Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2024

Welcome to PathCert ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate pathcert.com, a certification and career path guidance platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. Please read this carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored securely via Firebase Authentication).

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with PathCert, including pages visited, certifications saved, quiz scores, and roadmap progress. This data is used solely to power your personal profile and improve the platform.

Contact Form Data: When you submit a message via our Contact page, your name, email, and message are processed by Formspree (formspree.io) and forwarded to us. We do not store this data on our servers.

Cookies and Analytics: We may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to understand site traffic and user behaviour. No personally identifiable information is included in analytics data.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and personalise your PathCert experience (saved certs, progress tracking, quiz history)
  • To send important account-related emails (password resets, account confirmations)
  • To respond to your contact form enquiries
  • To improve the platform through anonymised usage analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Google Firebase (Firestore and Authentication), which uses industry-standard encryption at rest and in transit. We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

4. Third-Party Services

PathCert uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

  • Google Firebase: Authentication and database storage
  • Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
  • Formspree: Contact form processing
  • Google Fonts: Typography (Inter font)

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

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for the platform to function (authentication sessions). We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of PathCert may not work correctly without them.

6. Your Rights

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Withdraw consent for optional data processing at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

7. Children's Privacy

PathCert is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of PathCert after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through our Contact page or by emailing us directly. We aim to respond within 5 business days.