Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address when you register or purchase
• Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store credit card numbers
• Assessment Responses: Your answers to assessment questions
• Assessment Results: Your scores, brain region analysis, and generated reports

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, assessment completion times
• IP Address: Used for security and approximate geographic location
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device (see Section 7)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and deliver our cognitive assessment services
• Generate your personalized results and PDF reports
• Process payments and manage your account
• Send your results and any requested communications
• Improve our assessment methodology and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3. Information Sharing

We may share information with:

• Stripe: Payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
• Cloudflare: Website hosting and security infrastructure
• DocRaptor: PDF report generation
• Email Service Providers: To deliver your results and communications
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety

If you purchase the Professional tier with employer-verifiable credentials, your credential code allows employers to verify your assessment completion. They see only: verification status, completion date, and score range - not your detailed responses.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Encrypted data storage at rest
• Secure payment processing via Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data

5. Data Retention

• Assessment Results: Retained for 2 years to enable lifetime retrieval, unless you request deletion
• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 2 years after
• Payment Records: Retained as required by tax and financial regulations (typically 7 years)

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@advancedlearning.academy.

For California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information). You will not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

For European Residents (GDPR)

Our legal basis for processing includes: contract performance (delivering your assessment), legitimate interests (improving services), and consent (marketing). You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality (authentication, session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer. We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.