PMPodium — Ace Your PMP Certification

The protection of your personal data is a priority for PMPodium. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is [Name/Company], located in [City, Morocco]. For any questions, you can contact us at: support@pmpodium.com.

2. Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary for the proper functioning of the service: account information (first name, last name, email address), progress data (quiz scores, time spent on simulations, quiz history and success statistics), technical data (IP address, browser type, device used, and session cookies).

3. Payment Processing (Paddle Clause)

PMPodium uses Paddle as an authorized reseller (Merchant of Record). PMPodium does not store and has no access to your banking details (credit card numbers, PayPal credentials, etc.). This information is collected and processed directly by Paddle in accordance with their own privacy policy. Paddle only shares with us confirmation of payment, your country of residence (for tax purposes), and your email address.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to: create and manage your access to the platform; track your progress and provide personalized statistics; send service emails (purchase confirmations, password resets); and improve the performance and security of our application.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Contract performance: necessary to provide you with SaaS access after purchase. Consent: for sending newsletters or promotional offers (if you have checked the relevant box). Legitimate interest: to ensure platform security and prevent fraud.

6. Data Retention

Account data: retained as long as your account is active. After 2 years of inactivity, your data is anonymized or deleted. Payment data: retained by Paddle in accordance with international financial legal obligations.

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We never sell your data. We share it only with trusted service providers necessary for the service: Paddle for transaction management; our hosting provider to store application data; an audience analytics tool to understand overall site usage (anonymized data only).

8. Your Rights (GDPR and Law 09-08)

In accordance with GDPR and Moroccan law 09-08, you have the following rights: right of access (obtain a copy of your data), right of rectification (correct inaccurate information), right to erasure (request deletion of your account and data), right to object (oppose the use of your data for marketing purposes). To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pmpodium.com.

9. Cookies

PMPodium uses cookies to maintain your active session and analyze audience behavior. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some features of the service.

10. Security

We implement technical security measures (SSL/HTTPS encryption) and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.