At Darey.io, your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding that information. By accessing or using our platform at https://darey.io, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect different categories of information to provide you with a secure, customized, and efficient experience:
Information You Provide Directly
- Personal Identification Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Account Information: Username, password (hashed), profile image, and biographical information.
- Educational Data: Course enrollments, progress, completion records, and certifications
- Communication Data: Messages, feedback, reviews, or other information you submit to us.
- Payment Information: When applicable, we may collect limited payment details (processed securely by third-party payment gateways).
Information We Collect Automatically
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and access times.
- Usage Data: Page views, clicks, time spent on site, referring/exit URLs, and navigation paths.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and other tools to improve your experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to deliver personalized, relevant, and secure services. Specifically, we may use your information to:
- Operate and Improve the Platform: Enhance usability, performance, and design of Darey.io.
- Manage Accounts: Set up, authenticate, and manage user accounts.
- Communicate with You: Send confirmations, notifications, updates, and promotional emails (if opted-in).
- Provide Support: Respond to inquiries, technical issues, and service requests.
- Customize Learning Journeys: Tailor educational content and recommendations based on your profile and activity.
- Process Payments: Enable subscriptions and paid services securely via third-party payment processors.
- Ensure Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
We do not use your information for automated decision-making without human involvement.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We value your trust and do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform services such as hosting, analytics, email communication, and payment processing.
- With Instructors and Mentors: Limited data may be shared with assigned educators to track your progress and support your learning.
- To Comply with Laws: We may disclose information when legally required to do so, including responding to lawful requests by public authorities.
- In Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
All third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
Your Data Rights and Choices
Depending on your region and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, NDPR), you may have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct Inaccuracies: Update or amend incorrect or outdated information.
- Delete Your Account: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent where data processing is based on consent.
- Object or Restrict Processing: Request to limit or stop certain types of data usage.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@darey.io. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling the request.
Data Retention Policy
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. Specifically:
- Active Accounts: Data is retained as long as your account remains active.
- Inactive Accounts: After 24 months of inactivity, we may anonymize or delete account data.
- Deleted Accounts: If you request deletion, we will securely remove your data within 30 business days, unless required to retain it for legal purposes.
Data Security Measures
We are committed to protecting your personal data using industry-standard security practices:
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest.
- Access Controls: Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel.
- Monitoring: Regular audits and security monitoring to prevent unauthorized access.
- Incident response: In the event of a breach, we will notify affected users promptly and comply with all legal obligations.
Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage users to use strong passwords and remain vigilant.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Enable core platform functionality (e.g., login sessions)
- Remember your preferences and language settings
- Analyze user behavior and improve services
- Deliver relevant ads and content (only with user consent)
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner when you visit the platform.
Children’s Privacy
Darey.io is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we’ve collected data from a child without proper consent, we will delete it immediately.
International Users
By using Darey.io, users outside of Nigeria acknowledge that their data will be processed and stored in Nigeria or other countries where our systems and partners operate. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect international data transfers.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform announcements.
Last updated: 15th March, 2025.
Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Darey.io
Email: support@dareymail.com
Website: https://darey.io
Thank you for trusting us with your data. Your privacy and security are central to everything we do.