Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction and Overview

PancakeSwap ("we," "us," or "our") operates akinamisato.com and provides documentary editing services and educational resources. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use our platform, services, or interact with our content.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy covers all interactions with our platform, including account creation, course enrollment, content access, and communications with our support team.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
Account credentials and profile information
Learning progress and course completion data
Payment information for course purchases
Technical data including IP address, browser type, and device information
Usage analytics and interaction patterns on our platform
Communications you send to us through contact forms or support channels

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us deliver personalized educational experiences and maintain our platform effectively. We use collected data for:

Providing access to courses, materials, and platform features
Processing payments and managing your account
Tracking learning progress and providing personalized recommendations
Communicating about courses, updates, and support issues
Improving our platform through analytics and user feedback
Ensuring platform security and preventing unauthorized access
Complying with legal requirements and protecting our rights
Data Type Purpose Retention Period
Account Information Platform access and personalization Duration of account plus 2 years
Learning Data Progress tracking and certificates 7 years for educational records
Payment Information Transaction processing 7 years for tax purposes
Analytics Data Platform improvement 2 years aggregated data

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform and deliver our services. These partnerships are governed by strict confidentiality agreements.

Service Providers We Work With

Payment processors for secure transaction handling
Cloud hosting providers for platform infrastructure
Email service providers for communications
Analytics services to understand platform usage
Customer support tools for efficient assistance
Content delivery networks for faster loading

Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation. This includes compliance with French data protection laws and international legal requirements that apply to our operations.

In the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

Your Rights and Choices

You have significant control over your personal information. Under applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of your personal data.

Rights You Can Exercise

Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Restriction: Limit how we process your information
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent: Revoke consent for specific processing activities

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

You can also manage many privacy settings directly through your account dashboard, including email preferences, data sharing options, and account deletion.

Important: Some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes even after deletion requests. We will explain any limitations when responding to your request.

Security and Data Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include both technical and organizational safeguards.

Technical Security Measures

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Encrypted storage of sensitive information
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
Automated backup systems with encryption
Intrusion detection and monitoring systems

Organizational Security

Employee training on privacy and security practices
Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
Regular review and updating of security policies
Incident response procedures for potential breaches
Confidentiality agreements with all team members

International Data Transfers

Our services may involve transferring your data outside the European Economic Area. When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content recommendations.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality
Performance cookies: Help us analyze platform usage
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics cookies: Provide insights into user behavior

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some platform features. We provide cookie consent options where required by law.

Third-Party Analytics

We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our platform. These services may collect information about your visits, including pages viewed, time spent, and navigation patterns. This data helps us improve our educational content and user experience.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us immediately so we can remove that information from our systems.

Age Verification

During account creation, we ask users to confirm their age. While we don't verify ages independently, we rely on users to provide accurate information. Users under 16 who attempt to create accounts will be directed to seek parental consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through email or prominent notices on our platform.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

How We Notify You of Changes

Email notifications for significant policy changes
Platform announcements for important updates
Updated version date prominently displayed
Summary of changes provided when material modifications occur

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

PancakeSwap Privacy Team
15 Rue Amiral Nielly
29200 Brest, France

Email: help@akinamisato.com
Phone: +33 2 30 86 89 17

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please indicate "URGENT PRIVACY REQUEST" in your subject line.