PRIVACY POLICY

1. 1. General Information

   1.1. Peerstack Academy (hereinafter referred to as "We") carries out the collection, processing, and protection of our users' personal data.

   1.2. We are the sole controller of all data collected about you. We make decisions regarding how, for what purpose, and where the information is used, store data in our database for the purpose of providing comprehensive services, and protect it from a security standpoint.

   1.3. Under the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Personal Data," you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data and usage history from our database, as well as other rights.

2. 2. About Us

   2.1. We provide educational programs in coding and software engineering, including Full Stack Development, Front-End Development, Back-End Development, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, and other technical disciplines.

   2.2. These services are carried out in the area allocated to us at the Azerbaijan Technical University.

   2.3. When applying through our website, certain personal data of Users is collected, processed, and stored by us for the purposes set out in this policy.

   2.4. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our customer service at info@peerstack.tech (email).

3. 3. Consent to the Privacy Policy

   3.1. By accepting this Privacy Policy, you explicitly consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data during the use of services provided by Us. This consent also applies to the use of the data you provide for the proper and effective delivery of services.

   3.1.1. By submitting an application through our website or by otherwise contacting Peerstack Academy through our official communication channels, you acknowledge and agree that Peerstack Academy may use the contact information you voluntarily provide (including your email address, phone number, WhatsApp or other communication channels) to communicate with you regarding your application, admissions, educational services, customer support, operational notifications and educational communications, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

   3.2. For the purpose of fulfilling our legal obligations and ensuring the quality of our services, We may use your personal data in the following cases:

   3.2.1. Management of our website and ensuring the uninterrupted and functional operation of the services we provide to you;

   3.2.2. Conducting statistical research and analytical reviews for the purpose of improving services and enhancing user experience;

   3.2.3. The necessity of obtaining data for user identity verification and security purposes;

   3.2.4. Provision of data in cases established by law or at the request of relevant government authorities.

   3.3. This Privacy Policy applies only to data collected by Us. You are responsible for the accuracy of the personal data you provide. Inaccurate or incomplete data, such as an incorrectly entered email address, may prevent Us from communicating with you effectively.

   3.4. If you are not satisfied with our policy regarding the collection and processing of data, you have the right to withdraw your consent. The withdrawal of consent has legal effect for the future and does not affect previous processing. You may also request information from Us about the purpose of data collection, to whom it was transferred, and how it was processed. If you believe that data is being processed in violation of legislation and agreed purposes, you have the right to object.

   3.5. Collected personal data is stored only for the duration of the provision of our services and the fulfillment of the stated purposes. When the relevant purposes are fulfilled or there is no longer a legal basis for storing the data, the user may request the deletion of their account and data. In this case, the data is deleted or destroyed accordingly.

   3.6. By accepting this Privacy Policy, you confirm your full and informed consent to the collection, processing, storage, and, in cases provided by law, transfer of your personal data to third parties for the specified purposes, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Personal Data." You also acknowledge that you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time and to receive additional information about the processing of your personal data.

4. 4. Scope of the Privacy Policy

   General scope of Personal Data:

   4.1. Personal data - any information that allows direct or indirect identification of a person;

   4.2. Personal and contact information – We collect the first name, last name, patronymic (where applicable), educational background, English language proficiency, date of birth, CV, email address, phone number, and any other information voluntarily provided by individuals who use our Services and/or register voluntarily. Such information may also be used to deliver operational notifications, information about educational services, educational newsletters and bulletins describing our activities, updates and offers, as well as other service-related communications through digital and traditional communication channels.

5. 5. Specific purposes of obtaining personal data

   5.1. We use personal data for the purpose of creating and securely managing user accounts;

   5.2. Personal data is used to support law enforcement agencies against violations;

   5.3. Personal data is collected for the purpose of conducting and preparing confidential statistical analyses and market research, both internally and through third parties;

   5.4. Personal data is used for managing services and operations within the application and increasing their efficiency;

   5.5. We process personal data for the purpose of establishing effective communication with users, improving our services and website;

   5.6. Personal data is used to inform users about new educational programs, educational services, workshops, hackathons, scholarship opportunities, events, learning materials, activity reports and newsletters, special offers, and other educational opportunities;

   5.7. When necessary, personal data may be used for the purpose of managing new business activities;

   5.8. Personal data is verified and processed for the purpose of preventing illegal transactions, fraud, and other criminal activities;

   5.9. We carry out the collection and processing of personal data to provide support to users while using the application, and to deliver news and other important information.

   5.10. We use the contact information voluntarily provided by users to communicate regarding:

   5.10.1. application processing;

   5.10.2. interview invitations;

   5.10.3. scholarship decisions and results;

   5.10.4. admission and enrollment;

   5.10.5. onboarding and educational services;

   5.10.6. payment reminders and administrative matters;

   5.10.7. class schedules and educational activities;

   5.10.8. learning progress and graduation;

   5.10.9. customer support;

   5.10.10. account management, technical notifications and security-related communications where applicable.

   5.11. We may also send educational newsletters and announcements containing information about new educational programs, workshops, hackathons, scholarships, educational events, community activities, learning resources and other educational opportunities. Users may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanism included in every marketing email or by contacting us directly. Operational communications that are necessary for providing requested educational services are not affected by marketing communication preferences.

   5.12. We communicate only with individuals who voluntarily provide their contact information through our website, official communication channels or enrollment process. We do not purchase, rent or use third-party mailing lists. We periodically review and maintain our contact database to remove invalid or inactive contact information where appropriate. We monitor email delivery performance, including delivery failures, bounce rates and complaint rates, and take reasonable measures to maintain reliable and responsible communications.

6. 6. Transfer of Personal Data

   6.1. Your personal data provided to Us by you or through third parties is used for the purpose of providing high-level services. This includes measures necessary for providing technical support, delivering information about applications and services, maintaining contact with you, responding to inquiries, and providing other services.

   6.2. Your personal data may be transferred to relevant government bodies only in cases required by the current legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

   6.3. If there are suspicions related to legal violations or security risks, we may share certain personal data with relevant law enforcement agencies to prevent illegal activities and ensure the safety of our users.

7. 7. Destruction of Collected Data

   7.1. You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data after using our services. To do so, you must contact our email address established for data protection. Based on your request, in accordance with Article 9.4 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Personal Data," personal data related to you will be deleted from our servers.

   7.1.1. Based on legal requirements, some of your data may not be deleted after your request, on the basis that the necessity to store such data is still in effect.

   7.2. If any suspicion or deficiency arises regarding the security of your personal data, we will implement all reasonable preventive and necessary measures to ensure the protection of your data.

8. 8. Changes

   8.1. We may make periodic changes to the Privacy Policy. The new version of the Privacy Policy takes effect after being published on the website.

   8.2. Your continued use of the application after the publication of the new version of the Privacy Policy means that you have accepted and agreed to those changes. If you do not agree with these changes, you must refrain from accessing the application and discontinue the use of services.

9. 9. How to contact us?

   9.1. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding the Privacy Policy, you can contact us through the following means:

   Email: info@peerstack.tech

Last updated: 31.07.2026