our data practices and your rights
regarding your personal data.
Unless otherwise specified, this
Privacy Policy applies when you visit or use Wontum websites, mobile
applications, APIs, or related services (the “Services”). It also applies to
potential customers of our business and enterprise offerings.
By using our Services, you agree
to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy
Policy or any other agreement governing your use of the Services, please do not
use the Services.
Table of Contents
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Data
We Collect
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How
We Collect Your Data
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How
We Use Your Data
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Data
Sharing
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Security
Measures
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Your
Rights and Choices
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Region-Specific
Provisions
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Policy
Updates & Contact Information
1. Data We Collect
We gather various types of data
from you directly, such as information you provide, data on your interaction
with our content, and data from third-party platforms you connect with Wontum.
We also collect some data automatically, including device information and usage
data.
1.1 Data You Provide to Us
The types of personal information
we collect depend on how you interact with our Services. Examples include:
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Account Information: To create an account,
you need to provide an email address, password, and account settings.
Additional information, such as your name, occupation, government ID, date
of birth, phone number, and interests, may be collected when you use
certain features.
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Profile Information: You can choose to
provide profile details like a photo, biography, website link, and social
media profiles, which will be publicly viewable.
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Content and Activity: We collect information
about the courses and content you access, your progress, interaction with
instructors and students, and any content you share or upload.
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Payment Information: For purchases, we
collect data necessary to process payments, such as billing address and
payment details. Payment details are handled by third-party payment
processors and are not stored by Wontum.
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Communications: If you contact us for
support or provide feedback, we collect your contact information and any
other information you provide.
1.2 Data Collected
Automatically
When you use our Services, we
collect certain data automatically, including:
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System Data: Information about your device,
such as IP address, device type, operating system, browser, and settings.
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Usage Data: Data about your interactions
with the Services, such as pages visited, time spent, and features used.
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Location Data: Approximate geographic
information based on your IP address.
2. How We Collect Your Data
We use various technologies to
collect data, including cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking tools.
2.1 Cookies and Tracking
Technologies
Cookies are small text files
stored on your browser that help us collect data about your activities on our
site. They enable us to remember your preferences and enhance your user
experience. We also use tracking technologies like web beacons to gather data
on email open rates and deliverability.
You can control the use of
cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your
ability to use some features of our Services.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to provide,
improve, and personalize our Services. This includes:
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Service Delivery: Facilitating your
participation in courses, issuing certificates, and providing customer
support.
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Payment Processing: Handling transactions
and sending payments to instructors.
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Communication: Sending administrative
messages, updates, promotional content, and responding to your inquiries.
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Personalization: Customizing your
experience, including displaying relevant content and advertisements.
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Security and Compliance: Protecting our
Services, preventing fraud, and complying with legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing
We share your data with third
parties under specific circumstances:
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Instructors and Students: Sharing data with
instructors and other students to facilitate interaction and learning.
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Service Providers: Engaging third-party
companies for services like payment processing, data analysis, marketing,
and customer support.
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Affiliates and Partners: Sharing data within
our corporate family and with trusted partners to enhance our Services.
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Legal Requirements: Disclosing data as
required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
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Business Transactions: Sharing data during
business transactions such as mergers or acquisitions.
5. Security Measures
We implement appropriate security
measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, and
disclosure. While we strive to secure your information, no system can guarantee
complete security. Protecting your account credentials is your responsibility.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have rights regarding your
data, including:
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Access and Update: Accessing and updating
your personal data through your account settings.
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Deletion: Requesting the deletion of your
data, subject to certain conditions.
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Opt-Out: Opting out of promotional
communications and certain data collection practices.
To exercise your rights, contact
us at privacy@wontum.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Region-Specific Provisions
7.1 California Residents
California residents have
specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the
right to access, correct, and delete personal information. To exercise these
rights, contact us at privacy@wontum.com.
7.2 European Economic Area
(EEA) and UK Residents
Residents of the EEA and UK have
rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right
to access, correct, delete, and restrict processing of personal data. To
exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@wontum.com.
7.3 Other Regions
For specific rights and
provisions in other regions, please contact us at privacy@wontum.com.
8. Policy Updates &
Contact Information
8.1 Modifications to This
Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy
periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or
through our Services. Continued use of our Services after the changes take
effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
8.2 Contact Information
If you have any questions or
concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact our privacy team at
privacy@wontum.com or via postal mail at:
Wontum
Attn: Privacy/Legal Team
Mullen Avenue
Down’s Barn
MK14 7LJ
Milton Keynes