Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 January 2026

At SitaraAkram.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our website (https://sitaraakram.com/), our Learning Management System (LMS), and related services, including courses, webinars, and blogs (collectively, the “Services”).


All reasonable effort has been made to ensure that our Privacy Policy is compliant with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR regulations. 


1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you register for an account, enroll in a course, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and payment details.
  • User Content: Content you submit, such as comments in course forums or webinar questions.
  • Browsing Information: Data about your interaction with our Services, including pages visited, courses accessed, and time spent on the site.
  • Device and Log Information: Technical details like your IP address, browser type, and device information to enhance site performance and security.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve functionality, analyse usage, and personalise your experience. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our Services, such as delivering courses and processing payments.
  • Communicate with you about your account, course updates, or promotional offers.
  • Analyse usage patterns to enhance our platform and content.
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our Services.


3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, hosting services) who assist in operating our Services, bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Obligations: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, we may disclose your information to authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale, your information may be transferred to a successor entity.


4. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erase: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restrict or Object: Limit or object to certain data processing activities.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails via the Unsubscribe link in each email. To exercise these rights, contact us at LINK.


5. Data Security

We use encryption, firewalls, and regular security assessments to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our Services or comply with legal requirements. Account data is deleted upon request, subject to legal obligations.


7. Third-Party Links

Our Services may link to third-party sites (e.g., YouTube). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before engaging.


8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.


9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored on servers in the United States or other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers by checking that the servers comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018. Currently, this website is hosted on a server located in the UK.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be posted on our website with the effective date. Your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


11. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your data protection rights, contact us at embark@sitaraakram.com

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you.