Privacy Policy

At Motionova Academy, we believe transparency builds trust. This policy explains how we handle your personal information when you use our investment terminology education services.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when enrolling in our courses, creating accounts, or contacting us. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and educational background relevant to your investment learning goals.

Automatic Information Collection

Our website automatically collects certain technical information including IP addresses, browser types, device information, and how you interact with our educational content. We use this to improve course delivery and identify which investment topics generate the most student engagement.

Data Category Examples Purpose
Contact Information Name, email, phone, address Course enrollment, communications
Educational Data Course progress, quiz results, certificates Track learning, provide feedback
Technical Data IP address, browser type, device info Website optimization, security

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us deliver quality investment education tailored to your learning pace and interests. We analyze course completion patterns to identify where students need additional support with complex financial concepts.

  • Provide access to investment terminology courses and learning materials
  • Send course updates, new lesson notifications, and educational newsletters
  • Offer personalized learning recommendations based on your progress
  • Respond to your questions about investment concepts and course content
  • Improve our curriculum based on student performance data
  • Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access

Educational Focus

We never sell your personal information to third parties. Our primary goal is providing excellent investment education, not generating revenue from your data.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We limit data sharing to essential service providers who help deliver our educational programs. These include our learning management system provider, email communication platform, and payment processor for course fees.

Service Providers

Third-party companies that help us operate our educational platform are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. They can only use your information for the specific services they provide to Motionova Academy.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by Irish law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Motionova Academy, our students, or others. This includes cooperating with law enforcement investigations or court orders.

Your Privacy Rights Under Irish and EU Law

As a company operating in Ireland, we comply with GDPR and Irish Data Protection Act 2018. You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data that we're committed to honoring.

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you, including course progress records and communication history.

Correct Information

Update or correct any inaccurate personal information in your student profile or course records.

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements for educational records retention.

Data Portability

Receive your course progress data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another education provider.

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your information while maintaining your access to completed courses and certificates.

Object to Processing

Object to certain uses of your data, particularly for marketing communications about new courses.

Data Security and Protection

We implement multiple layers of security to protect your educational records and personal information. Our systems use encryption both in transit and at rest, with regular security audits conducted by independent firms.

Technical Safeguards

All data transmission occurs over secure HTTPS connections with TLS 1.3 encryption. Our servers use AES-256 encryption for stored data, with access logs monitored continuously for suspicious activity.

Administrative Controls

Staff access to student data is strictly limited based on job responsibilities. All team members complete annual privacy training and sign confidentiality agreements before handling any personal information.

Data Retention Periods

We retain different types of information for varying periods based on legal requirements and educational best practices. Course completion certificates are maintained indefinitely to verify your achievements.

Information Type Retention Period Reason
Course certificates Indefinitely Verification of educational achievements
Student records 7 years after completion Educational institution requirements
Marketing communications Until opt-out request Ongoing educational updates
Technical logs 90 days Security monitoring and troubleshooting

International Data Transfers

Some of our educational technology providers are based outside Ireland and the EU. We ensure any international data transfers comply with GDPR through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Transfer Safeguards

When transferring data internationally, we verify that receiving countries provide adequate protection or implement additional security measures. You have the right to request copies of the safeguards we use.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your learning experience and remember your course progress. We also use analytics tools to understand how students navigate our educational content and identify areas for improvement.

  • Essential cookies for website functionality and course access
  • Performance cookies to analyze website usage patterns
  • Preference cookies to remember your learning settings
  • No advertising or third-party tracking cookies for commercial purposes

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We review and update this privacy policy annually or when significant changes occur in our data handling practices. Students receive email notifications about material changes that might affect their rights or how we use their information.

Stay Informed

Check this page periodically for updates, especially before enrolling in new courses. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

Questions About Your Privacy

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us. We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours during business days.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +353433346339

Address: 16 The Gables, Newtown, Kill, Co. Kildare, W91 H5W6, Ireland

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission if you believe we've mishandled your personal information.