Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 Jan 2025

2.1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Foundation of Research in Careers & Education (FORCE) collects, uses, and protects your personal information in compliance with GDPR regulations.

2.2. Data We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you register on our platform:

Parent Information: For account opening and registration
Student Information: For student database and serving educational products
Billing Details: Required by Stripe for payment processing
Contact Preferences: Communication settings for updates

2.3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely for:

Account creation and authentication
Course enrollment and participation tracking
Payment processing via Stripe
Sending important updates about programs

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

2.4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using encrypted servers.
Only authorized personnel have access to user information.
We do not store cookies or use tracking mechanisms for advertising.
We do not store credit card details on site or server.

2.5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained for up to 3 years after account inactivity unless deletion is requested.
Billing records are maintained as per legal requirements.

2.6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As per GDPR, you have the right to:

Access and update your personal data
Request data deletion at any time
Withdraw consent for communications
Request a copy of your stored data

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

2.7. Third-Party Services

Payments are processed through Stripe, and their privacy policy applies to financial transactions.
Our website may contain links to external sites, for which we are not responsible.

2.8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any major changes will be communicated via email.

2.9. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, please email [email protected].