Last Updated: 30.10.2024

Welcome to AI Fellowship (AIF), a platform owned and operated by Bohdan Saranchuk. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, https://aif.academy, and our custom course platform hosted on https://esmerise.com/aif/ (collectively referred to as the “Site”).

Purpose of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy aims to provide you with details on how AI Fellowship (AIF) collects and processes your personal information through the Site, including any information you may provide when creating an account, purchasing a course, or participating in other activities on the Site.

1. Important Information

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor under 16, we will delete it.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: bohdan@aif.academy

• Business Name: Bohdan Saranchuk

We encourage you to reach out with any questions before contacting data protection authorities.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information you provide directly, which may include:

• Identity information: Name, email address, and contact details.

• Account information: When creating an account on our course platform hosted by Esmerise.

• Payment information: Collected and processed securely by our third-party payment processors; AI Fellowship (AIF) does not store full payment information on its servers.

Technical Information

When you interact with the Site, we collect information automatically, including:

• Usage data: Information on your interactions with the Site, such as pages visited, links clicked, and time spent.

• Device information: Details such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and other device identifiers.

• Cookies and Tracking: We and third-party service providers use cookies and similar technologies to track user activity, remember preferences, and improve the user experience.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive additional information from third parties (e.g., payment processors or analytics providers) to help us understand usage patterns, maintain security, and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for purposes that include:

• Providing Services: Registering your account, processing payments, and delivering content on our platform.

• Personalization: Tailoring the Site’s content to improve your experience.

• Communication: Sending updates, newsletters, and responding to inquiries.

• Legal Compliance: Enforcing our Terms and Conditions and meeting legal obligations.

• Improvement and Analytics: Using aggregated data to improve user experience, monitor traffic patterns, and develop new features.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

We process your data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract: To fulfill the services we offer and manage your account.

• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Legitimate interests: To understand how users interact with our Site, improve our services, and grow our business.

5. Marketing and Communications

Promotional Offers and Marketing

We may use your information to identify relevant products, services, and offers. You will receive marketing communications from us if you have requested information or purchased from us, and have not opted out of receiving marketing messages.

Opting Out

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following unsubscribe links in emails or contacting us at bohdan@aif.academy. Note that opting out will not affect non-marketing communications related to your account or services.

6. How We Share Your Information

Your personal information is shared only when necessary and includes:

• Service Providers: Third parties assisting with operations, such as payment processors and analytics providers.

• Legal Compliance: When required by law to respond to valid legal requests, protect the rights and safety of AIF, and prevent fraud.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your express consent.

7. Data Security

We take commercially reasonable precautions to protect your information, including encryption and secure servers. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Please protect your password and account information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your data, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, you have certain rights under data protection law, including:

• Access: You may request access to your personal information.

• Correction: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

• Objection/Restriction: You may object to or request restriction of processing.

• Data Portability: You may request your information in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at bohdan@aif.academy. We may request verification of your identity to ensure security.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies to remember preferences, understand user behavior, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect some Site features.

11. Change of Purpose

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was collected unless we reasonably consider a new purpose compatible with the original purpose. If required, we will notify you of the legal basis for processing for any new purposes.

12. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes to our practices or for legal reasons. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Other Websites and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies when interacting with their websites.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

• Email: bohdan@aif.academy

• Business Name: Bohdan Saranchuk