# Privacy Policy
How Code Nordic protects your personal data and respects your privacy rights
Data Protection Commitment
At Code Nordic, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish data protection laws. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you use our Python programming education platform.
We believe that transparency is fundamental to building trust with our students. This policy provides detailed information about our data practices and your rights as a data subject.
What Personal Data We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you inquire about our Python courses
- Educational Background: Programming experience level, educational goals, career objectives
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback sent through our contact forms
- Payment Information: Billing details for course enrollment (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Analytics: How you interact with our website, course pages visited, time spent learning
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Cookies and Tracking: Preference settings, session data, and analytics cookies (subject to your consent)
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address for content localization
Legal Basis for Processing
Contractual Necessity: We process your data to provide Python programming education services, manage course enrollments, and fulfill our educational commitments to you.
Legitimate Interest: We analyze website usage to improve our course content, develop new programming curricula, and enhance the overall learning experience.
Consent: We use cookies and tracking technologies only with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time through our cookie preferences.
Legal Compliance: We may process data to comply with Finnish education regulations, tax obligations, and other legal requirements.
How We Use Your Personal Data
Educational Services
- • Provide Python programming course content and materials
- • Track learning progress and course completion
- • Offer personalized learning recommendations
- • Issue certificates and educational credentials
- • Provide technical support for our learning platform
Communication & Support
- • Respond to course inquiries and consultations
- • Send important updates about your Python courses
- • Provide customer support and technical assistance
- • Share relevant educational content and industry news
- • Notify you about new Python programming courses
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
- • Payment Processors: Secure payment handling for course enrollments (Stripe, PayPal)
- • Email Services: Course communications and educational updates
- • Analytics Providers: Website performance and learning analytics (Google Analytics with privacy settings)
- • Cloud Hosting: Secure data storage and platform hosting services
- • Educational Partners: Finnish tech companies for internship and job placement opportunities
Data Security Measures
Technical Safeguards
- • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- • Encrypted database storage for sensitive information
- • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- • Secure backup systems with encryption
- • Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
Organizational Measures
- • Limited access to personal data on need-to-know basis
- • Regular staff training on data protection practices
- • Incident response procedures for data breaches
- • Data retention policies and secure deletion practices
- • Privacy by design in all system developments
Data Retention Periods
Course Data: Student progress and educational records are retained for 7 years after course completion for certification purposes and academic records.
Contact Information: Marketing contacts are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, with automated cleanup after 3 years of inactivity.
Analytics Data: Anonymized usage statistics are retained for up to 26 months for course improvement and platform optimization.
Financial Records: Payment and billing information is retained for 10 years to comply with Finnish accounting and tax regulations.
Your Data Protection Rights
Access and Control
- • Right of Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- • Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
- • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Processing Controls
- • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- • Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your personal data
- • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookie usage and marketing
- • Right to Complaint: Lodge complaints with Finnish data protection authorities
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form or email us directly at info@domain.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
For complaints about our data processing, you can contact the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman at tietosuoja.fi.
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 at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your personal data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:
- • European Commission adequacy decisions for approved countries
- • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with appropriate safeguards
- • Certification schemes and codes of conduct where applicable
- • Regular assessments of data transfer security measures
Children's Privacy
Our Python programming courses are designed for adults and students aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information promptly.
Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. We will notify you of any material changes through email or prominent notice on our website. The "last updated" date at the bottom of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Our Data Protection Officer
If you have questions about this privacy policy, concerns about your personal data, or need assistance exercising your rights, please contact us:
Data Controller