Last Updated:  March 24, 2025

1. Terms used in this privacy policy

• Company (referred to as “Dev Academy”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”): Refers to Dev Academy and the website https://devacademy.click.
• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically, generated either by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., page visit duration).
• Cookies: Small text files placed on your device by a website, storing details of your browsing history and preferences.
• Device: Any internet-enabled device used to access the Service, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
• You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the organization on whose behalf the individual accesses the Service.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information to contact or identify you, complete transactions, or manage your account. This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address (Street, City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country)

B. Usage Data or Log Data

When you access our Service, our servers automatically record information sent by your browser. This may include:

• Your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, along with the time, date, and duration of each visit
• Referral URLs and diagnostic performance data

3. How We Use Your Data

Dev Academy uses collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Provision & Maintenance: To operate, deliver, and monitor website functionality and course access.
• Direct Communication: To contact you via email, SMS, or system notifications regarding transaction receipts, security updates, policy changes, and customer support requests.
• Business Operations: For data analysis, trend identification, campaign effectiveness evaluation, and ongoing platform improvements.
  

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We employ trusted third parties to process transactions and analyze site performance. These third parties access your Personal Data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

• Google Analytics: Tracks and reports website traffic to help us analyze site performance. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more details, review the Google Privacy & Terms.
• WooCommerce: Powers our e-commerce operations and course transactions. Review the WooCommerce Privacy Policy for platform details.
• PhonePe Payment Gateway: Serves as our primary payment gateway. Payment card details are handled directly by PhonePe in compliance with applicable banking security standards; we do not store full payment card details on our servers. For details, review the PhonePe Privacy Policy.
  

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to maintain core site operations, improve user experience, and track referral activity:

• Session & Security Cookies: Temporary cookies that check browser compatibility and maintain authenticated user sessions.
• Login & Preference Cookies: Save login credentials and dashboard display choices. Login cookies persist for two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected). Display options persist for one year.
• Comment Cookies: If you post a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These persist for one year.
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: For users participating in or referred through our affiliate program, cookies store visitor IP addresses and visit timestamps to track referrals accurately.

Managing Cookies: You can configure your browser to reject all or certain cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may degrade or disable key website features (such as user authentication and checkouts).

6. Embedded Content and External Links

Articles on this site may feature embedded content (such as videos, images, and articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the source website directly. These third-party sites may collect data, utilize their own cookies, and track interactions (especially if you are logged in to their services).

Our website may also link to external sites. We do not control and assume no responsibility for the privacy policies, practices, or content of third-party platforms.

7. Data Retention & User Rights

• User Accounts: For registered users, personal information submitted during registration is stored in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal details at any time (usernames cannot be changed). Site administrators have administrative access to this information.
• Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment text and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to enable automatic approval of follow-up comments without manual moderation delays.

8. Data Security

We implement commercially acceptable physical and digital safeguards to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If a parent or guardian discovers that a child has submitted Personal Data without verified parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove the data from our records.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be published directly on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Where material changes occur, we will provide additional notice via email or a prominent banner on our website prior to implementation.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at: support@devacademy.click