Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 10, 2025
This Privacy Policy for Scienopsis ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:
- Visit our websites at scienopsis.com or academy.scienopsis.co.uk, or any other website of ours that links to this Privacy Policy.
- Engage with our educational courses, newsletters, or other services provided through our websites.
- Contact us via email, phone, or other communication methods.
1. What Information Do We Collect?
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you register for courses, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.
- Account Information: Username, password, and other details provided when creating an account on academy.scienopsis.co.uk.
- Payment Information: Billing details (e.g., credit card information, billing address) processed through secure third-party payment providers for course purchases.
- User-Generated Content: Feedback, reviews, or comments you submit through our websites or course platforms.
Information Automatically Collected
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our websites, including:
- Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content. See our Cookie Policy for details.
- Log Data: Server logs may record information such as access times and error reports to improve site functionality.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services (e.g., payment processors or analytics providers) to facilitate our Services, such as:
- Payment confirmation data from providers like Stripe or PayPal.
- Analytics data from tools like Google Analytics to understand site usage trends.
2. How Do We Use Your Information?
We process your personal information for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: Deliver educational courses, manage accounts, process payments, and enhance website functionality.
- To Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries, send course updates, or deliver newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent where required).
- To Analyze and Optimize: Use analytics to understand user behavior, improve course offerings, and enhance website performance.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet requirements under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and other regulations.
- To Ensure Security: Protect our websites and users from fraud, unauthorized access, or other security threats.
3. How Do We Share Your Information?
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, or email services) who assist in delivering our Services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- For Legal Reasons: To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights, property, or safety.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information, such as opting into third-party integrations.
4. How Do We Protect Your Information?
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment information) during transmission.
- Secure storage of account credentials.
- Regular monitoring and updates to our systems to address potential vulnerabilities.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request updates or corrections to inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or certain data processing activities (e.g., cookies).
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our consent management tool. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
7. Third-Party Links
Our websites may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., payment processors or external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
- Account data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
- Analytics data is anonymized and retained for statistical purposes.
9. International Data Transfers
Our Services are hosted in [insert hosting location, e.g., the UK or EU]. If you access our websites from outside this region, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to comply with data protection laws.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our websites with a revised "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Scienopsis
71-73 Shelton Street
London, UK WC2H 9JQ
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 333 772 1675
12. Cookie Policy
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent tool. Essential cookies, required for site functionality, cannot be disabled. To manage cookies, adjust your browser settings or use our consent management tool.