Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Meridian AI Academy ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Platform. By using Meridian AI Academy, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Your name and email address when you create an account.
• Payment information: Payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your card details — Stripe handles all payment data in accordance with PCI-DSS standards.
• Usage data: Information about how you use the Platform, including lessons accessed and course progress.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically when you use the Platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain your access to course content.
• Process your payment and manage your account.
• Send transactional emails (purchase confirmations, account notices).
• Improve and develop the Platform based on usage patterns.
• Respond to your support enquiries.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your account data is stored securely in our database. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Stripe — Payment processing. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel — Platform hosting and deployment.

6. Cookies

We use session cookies to maintain your login state. These are essential for the Platform to function. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to log in.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@meridianaiacademy.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at support@meridianaiacademy.com.