Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Techno-Current handles your personal information with care and transparency.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website or engage with our educational programs, we may collect different types of information to provide you with better services and educational experiences.
Personal Information
Name, email address, phone number, and educational background when you register for our programs or contact us directly.
Usage Data
Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns with our educational content.
Technical Information
IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies that help us improve website functionality and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to enhance your learning experience and provide relevant educational opportunities. Your data helps us understand what works best for our students.
Educational Services: We use your information to deliver course materials, track progress, and provide personalized learning recommendations based on your interests in financial analysis.
Communication: We may contact you about program updates, new courses, or important changes to our services. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time.
Website Improvement: Usage data helps us identify popular content, fix technical issues, and develop new features that benefit our learning community.
Data Protection and Security
Our Security Measures
Encryption
All data transmission uses SSL encryption to protect your information during transfer.
Access Controls
Limited access to personal data with authentication requirements for authorized staff only.
Regular Updates
We maintain current security protocols and regularly update our systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Data Backups
Secure backup systems ensure data availability while maintaining privacy protections.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, though no system can guarantee complete security. We promptly address any suspected security incidents and will notify affected users when required by law.
Your Rights and Choices
Under South Korean privacy laws and international best practices, you have several rights regarding your personal information. Here's how you can exercise these rights:
Access Your Data
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this within 30 days of your request.
Correct Information
Update or correct any inaccurate personal information in your account or contact us to make changes.
Delete Your Data
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements for educational records.
Limit Processing
Restrict how we use your information while maintaining essential educational services.
Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable format to transfer to another service provider when technically feasible.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We don't sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share limited information in specific circumstances to provide our educational services effectively.
Service Providers: We work with trusted companies that help us operate our website, process payments, and deliver educational content. These partners are contractually required to protect your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by South Korean law, court orders, or to protect the rights and safety of our students and staff.
Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, your information would be transferred under the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand user preferences. Most browsers allow you to control cookie settings according to your preferences.
Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functions like user authentication and security features. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage patterns to improve educational content and user experience. You can opt out of these through browser settings.
Preference Cookies: Remember your choices about language, accessibility settings, and personalized learning preferences.
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide educational services and comply with legal requirements. Different types of data have different retention periods:
Student Records: Educational progress and certification data are retained for seven years after course completion to support career development and verify credentials.
Account Information: Personal details are kept while your account remains active plus two years to facilitate potential re-enrollment.
Website Usage: Analytics data is anonymized after 18 months and aggregated for long-term service improvement.
When retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your information unless legal requirements mandate longer retention.
International Data Transfers
Your information is primarily processed within South Korea. When we use international service providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards protect your data during transfer and processing.
We implement standard contractual clauses and work only with providers that demonstrate adequate privacy protections equivalent to South Korean standards.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or prominent website notices.
Minor updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Continued use of our services after policy changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.
Questions About Privacy?
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 15, 2025