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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we handle and protect your information at api-glow.

Last Updated: January 2025

At api-glow, we believe transparency builds trust. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website or use our services, and how we use it. We're based in Vietnam, and we follow Vietnamese data protection regulations along with international best practices.

This isn't legal jargon for the sake of it. We actually want you to understand what happens with your data. If something here confuses you, reach out. We're happy to explain.

1 Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with us. Some you give us directly. Some we gather automatically. Here's the breakdown:

Information You Provide

When you sign up for our courses or contact us, you share information like your name, email address, phone number, and sometimes your educational background. We ask for this because we need it to provide our services and stay in touch with you about your learning journey.

  • Contact details when you fill out forms or reach out to us
  • Account information when you create a profile on our platform
  • Payment information when you enroll in paid programs
  • Educational background to help us tailor content appropriately
  • Communication preferences so we don't bother you with stuff you don't want

Information We Collect Automatically

Like most websites, we collect technical information when you visit. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you navigate our site. We use this to improve the user experience and troubleshoot problems.

Technical Data Collected: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, access dates and times, and general geographic location based on IP address.

2 How We Use Your Information

We use your information for practical reasons, not because we're curious about your life. Here's what we actually do with the data we collect:

  • Deliver our educational programs and communicate about courses
  • Process payments and send receipts or invoices
  • Respond to your questions and provide customer support
  • Send relevant updates about programs you've shown interest in
  • Improve our website and educational content based on usage patterns
  • Comply with legal obligations under Vietnamese law
  • Prevent fraud and maintain security on our platform

We don't sell your personal information to third parties. We don't spam you with irrelevant marketing. If you're getting emails from us, it's because you signed up for something or we think you'd genuinely find the information useful.

Marketing Communications: You can opt out of promotional emails anytime by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email. Course-related communications (like schedule changes or important updates) will still come through since those are essential to the service you signed up for.

3 Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

That said, no system is completely bulletproof. We do everything reasonably possible to keep your data safe, but we can't guarantee absolute security. If we detect any breach that affects your personal information, we'll notify you as required by Vietnamese law.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Here's a general timeline:

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Account Information Duration of account + 2 years Service provision and legal compliance
Payment Records 7 years Tax and accounting requirements
Course Progress Data Duration of enrollment + 3 years Certificate verification and support
Marketing Communications Until you opt out + 30 days Preference management
Website Analytics 26 months Performance analysis

4 Sharing Your Information

We share your information only when necessary and never for purposes beyond what we've told you about. Here's who might see your data:

  • Service providers who help us run our platform (payment processors, email services, hosting providers)
  • Educational partners if you're enrolled in co-branded or collaborative programs
  • Legal authorities if required by Vietnamese law or to protect our rights
  • Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants) under confidentiality obligations

All third parties we work with are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the specific purposes we've authorized. We vet our partners carefully and don't work with anyone we wouldn't trust with our own data.

International Transfers: Some of our service providers are located outside Vietnam. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Vietnamese data protection standards.

5 Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information. These aren't just theoretical rights either. We've built processes to make sure you can actually exercise them:

Access and Correction

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. If any of that information is inaccurate or outdated, you can ask us to correct it. Most of this you can do directly through your account settings.

Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information. We'll do so unless we need to keep it for legal reasons (like tax records) or to complete services you've paid for. Once you complete a request, we'll delete your data within 30 days.

Data Portability

You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format that you can transfer to another service. We'll provide this in CSV or JSON format within 15 days of your request.

Restriction and Objection

You can object to certain types of processing or ask us to restrict how we use your information. For example, you might want us to stop using your data for marketing while still maintaining your course access.

How to Exercise Your Rights: Send an email to info@api-glow.com with your request. Include your name, email address, and specific request. We'll verify your identity and respond within 15 business days. There's no fee for most requests unless they're excessive or repetitive.

6 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. Some are essential for the site to work. Others help us understand how you use the site so we can make it better.

  • Essential cookies that make the website function properly
  • Analytics cookies that show us which pages are popular and where people get stuck
  • Preference cookies that remember your settings and language choices
  • Marketing cookies that help us show relevant content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies might break some site functionality, but you're free to do it. Most browsers let you block third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones, which is a reasonable middle ground.

7 Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for adults. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 16 years old. If you're under 16, please don't provide us with any personal information. If we discover we've collected information from someone under 16, we'll delete it promptly.

If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately at info@api-glow.com.

8 Changes to This Policy

We update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website.

The "Last Updated" date at the top tells you when we last revised the policy. We encourage you to review it periodically, especially before providing new personal information.

If you continue using our services after we post changes, that means you accept the updated policy. If you don't agree with changes, you can close your account before they take effect.

9 Vietnamese Law Compliance

As a business operating in Vietnam, we comply with the Law on Cybersecurity (2018) and Decree 13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection. This includes requirements for data localization, user consent, and data breach notification.

We maintain data processing records and conduct regular security assessments as required by Vietnamese regulations. Our practices align with both local requirements and international standards where applicable.

Data Localization: Certain user data is stored on servers located within Vietnam to comply with local data residency requirements. We maintain backup systems in accordance with Vietnamese cybersecurity regulations.

Questions About Privacy?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, we're here to help. Reach out through any of these channels:

info@api-glow.com +84 972 200 984 Sn 58 Tổ 10 phương lâm Thị Xã Hoà Bình, Hữu Nghị, Hòa Bình, Vietnam

This privacy policy is effective as of January 15, 2025