Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Quantum Academy ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Account information (email, username, display name)
• Profile information (bio, avatar)
• Learning progress and quiz responses
• Trade data you choose to import for educational debriefs
• Community forum posts and comments

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our educational services
• Personalise your learning experience
• Track your progress and award achievements
• Send service-related communications
• Respond to your enquiries and support requests
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Contract: Necessary for providing our services to you
• Legitimate interest: Platform improvement, security, and analytics
• Consent: Marketing communications (where applicable)
• Legal obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Service providers (hosting, payment processing, email delivery)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Business successors in case of merger or acquisition

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon account deletion, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@quantumtrader.life.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to enable core functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.

11. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact our Data Protection team at privacy@quantumtrader.life.