Privacy Policy
At Vision Science Academy, we believe trust is the foundation of education. We are transparent about how we handle your personal information.
Executive Summary
- We only collect data required for your education.
- We do not sell your personal data to advertisers.
- You control your data settings.
- Payment data is processed securely via Stripe/PayPal.
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how Vision Science Academy ("VSA", "we", "us") collects, uses, and discloses information, and what choices you have with respect to the information. This policy applies to the VSA website, our LMS (Learning Management System), and any related mobile applications.
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Why we need it |
|---|---|---|
| Account Data | Name, Email, Professional Title, Country | To create your account and issue certificates. |
| Academic Data | Quiz scores, Course progress, Assignment uploads | To track educational progress and Fellowship eligibility. |
| Financial Data | Transaction ID, Billing Address (We do not store full card numbers) | To process membership fees and taxes. |
3. How We Use Data
Service Delivery
To provide access to webinars, grade your assessments, and generate your Continuing Education (CE) certificates automatically.
Communication
Sending password reset emails, new course notifications, and weekly vision science newsletters (which you can opt-out of).
Platform Improvement
Analyzing which courses are most popular to guide our future curriculum development.
Legal Compliance
Complying with tax laws (VAT/GST) and data protection regulations in the UK and EU.
5. Your Data Rights
Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure ("To be forgotten")
Request complete deletion of your account and records.
7. Contact DPO
Have questions about your privacy?
Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is available to answer your questions regarding this policy or your personal information.
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