Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

At Stoptech Halt, we collect information that helps us provide better financial education services. When you register for our quantitative analysis programs or machine learning courses, we gather basic details like your name, email address, and educational background.

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages you visit. This data helps us understand how people use our site and identify areas for improvement.

How We Use Your Information

Your information serves several important purposes in our educational platform. We use it to create and maintain your student account, process course enrollments, and track your learning progress through our quantitative analysis and machine learning programs.

Communication is another key area. We'll send you course updates, schedule changes for our learning programs, and important announcements about new educational content. You can control most of these communications through your account settings.

We analyze usage data to improve our courses and platform. For example, if we notice students struggling with particular concepts in our machine learning curriculum, we might develop additional resources or adjust our teaching approach. This analysis always uses aggregated, anonymized data.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We don't sell your personal information to anyone. However, we do work with trusted service providers who help us operate our educational platform effectively. These partnerships are essential for providing quality financial education services.

Payment processors handle transaction security, email service providers help us communicate course updates, and analytics tools help us understand how to improve our educational content. All these partners must agree to protect your information according to our standards.

We carefully vet all third-party services before integration. Each provider must demonstrate adequate data protection measures and agree to use your information only for the specific services they provide to us.

Your Privacy Rights

You have significant control over your personal information. Under Pakistani privacy regulations and our internal policies, you can access, modify, or delete most of your personal data through your account dashboard or by contacting our support team.

If you want to see what information we have about you, just send us a request. We'll provide a comprehensive report within 30 days. You can also request corrections if any information is incorrect or outdated.

Account deletion is straightforward, though we might retain some information for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes. For example, we keep transaction records for tax and accounting requirements as mandated by Pakistani business law.

Data Security and Protection

Protecting your information is a top priority at Stoptech Halt. We implement multiple layers of security to safeguard your personal data and ensure our educational platform remains secure for all users.

Our technical security measures include encryption for data transmission and storage, regular security audits, and restricted access controls. Only authorized staff members can access personal information, and only when necessary for their job functions.

We also maintain physical security at our offices in Faisalabad. Access to servers and data storage areas is strictly controlled, and we use security cameras and alarm systems to monitor our facilities.

While we implement strong security measures, no system is completely impervious to threats. If a security incident occurs, we'll notify affected users promptly and work with relevant Pakistani authorities as required by law.

Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide our educational services or meet legal requirements. Different types of data have different retention periods based on their purpose and regulatory requirements.

Course enrollment data and learning progress records are typically retained for three years after course completion. This allows us to provide transcripts and certificates if you need them later, and helps us track the long-term effectiveness of our educational programs.

When data reaches its retention limit, we securely delete it from our systems. This includes removing backups and ensuring the information cannot be recovered. Some aggregated, anonymized data might be retained longer for research and improvement purposes.

International Data Transfers

While Stoptech Halt operates primarily in Pakistan, some of our technology partners and service providers are located in other countries. This means your data might occasionally be processed outside Pakistan's borders.

When international transfers occur, we ensure adequate protection through contractual agreements and by working only with providers in countries with strong data protection laws. We're particularly careful about transfers to ensure they meet Pakistani privacy standards.

We maintain detailed records of all international data transfers and regularly review our practices to ensure continued compliance with Pakistani data protection requirements. If you have concerns about international transfers, you can contact us for more specific information about your data's location.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Privacy practices and legal requirements evolve over time, so we may need to update this policy occasionally. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through your registered email address and post the updated policy on our website.

Minor updates, like clarifications or contact information changes, might not trigger individual notifications. However, we always update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and maintain a record of changes.

Major changes that significantly affect your rights or how we handle your data will require your explicit consent. We'll never reduce your privacy protections without giving you the opportunity to object or close your account.