Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you register on SMAscent, we collect:

• Account information: Your name, email address, and password.
• Learning data: Course progress, quiz scores, and completion records.
• Payment information: Transaction details for paid courses (processed securely through our payment partners).
• Usage data: Browser type, device information, and pages visited to improve our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalise your learning experience.
• To issue certificates and track your progress.
• To process payments for paid courses.
• To send important account notifications (verification, password resets).
• To improve our platform and course content.

3. Data Protection

We take the security of your data seriously. Passwords are stored using industry-standard encryption. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information through your profile.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt out of non-essential communications.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account and learning data for as long as your account is active. Certificate records are retained permanently to support verification.

7. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at info@secondmountainconsulting.net.