Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy governs how AIBridgeAcademy, an online educational platform focused on AI for business leaders and professionals, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data. It is designed for individuals engaging with our digital learning services from within Switzerland and globally. The document outlines our responsibilities under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), as well as compliance with international standards such as the GDPR where applicable.

Privacy Policy

We collect personal information solely to operate our learning services efficiently, enhance user experience, fulfill contractual obligations, and ensure regulatory compliance. The categories of data we may collect include:

Identification Data: Name, email address, country of residence

Professional Data: Role, industry, company name (if applicable)

Platform Activity: Course enrollment, content interaction, quiz results

Transaction Data: Payment records, invoicing details, subscription history

Technical Data: IP address, browser settings, session timestamps, device type

Communication Logs: Support queries, feedback forms, marketing preferences

We store all user data in encrypted environments using secure cloud infrastructure located within Switzerland and EU-compliant territories. Retention periods depend on the service relationship, legal obligations, or user-initiated data deletion requests.

GDPR

For users in the EU/EEA, we recognize the following rights under GDPR:

Right to access and rectify personal data

Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

Right to restrict or object to data processing

Right to data portability

Right to withdraw consent at any time

The legal bases we rely on for processing your data include:

Contractual necessity: Managing course access, billing, and certifications

Legitimate interest: Improving content delivery, detecting fraud, securing accounts

Consent: Newsletters, feedback collection, promotional communication

Legal obligation: Tax documentation, audit logs, anti-abuse enforcement

All data requests or concerns should be directed to: privacy@aibridgeacademy.com

Cookie Policy

4.1 Types of cookies used

Essential Cookies: Required to operate learning modules, logins, and secure navigation

Performance Cookies: Analyze platform usage and user flow to refine functionality

Functionality Cookies: Store session preferences, saved course progress, language choice

Marketing Cookies: Enable opt-in tracking for promotional messages or referrals

4.2 How to disable cookies

You can adjust cookie settings at any time through your browser controls. You may also use our in-platform cookie settings panel to selectively opt out of non-essential cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to access full functionality of the site.

Third-Party Sharing

We only share data with third parties under the following circumstances:

With service providers (e.g. cloud hosting, payment processors, email platforms) who have signed data processing agreements compliant with FADP and GDPR

With legal authorities, if required by Swiss law or international legal processes

With explicit user consent, such as when generating external certificates or reports

With affiliates or instructors under strict confidentiality and only for educational delivery

Under no circumstances do we sell or lease your data to advertisers or unrelated external parties.

Data Security Measures

We maintain a multilayered security infrastructure including:

Encrypted data storage using AES-256 protocols

SSL/TLS-encrypted user sessions

Role-based platform access and activity logging

Regular penetration testing and patch management

2FA and password-hashing protocols for all staff accounts

Scheduled backups and failover recovery systems

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities in accordance with applicable law and within the prescribed notification periods.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 24 June 2025. Any revisions to this policy will be announced on our website and communicated via registered user email at least 30 days prior to implementation.