Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 23, 2025

Welcome to learnembedded.dev — an online platform for embedded systems and IoT education. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://learnembedded.dev. We are an independent educational publisher providing courses, tutorials, and other learning materials in embedded systems and machine learning. The site is owned and operated by Skal Risa, LLC.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Account Registration

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password to manage course access and personalize your learning experience.

Course Participation

We track your course progress, quiz results, and certification status to deliver the course experience and improve our offerings.

Newsletter Sign-Up

When you subscribe to updates, we collect your name and email address. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

Contact Forms

If you contact us via a form, we collect your name, email, and message for the sole purpose of responding.

Comments and Community Forums

If you leave comments, we collect the data you provide, your IP address, and browser user agent string to detect spam.

Payment Information

If you purchase a course, payment is processed securely through a third-party provider (e.g., Stripe or PayPal). We do not store your credit card details.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Track course progress
  • Analyze site usage via Google Analytics
  • Display embedded videos (e.g., YouTube)
  • Run marketing campaigns using Meta Pixel

Cookies and scripts are blocked until you give consent via our cookie banner (powered by Complianz). You can manage your preferences anytime.

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract (to deliver your courses)
  • Consent (for marketing and tracking)
  • Legitimate interest (to improve our services and protect against fraud)

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited data with:

  • Email providers (e.g., ConvertKit, Mailchimp) for newsletters
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for transactions
  • Analytics and advertising partners (Google and Meta) — only with your consent
  • Learning platform plugins or services (e.g., LearnDash)

All partners are required to comply with GDPR or equivalent standards.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Course data: retained while your account is active
  • Contact and newsletter info: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Comments: retained indefinitely unless manually removed

You may delete your account at any time via your profile settings.

Your Rights

If you are in the EU/EEA or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Correct or update your information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please use this contact form.

Data Transfers

Some of your data may be processed outside of your country, including the United States. We work with providers who adhere to appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent frameworks.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Please check back for updates.