1.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use APC Community, we may collect the following information:
- Name or username
- Email Address
- Password (stored securely in encrypted form)
- Country
- Native Languages
- Learning Languages
- Language level(s)
- Profile picture
- Cover Photo
- Biography and profile information
- Learning Posts
- Questions
- answers
- corrections
- explanations
- tips
- mini_lessons
- Comments
- Likes
- reports
- Language Partner Requests
- club_memberships
- Events
- Certifications
- academy_progress
- badges_and_achievements
- private_conversations
- images_shared_in_messages
- message_timestamps
- message_status
- ip_address
- browser_type
- device_information
- operating_system
- language_preference
- session_information
- login_history
- security_logs
2.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your public profile
- Connect you with language partners
- Provide learning features
- Deliver courses and certifications
- Improve community safety
- Prevent spam, abuse, and fraud
- Send notifications about your activity
- Respond to support requests
- Improve APC Community and our services
3.
Public Information
Some information is visible to other community members, including:
- Username
- Country
- Languages
- Profile picture
- Cover Photo
- Public posts
- Public comments
- Certifications
- Community Badges
- Reputation level
๐ Private messages:
Private messages remain visible only to the participants in the conversation.
4.
Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.
- We use reasonable security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- Passwords are securely encrypted before being stored.
- Although we strive to protect your data, no online service can guarantee absolute security.
5.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
APC Community may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze platform usage
- Enhance your browsing experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some platform features may not function properly.
6.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- When required by law.
- To protect the security of APC Community and its users.
- To investigate abuse, fraud, or illegal activity.
- With trusted service providers who help operate our platform under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
7.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
- Access your personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update your profile.
- Delete your account.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Object to certain data processing activities.
- Request a copy of your personal data.
8.
Account Deletion
You may delete your account at any time.
Some public content, such as community discussions, may remain available to preserve the integrity of conversations, but it will no longer be associated with your personal profile whenever possible.
9.
Children's Privacy
APC Community is intended for users who meet the minimum age required under the applicable laws of their country. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by law.
10.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page together with the latest revision date.
11.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: