Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we collect, use, and protect your information at Tech Recruiters Academy.

Last updated: January 7, 2026

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our learning platform. Here's what we gather:

Account Information

  • Name and email address (via Google OAuth through Clerk)
  • Profile picture (if using Google sign-in)
  • Account creation date

Learning Data

  • Course enrollment and progress
  • Quiz responses and scores
  • Skills game results
  • Lesson completion status
  • Certificate achievements

Payment Information

  • Payment details are processed securely by Stripe
  • We store your Stripe customer ID for subscription management
  • We do not store credit card numbers on our servers

Usage Analytics

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Session duration and interaction patterns
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Approximate location (country/region level)

Third-Party Services

We partner with trusted third-party services to deliver our platform. Here's who processes your data:

Clerk

Authentication & user management

Stripe

Payment processing

Mux

Video streaming

MongoDB

Data storage

Microsoft Clarity

Session recording & heatmaps

Google Tag Manager

Analytics management

Vercel Analytics

Performance & usage metrics

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Here's how:

Essential Cookies

Required for authentication, security, and basic functionality. Managed by Clerk.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our platform. Includes Microsoft Clarity session recordings and Vercel Analytics.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and progress through courses for a personalized experience.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

How We Use Your Information

✓
Provide and personalize your learning experience
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Track your progress and issue certificates
✓
Process payments and manage subscriptions
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Send important updates about your account and courses
✓
Improve our platform based on usage patterns
✓
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
✓
Respond to your support requests

Information Sharing

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

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

  • •With service providers who help us operate the platform (listed above)
  • •To comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • •To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • •With your explicit consent
  • •In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition)

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Encryption

All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS

Secure Auth

OAuth 2.0 via Clerk with no password storage

PCI Compliance

Payment processing via Stripe

Access Controls

Strict internal data access policies

Your Rights

You have control over your personal data. You can:

A

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

C

Correct

Update inaccurate or incomplete information

D

Delete

Request deletion of your account and data

E

Export

Receive your data in a portable format

O

Object

Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tech.recruiters.academy

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes. Learning progress and certificate data may be retained in anonymized form for platform analytics.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our platform. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're here to help. Reach out to us if you have any questions about how we handle your data.

privacy@tech.recruiters.academy

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