Privacy Policy

At GameDev Academy Sri Lanka, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal data when you visit our website or use our educational services.

We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly how your information is used to enhance your learning experience while keeping your data secure and private.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our services, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information including:

  • Name and contact information when you fill out forms or register for courses
  • Email address for communication and course updates
  • Phone number for direct communication and support
  • Educational background and experience level for course recommendations

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:

  • IP address and approximate location for security and analytics
  • Device information, browser type, and screen resolution
  • Website usage patterns, pages visited, and time spent on site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or agree to marketing communications
  • Contract Performance: To provide educational services you've enrolled in
  • Legitimate Interests: For website analytics, security, and service improvement

How We Use Your Information

Educational Services

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide course recommendations based on your experience and goals
  • Schedule consultations and manage course enrollments
  • Communicate course updates, schedules, and important information
  • Track progress and issue certificates upon course completion

Website Analytics and Improvement

We analyze website usage to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
  • Identify and fix technical issues or performance problems
  • Develop new features and content based on user behavior

Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may use your information to:

  • Send newsletters about new courses, industry news, and educational content
  • Notify you about special offers, discounts, and promotional events
  • Share relevant opportunities in the game development industry

How We Protect Your Information

Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal data:

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission between your browser and our servers
  • Secure servers with regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls limiting who can view and process your information
  • Regular data backups to prevent loss of information

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form data: Retained for 2 years to track inquiries and follow-ups
  • Student records: Retained for 7 years to support alumni services and certifications
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for statistical purposes

Data Breach Procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach:

  • We will assess the impact and take immediate action to secure the breach
  • Affected users will be notified within 72 hours of discovery
  • We will provide guidance on steps you can take to protect yourself

Your Rights and Data Management

Right to Access Personal Data

You have the right to request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. We will provide this information in a clear, structured format within 30 days of your request.

Right to Rectification and Erasure

You can request corrections to inaccurate information or ask us to delete your personal data. We will comply with deletion requests unless we have legitimate grounds for retention, such as legal obligations or ongoing service provision.

Right to Data Portability

You can request to receive your personal data in a machine-readable format or ask us to transfer it directly to another service provider where technically feasible.

Right to Object to Processing

You can object to certain types of data processing, particularly for marketing purposes. We will stop processing your data for those purposes unless we have compelling legitimate grounds to continue.

How to Exercise These Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our contact form with a clear description of your request. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy.

Response Time: We will respond to all requests within 30 days and keep you informed if additional time is needed.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

  • Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
  • Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us through our contact form. We will process your request promptly.

Note: You can browse our website and access most content without providing personal information or accepting optional cookies.

Third-Party Services and Links

Analytics and Performance

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our services. This service may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your personal information, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through our contact form.

Policy Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Notification: For significant changes, we will notify users via email or website notification at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Last Updated: August 2, 2025
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Next Review: February 1, 2026