1. Introduction

Acuario Education ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how Acuario Education, a brand operated by Acuario LLC, collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you interact with our educational platforms, including the website(s) under the edu.acuariohosting.com domain and any associated mobile applications or services (collectively, the "Site").

The Site allows you to browse educational content and courses, create a user account, enroll in programs, participate in learning activities, and communicate with instructors and peers.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our educational services.

Information You Provide Directly:

- Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, country of residence, and a username and password.

- Enrollment & Payments: If you enroll in a paid course, we collect information necessary to process your payment. Please note that we use third-party payment processors and do not store your full financial account numbers.

- Course Participation: We collect information you submit during courses, including assignments, forum posts, messages to instructors or support, survey responses, and any content you create or upload.

- Communications: We collect information when you contact us for support, provide feedback, or communicate with us via email or social media.

Information Collected Automatically: When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage through cookies and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, and your interactions with course content.

Information from Other Sources: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as your employer if they sponsor your enrollment, or from partners in connection with jointly offered programs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and your learning experience.

- To create, administer, and teach courses, including assessing your performance and awarding certificates.

- To communicate with you about your account, courses, technical updates, and customer service requests.

- To send you promotional communications about new courses, programs, or features, where permitted by law. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time.

- To ensure the security and integrity of the Site, detect fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service.

- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

- With Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, and customer service. These partners are contractually bound to protect your information.

- For Legal & Safety Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Acuario Education, our users, or others.

- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

- With Your Consent: We will share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. International Data Transfers

Acuario Education operates internationally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can delete it.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, which may include the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its processing. You can manage much of your information directly through your account settings. To make other requests, please contact us using the details below.

Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any such email.

Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.

9. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top will indicate when changes were made. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Your continued use of the Site after any change constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Acuario Education Data Privacy
Acuario LLC
Email: [email protected]