Privacy Policy for Virtual Academy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: JULY, 14, 2025
Welcome to Virtual Academy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your data.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.
1. Definitions
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Account: Your personal account used to access our services.
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Company: Refers to Virtual Academy, Abbottabad, Pakistan.
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Cookies: Small files stored on your device that track usage and improve user experience.
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Country: Refers to Pakistan.
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Device: Any device such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet used to access our services.
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Personal Data: Any information that identifies or can identify you as an individual.
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Service: Refers to our website and any related online services.
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Service Provider: Third-party vendors who help us operate, analyze, or improve our services.
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Third-Party Social Media Service: Platforms like Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn through which you may log in to our services.
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Usage Data: Data collected automatically when using the service, such as IP address, browser type, and visited pages.
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Website: Virtual Academy’s website, accessible at https://virtualacademy.pk
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You: The user of our website or services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data
While using our services, we may ask for personal information including:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Address, City, Province, ZIP/Postal code
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Usage Data
Usage Data
Collected automatically and may include:
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Your device’s IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited on our website
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Date and time of visits
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Time spent on pages
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Device identifiers and diagnostic data
When accessing our services via mobile devices, we may collect details like:
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Mobile device type and unique ID
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Mobile operating system and browser type
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Device IP address
Information from Third-Party Social Media
If you choose to sign up or log in using social media services (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may collect information associated with those accounts, such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Profile information
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Contact lists
You can choose how much information to share with us through these services.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Operate and secure our services
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Remember your preferences
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Analyze website performance
Types of cookies we use include:
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Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
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Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.
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Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website.
You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use your data to:
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Provide and maintain our services
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Manage your account and login details
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Process payments and deliver purchased services
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Send updates, newsletters, and promotional content (unless you opt out)
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Respond to your inquiries and requests
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Analyze usage trends and improve our services
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Manage business transfers, mergers, or acquisitions
5. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data in these cases:
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Service Providers: To help us operate our website and services.
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Business Transfers: In case of mergers, sales, or business restructuring.
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Affiliates: With our subsidiaries and related businesses under confidentiality obligations.
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Business Partners: To offer relevant products or promotions.
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Other Users: Information shared in public areas may become visible to other users.
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Legal Obligations: When required by law or government authorities.
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With Your Consent: For any purpose with your explicit consent.
6. Retention of Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes stated in this policy, including:
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Compliance with legal obligations
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Resolving disputes
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Enforcing agreements
Usage Data may be kept longer for security or analysis purposes.
7. Transfer of Your Data
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers outside your jurisdiction where data protection laws might differ. By using our services, you consent to such transfers, provided adequate safeguards are in place.
8. Deleting Your Data
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct or update your data
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Request deletion of your data
You can manage your information via your account or by contacting us directly. Please note, certain data may be retained for legal or legitimate reasons.
9. Data Security
We employ reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no online transmission or storage method is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services means you accept any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]
Note: By using Virtual Academy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.
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