1. Introduction
TheDevStudio is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and contact details (email, phone if provided)
- Account credentials (password stored securely using bcrypt)
- Profile information (picture, bio, optional details)
Learning and Activity Data
- Course enrollments and completion status
- Challenge submissions and quiz results
- Learning progress and engagement metrics
Instructor Verification Data
- Professional details (job title, company, experience)
- Verification documents (resumes, certificates, ID)
- Portfolio links (GitHub, LinkedIn, etc.)
Technical Data
- Device information (browser, OS, device type)
- Session data (IP address, session tokens, usage logs)
- Cookies and analytics data
3. How We Use Information
- Account management and service delivery
- Progress tracking and learning analytics
- Instructor application review
- Platform improvement and user experience
- Security and fraud prevention
- Legal compliance
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share with:
- Service providers (hosting, payment processors, email services)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Instructors for courses you are enrolled in
5. Data Retention
- Account data: 2 years after account closure
- Learning progress: Until you request deletion
- Verification documents: 1 year after application decision
- Session data: 90 days for security and analytics
- Payment records: 7 years for tax compliance
6. Security Measures
- Password hashing with bcrypt
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Strict access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Secure storage environments
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Contact privacy@thedevstudio.com to exercise these rights. We respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies and Sessions
Types of Cookies:
- Session cookies for login and platform functionality
- Analytics cookies to understand user interactions
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
9. International Data Transfer
Your information may be transferred to countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
10. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes via email and/or prominent notice on the platform.