Privacy Policy
Introduction
The School of Digital Skills (SDS) (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the SDS website and educational platform (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We use your Personal Information to provide high-end technical training and to improve your learning experience.
Information Collection and Use
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This includes, but is not limited to:
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Log Data & Cookies
Log Data: We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit.
Cookies: We use “cookies” to collect information and improve our Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some portions of our Service may become inaccessible.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our Service, perform Service-related tasks, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
2. KYC Verification & Identity Information
To ensure the integrity of our earning-oriented community, SDS may require you to complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification to access specific professional features, marketplaces, or advanced communities.
Why We Require KYC
We process identity information for the following limited purposes:
Community Protection: To ensure only legitimate students access SDS Services, reducing fake accounts and impersonation.
Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent identity misuse within our professional ecosystem.
Access Control: To safely grant access to high-value learning portals, support systems, and freelance groups.
Note: SDS’s KYC process is intended solely for internal trust and safety. It is not intended to meet governmental financial compliance (AML) or banking requirements.
Information Collected for KYC
When completing verification, we may collect:
Full legal name and contact details.
Copies of government-issued identity documents.
Facial and liveness verification images/videos.
Third-Party Verification
SDS utilizes authorized third-party identity verification providers (such as Didit) to process biometric information and identity documents on our behalf. These providers act as data processors and are bound by strict contractual obligations to protect your data.
Data Retention
KYC data is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, prevent fraud, or comply with legal audit requirements. Unless otherwise required by law, records are typically retained for a period of up to 7 years after account closure.
3. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is designed for professional development and does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we take immediate steps to remove that information from our servers.
4. Your Rights & Contact Us
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: Email: support@schoolofdigitalskills.com
