Privacy Policy

4Geeks Academy follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

Like many websites, 4Geeks Academy uses "cookies" to store information including visitors' preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the user experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.

What we send & why: If you provide your mobile number, we may send you service-related or informational SMS messages (e.g., enrollment updates, reminders, support notifications). Marketing messages are only sent if you explicitly agree to receive them.

How we collect consent: Consent is obtained through our web forms, checkboxes, enrollment or event registration flows, or when you text us first. Each form clearly states that submitting your number authorizes us to send SMS messages.

Opting out: You can opt out at any time by replying **STOP** to any message. You may receive one final message confirming your opt-out. For help, reply **HELP** or email privacy@4geeksacademy.com.

Message & data rates: Standard message and data rates may apply, and message frequency varies.

Carrier disclaimer: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

We treat phone numbers and SMS interaction data as personal information:

- No sale or sharing: We do not sell or share your phone number with third parties for their own marketing.

- Limited access: Only authorized personnel and service providers (e.g., SMS delivery vendors) can access this data to perform services on our behalf.

- Secure storage: Data is stored using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect it.

- Retention: We keep SMS-related data only as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations, then delete or anonymize it.

Some advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Each of our advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their policies on user data. For easier access, we hyperlink to their Privacy Policies below.

You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of 4Geeks Academy. Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on 4Geeks Academy, which are sent directly to users' browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit. Note that 4Geeks Academy has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

4Geeks Academy's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers, messaging providers, or websites. Thus, we advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party services for more detailed information, including how to opt out. You can disable cookies through your individual browser options; instructions can be found at your browser’s website.

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. 4Geeks Academy does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child provided such information on our website, contact us immediately and we will promptly remove it from our records.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect on 4Geeks Academy. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy. By providing your phone number and affirmatively opting in where required, you consent to receive SMS communications as described above and agree to our Terms and Conditions.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.