Privacy Policy

Welcome to Owono Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website owonoacademy.com and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Subscribe to a membership plan (Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime)
• Enroll in courses
• Use our job portal services
• Use our resume builder tool
• Contact us for support
• Participate in community features (groups, forums, messaging)

Personal information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Professional information (education, certifications, work experience)
• Resume and career documents

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery

• Create and manage your account
• Process membership subscriptions and payments
• Provide access to courses and educational materials
• Deliver certificates of completion
• Enable job portal and resume builder features
• Facilitate community interactions (groups, messaging)

2.2 Communication

• Send transactional emails (account notifications, purchase confirmations, password resets)
• Provide customer support
• Send course updates and educational content
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Notify you about new courses, features, or services

2.3 Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze website usage and user behavior
• Improve our services, courses, and user experience
• Conduct research and development
• Monitor and prevent fraud or abuse

2.4 Legal Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our terms and conditions
• Protect our rights and property
• Respond to legal requests and prevent harm

3. Google API Services Disclosure

3.1 Limited Use Requirements

Owono Academy’s use of information received from Google APIs adheres to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

3.2 Gmail API Scope

We use Google’s Gmail API with the following limited scope:

• Purpose: To send transactional emails and service notifications to our users
• Access: Send-only access (we can only send emails, not read or modify)
• Data Usage: We do not access, read, modify, or store any data from your Gmail account
• Security: All communications with Google’s servers are encrypted using industry-standard protocols

3.3 No Third-Party Sharing

We do not share any information received from Google APIs with third parties, except as required for the limited purpose of sending emails through our service.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services:

• Payment Processing: Stripe (for secure payment processing)
• Email Services: Google Gmail API (for sending transactional emails)
• Hosting: Web hosting providers
• Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
• Content Delivery: CDN providers for faster content delivery

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password hashing and storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Encrypted database storage
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Maintain your account and membership
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

7.3 Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information. Please note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7.4 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email
• Updating your communication preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us directly

Note: You cannot opt out of transactional emails related to your account and purchases.

7.5 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

8. Children’s Privacy

Owono Academy is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Performance of contract (providing services you’ve requested)
• Legitimate interests (improving our services, fraud prevention)
• Legal obligations (compliance with applicable laws)
• Your consent (for marketing communications)

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Job board listings and employer websites
• Payment processors
• Educational resources
• Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the “Last Updated” date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information

15. Consent

By using Owono Academy, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our services.

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