YardStick Academy: Privacy Policy

Welcome to YardStick Academy! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you access and use our online platform ("Platform").

Information We Collect:

• We receive information from both your Institution and directly from you. Your Institution may provide us with your name, email address, student ID, and other details necessary for your Platform access.
• You may submit information like test answers, interview practice recordings, and feedback while using the Platform.
• Additionally, we collect usage data about the pages you visit, features you use, and session durations.

How We Use Your Information:

• The information we collect helps us:
• Grant you access and use of the Platform.
• Personalize your Platform experience.
• Communicate with you regarding Platform updates and announcements.
• Analyze your performance on assessments and interview exercises.
• Improve the Platform and develop new features and services.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Sharing Your Information:

• We may share your information with:
• Your Institution: We may share your performance data and other information with your Institution, as authorized by you and your Institution's agreement with YardStick Academy.
• Service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating and maintaining the Platform. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
• Law enforcement and regulatory authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement and regulatory authorities if necessary to comply with the law or protect the rights and safety of ourselves or others.

Data Security:

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, complete security is impossible, and we cannot guarantee your information's absolute security.

Your Choices:

You can access and update your information through your Platform account settings. You can also request deletion of your information by contacting us at support@yardstick.academy.

Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or record-keeping purposes.

Children's Privacy:

The Platform is not directed towards children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you are a parent or guardian and learn that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@yardstick.academy. We will promptly take steps to delete the information from our systems.

Changes to Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time without prior written notice. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions regarding this Policy, please contact us at support@yardstick.academy.