Information We Collect

At Ethena Mind, we collect information that helps us provide better educational experiences and improve our game mechanics programming platform. The types of information we gather fall into several categories, each serving specific purposes in enhancing your learning journey.

How We Use Your Information

Your information serves multiple purposes in creating a personalized and effective learning environment. We use collected data to deliver course content, track your progress, and provide technical support when needed. Additionally, this information helps us analyze learning patterns to improve our game mechanics programming curriculum.

Communication represents another important use of your data. We send course updates, remind you about upcoming deadlines, and notify you of new learning opportunities that match your interests. Our marketing communications are always optional, and you can adjust your preferences at any time through your account settings.

For business purposes, we analyze aggregated and anonymized data to understand trends in game development education, identify areas where students struggle most, and develop new courses that address emerging industry needs. This analysis never includes personally identifiable information and helps us maintain our position as a leading educational platform.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Ethena Mind operates under strict principles regarding information sharing. We never sell your personal information to third parties, and we only share data in specific circumstances that directly benefit your educational experience or are required by law.

Our primary data sharing occurs with educational partners and technology providers who support our platform operations. For example, we work with cloud storage providers to host course materials and video streaming services to deliver lectures. These partners operate under strict confidentiality agreements and can only use your information for the specific services they provide to us.

In cases where we collaborate with game development companies to provide internship opportunities or real-world project experiences, we may share relevant academic progress information with your explicit consent. These partnerships are designed to enhance your learning outcomes and provide valuable industry connections.

Your Privacy Rights

As a user of our platform, you possess comprehensive rights regarding your personal information. These rights are designed to give you control over how your data is used and to ensure transparency in our data handling practices.

• Access Right: You can request a complete copy of all personal information we maintain about you, including learning progress data, communication records, and account details.
• Correction Right: If any information we have about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections or updates through your account dashboard or by contacting our privacy team.
• Deletion Right: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain limitations related to academic records and legal compliance requirements.
• Portability Right: You can request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format to transfer to another educational platform or for your personal records.
• Restriction Right: You can request that we limit how we process your information, particularly for marketing communications or non-essential platform features.
• Objection Right: You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, including automated decision-making systems that might affect your educational experience.

To exercise any of these rights, contact our privacy team using the information provided at the end of this policy. We typically respond to privacy requests within 30 days, though complex requests may require additional time.

Data Security and Protection

Protecting your information represents one of our highest priorities. We implement multiple layers of security measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security infrastructure includes both technical and administrative safeguards designed to protect information throughout its lifecycle on our platform.

Technical security measures include encryption of data both in transit and at rest, secure servers with regular security updates, and multi-factor authentication for administrative access. We use industry-standard SSL certificates for all data transmission and employ advanced firewalls to protect against external threats.

Our team receives regular security training, and we conduct quarterly security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. Additionally, we maintain incident response procedures to quickly address any security concerns and notify affected users if a breach occurs that might impact their personal information.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our educational services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain legitimate business operations. Different types of information have different retention periods based on their purpose and legal requirements.

Account information and learning progress data are typically retained for seven years after your last platform activity to support transcript requests and verify educational achievements. Communication records and support interactions are kept for three years to help resolve any future issues and improve our services.

Technical logs and usage analytics are generally retained for one year, while marketing communication preferences are maintained until you change them or close your account. When retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your information using industry-standard data destruction methods.

If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information within 90 days, though some information may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes like fraud prevention. We will notify you of any information that cannot be immediately deleted and provide timelines for its removal.

International Data Transfers

As an educational platform serving students globally, we may transfer your information internationally to provide our services effectively. Our primary data processing occurs within the United States, but we work with service providers and educational partners in various countries to deliver comprehensive learning experiences.

When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights. These safeguards include contractual protections, adherence to international privacy frameworks, and working only with providers who demonstrate adequate data protection measures.

For users in the European Economic Area, we ensure that international transfers comply with GDPR requirements through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions. We regularly review and update our international transfer procedures to maintain the highest privacy standards.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. These technologies help us provide personalized learning experiences and improve our educational services over time.

Essential cookies are necessary for basic platform functionality, including maintaining your login session and remembering course progress. Performance cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform, allowing us to identify popular features and areas that need improvement.

Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant educational content and course recommendations based on your interests and learning history. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling certain cookies may limit some platform features. Our cookie policy provides detailed information about each type of cookie we use and how to manage your preferences.

Children's Privacy Protection

Ethena Mind is designed for adult learners and individuals over 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without proper parental consent. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our systems.

For users between 16 and 18 years of age, we recommend that parents or guardians review this privacy policy and discuss online safety practices. These users have the same privacy rights as adult users, though parents may request information about their minor child's account activity in accordance with applicable laws.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately using the information provided below. We will investigate the matter promptly and take appropriate action to protect the child's privacy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make significant changes that affect how we collect, use, or protect your information, we will notify you through email or prominent notices on our platform.

Minor updates, such as clarifications to existing practices or changes to contact information, may be made without specific notification, though we will always update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Continued use of our platform after policy changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. However, if you disagree with significant changes, you have the right to close your account and request deletion of your personal information, subject to our retention requirements.