Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Skillhacker is an educational platform for software engineers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Email address for account creation and communication.
• Password stored securely using industry-standard hashing.
• Account creation and update timestamps.
• Desired role in IT and skill mastery levels you select.
• Learning progress, test results, and related analytics.
• Technical data such as IP address, device type, OS, and browser details.
• Usage data including page views, interactions, and referrer URLs.
• Analytics data collected via Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Skillhacker service.
• Personalize learning paths and show progress insights.
• Maintain security and prevent unauthorized access.
• Communicate important updates and respond to support requests.
• Analyze usage trends to improve the product.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on performance of a contract (to provide the service), legitimate interests (to improve and secure the service), and consent where required by law.

5. Data Storage and Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including encrypted transport and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers that help us operate the service, including analytics providers such as Google Analytics, and when required by law.

7. Payment Processing

Skillhacker is currently free to use and does not process payments.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. When you delete your account, we delete your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to keep certain records for legal purposes.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us through the support channel listed on our website.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, security, and analytics. Essential cookies are required for the service to function. Analytics cookies help us understand product usage and improve the service.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we apply appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data.

12. Children's Privacy

Skillhacker is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service. The updated policy will be effective when posted.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the support channel listed on our website.