Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: january 1st 2025

Urban Academy is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all visitors, learners, and partners who interact with our platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with applicable laws of Bangladesh and global data protection standards.


1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, register for a course, or interact with our services, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Full name, email address, phone number, billing information, shipping address, educational details.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and usage behavior via cookies and analytics tools.

  • Course Activity Data: Login activity, assignment submissions, quiz results, and dashboard engagement.

  • Payment Information: Transaction ID, payment method (Bkash, card, etc.), and confirmation details (Note: We do not store full card or wallet credentials).


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To register and enroll you in courses

  • To manage your access to live and recorded classes

  • To personalize your learning experience and track your progress

  • To communicate important course updates, reminders, and offers

  • To provide certificates, gifts, and post-course support

  • To analyze website and course performance for improvement

  • To comply with legal and financial regulations


3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

However, we may share limited data with:

  • Service Providers: For delivery of digital tools (e.g., email services, hosting providers, analytics platforms)

  • Legal Authorities: If required by court order or applicable law

  • Mentors/Internship Partners: To validate performance and offer job placement or project opportunities

All such sharing is strictly controlled and only done when necessary.


4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your login status

  • Analyze visitor behavior (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

  • Improve site performance and content personalization

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though it may limit access to certain features.


5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as you are enrolled in a course and for up to 12 months afterward, unless legally required to retain it longer.

After this period, your data is either anonymized or securely deleted from our systems.


6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data

  • Update or correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal limits)

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To request these, please email: support@urbanacademy.com


7. Data Protection Measures

We implement reasonable physical, digital, and administrative safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Restricted admin access

  • Secure payment gateways

  • Regular audits and backup procedures

Despite our best efforts, no system is 100% secure, and users should take care while sharing sensitive data online.


8. Changes to This Policy

Urban Academy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in laws, services, or operational practices. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notification.


9. Contact Us

For any questions, clarifications, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email: support@urbanacademy.com
Phone: +880 1968-141100


Thank you for trusting Urban Academy. Your privacy is our priority.