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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2024

1. Introduction

  • Welcome to DSA Steps ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
  • Please note that our services are intended for users in the United States only and are not intended for users in the European Union or for children under the age of 13.

2. Who We Are

DSA Steps is an educational platform that provides data structures and algorithms learning resources. We are based in the United States and our services are designed for use within the United States.

3. Geographic Restrictions

3.1 European Union Residents

Our services are not intended for use by residents of the European Union (EU) or individuals located within the EU. We do not actively market to or process the personal information of EU residents in a manner that would subject us to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3.2 Age Restrictions

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our services or provide any personal information to us.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Account information (email address, username)
  • Payment information (processed through our payment processor, Stripe)
  • Course progress and performance data
  • Communications with us

4.2 Information Automatically Collected

  • Device information (browser type, IP address)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

5. Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your complete credit card information. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information about how they handle your payment data.

6. How We Use Your Information

  • We use the information we collect to:
  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process your payments
  • Track your progress in courses
  • Communicate with you about our services
  • Improve our services
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

  • We may share your information with:
  • Service providers (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors)
  • Professional advisors (e.g., lawyers, accountants)
  • Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law
  • Potential buyers in the event of a business sale or merger
  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

  • You may:
  • Access your personal information
  • Update or correct your personal information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@dsasteps.com.

10. California Privacy Notice

While we do not currently meet the thresholds that would make us subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), we respect California residents' privacy rights. If we become subject to these laws in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

12. Additional Information

12.1 Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

12.2 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.

12.3 Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

12.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

13. Legal Basis for Processing

  • We process your personal information based on:
  • Performance of our contract with you
  • Our legitimate business interests
  • Your consent
  • Compliance with legal obligations

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

15. Contact Us

  • If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
  • Email: privacy@dsasteps.com
  • DSA Steps
  • 5900 Balcones Drive # 22497
  • Austin, TX 78731

By using DSA Steps, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.