Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Mission
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the manner in which Embark (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “Learner” or “you”) of the Embark platform (the “Platform”).
Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal identifiable information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when you visit our Platform, register on the Platform, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Platform. However, please note that:
- We do not ask you for Personal Information unless we truly need it to provide you with access to the Platform and the services/products offered therein.
- We do not share your Personal Information with anyone except to comply with applicable laws, develop our products and services, or protect our rights.
- We do not store Personal Information on our servers unless required for the ongoing operation of the Platform.
Types of Information Collected:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII):Â We may collect PII such as your name and email address to enable your access to the Platform and the services/products offered therein. We will only collect PII that is voluntarily submitted by you.
- Non-Personal Identifiable Information:Â When you interact with our Platform, we may collect non-PII such as your browser name, language preference, referring site, date and time of each user request, operating system, internet service provider, and other similar information.
- Cookies:Â To enhance your experience, our Platform may use cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s computer by a website. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the Platform may not function properly if you disable cookies.
How We Use and Share Information Collected
We may collect and use your PII for the following purposes:
- To provide access to the Platform and services/products:Â We use your information to allow you to access the Platform and the services/products offered, including providing customer service, fulfilling purchases, verifying user information, and resolving technical issues.
- To improve the Platform and maintain safety:Â We use your information to improve and customize the Platform and services/products offered. We also use your information to prevent, detect, investigate, and take measures against criminal activity, fraud, misuse of the Platform, and threats to our rights or the safety of our users.
- To communicate with you or market our services/products:Â We may use your email address to communicate with you about your orders, new products, services, or to receive your feedback. You can unsubscribe from receiving future emails at any time.
We do not use PII for automated decision-making or creating profiles other than what is described in this Policy. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise exploit your PII to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any PII with our business partners and affiliates for the purposes stated above.
Your Choices
- Limit the information you provide:Â You can choose the information you provide to us, including the option to update or delete your information. However, limited information may restrict your access to the Platform or its features.
- Limit the communications you receive:Â You can choose what kind of communication you receive from us. However, there may be certain legal or security-related communications that you cannot opt out of.
- Reject cookies and other similar technologies:Â You can reject or remove cookies from your web browser. However, some services/products offered on the Platform may not function or be available if cookies are disabled.
Your Rights
Learners have specific rights regarding their PII as specified below. These rights may vary depending on your location.
- Right to Confirmation and Access:Â You have the right to confirmation and access to your PII with us.
- Right to Correction:Â You have the right to request correction of inaccurate PII.
- Right to be Forgotten:Â You have the right to restrict or prevent the disclosure of your PII under certain circumstances.
- Right to Erasure:Â You can request to erase your PII from our Platform. However, this will permanently delete your account and information.
Protection of Your Information
We take all reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access, use, alteration or destruction of PII. We limit disclosure of PII to our employees, contractors, and affiliates who need the information to process it on our behalf or provide services available on the Platform. We may also disclose PII to comply with court orders or legal requirements, protect our rights, or prevent fraud or other harmful activities.
Limitation of Liability
WE IMPLEMENT REASONABLE SECURITY MEASURES TO PROTECT AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, DISCLOSURE, ALTERATION, OR DESTRUCTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION. HOWEVER, NO INTERNET TRANSMISSION OR ELECTRONIC STORAGE IS EVER FULLY SECURE, AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE THEFT, DESTRUCTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.