Privacy Policy – The Learning Curve

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how The Learning Curve (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or use our website at https://zlearningcurve.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service.

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

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Professional Information: Company name, job title, industry, professional interests.
Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, feedback, and other communications you send to us.
Account Information: Username, password, and other account credentials (if applicable).
Consultation Data: Information you provide during AI consulting sessions or service requests.
Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed by third-party payment processors).

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers.
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, referring websites.
Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and system activity.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Media Platforms: If you connect through social media or use social login features.
Business Partners: Information from professional networks or referral partners.
Public Sources: Publicly available information from professional directories or websites.
Analytics Providers: Aggregated data from third-party analytics services.
Hosting Platforms: Technical data from hosting and service providers.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 Service Provision

Providing AI consulting services and professional portfolio access.
Processing and responding to your inquiries and service requests.
Creating and managing user accounts (if applicable).
Delivering personalized content and recommendations.
Processing payments and managing billing.

3.2 Communication

Sending service-related notifications and updates.
Responding to your questions, comments, and support requests.
Providing information about our services, updates, and promotional materials.
Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent).

3.3 Business Operations

Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Service.
Conducting research and development for new features and services.
Monitoring and ensuring the security and integrity of our Service.
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.
Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.

3.4 Legal and Compliance

Responding to legal requests and court orders.
Protecting our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users.
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Defending against legal claims and disputes.

4. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

4.1 General Rights

Access: Request copies of your personal information.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal limitations).
Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.
Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

4.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at info@zlearningcurve.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days).

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
Regular security assessments and audits.
Access controls and authentication procedures.
Employee training on data protection and security.
Incident response and breach notification procedures.
Regular software updates and security patches.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at info@zlearningcurve.com.

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Learning Curve
📧 Email: info@zlearningcurve.com
📞 Phone: +961 71 455 787
For privacy-specific inquiries: info@zlearningcurve.com
For data protection officer inquiries: info@zlearningcurve.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days.

8. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Privacy Policy is effective as of August 18, 2025 and supersedes all prior privacy policies. This policy will remain in effect until updated or replaced.

Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: August 8, 2025
Next Review Date: August 8, 2026