Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026  |  Last Updated: September 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for courses, submit reviews, or contact us, we may collect:

• Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, gender
• Contact Data: Phone number, email address
• Enrollment Data: Course selections, delivery preferences, payment information
• Review Data: Ratings, comments, and feedback you submit about schools or branches
• Account Data: Login credentials (if applicable), profile information

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:

• Device Data: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, interaction patterns
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, referring URLs
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Partner schools and agents (enrollment confirmations, contact details)
• Analytics providers (aggregated usage statistics)
• Social login providers (Google, Facebook) if you choose to sign in via these services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process course enrollments and manage your subscription
• Deliver educational content, classes, and services
• Communicate with you about courses, schedules, and account updates
• Process and display school/branch reviews (after moderation approval)
• Improve and personalize our Services
• Conduct analytics to understand usage patterns
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send promotional communications (with your consent, where required)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Partner Schools: Enrollment details relevant to your courses at specific schools
• Agents: Authorized enrollment representatives at partner schools
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our Services (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you)

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

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

5. Data Retention

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

• Provide our Services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain review data (moderated reviews are retained indefinitely as part of the public review system)

You may request deletion of your account data by contacting us, subject to our legal retention obligations.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

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

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are designed for learners of all ages, including minors. For users under the age of 18:

• Registration and enrollment must be completed by a parent or legal guardian
• We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide educational services
• Parental consent is required for account creation
• Parents/guardians may review, request deletion, or refuse further collection of their child's data

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with COPPA and applicable laws.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain session state and remember preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., partner school websites, external exam portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your jurisdiction, which may have different data protection rules.

11. Data Protection Officer

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: privacy@yourbridgeschool.com
• Phone: +213 550 00 00 00
• Address: Your Bridge School, Algeria

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending a notification through the application
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Algeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.