Effective Date: 1st October 2023
Last Updated: 9th July 2025
RareSkills LLC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website, services, and products (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using RareSkills, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Personal Identification: Name, email address, location, GitHub profile, LinkedIn/Twitter (if provided), etc.
- Payment Information: Credit card details (processed via third-party providers like Stripe), cryptocurrency wallet addresses.
- Account Details: Passwords (hashed), course progress, and activity logs.
- User-Generated Content: Posts, code submissions, comments, and other content shared on our platform.
b. Information We Automatically Collect
- Device and browser information
- IP address and geolocation
- Cookies and usage data
- Referrals and marketing pixel data
c. Information from Third Parties
- Payment processors (Stripe, crypto gateways)
- Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver and personalize our services
- Track your course progress
- Provide customer support
- Process payments and issue refunds
- Monitor and improve platform performance
- Comply with legal obligations
- Communicate about updates, offers, or relevant content
3. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK)
Under the GDPR, our legal grounds include:
- Consent: When you opt-in to marketing or share optional info.
- Contract: When you sign up for a course or mentorship.
- Legal obligation: For record keeping or fraud prevention.
- Legitimate interest: Improving our platform and protecting RareSkills.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your data with:
- Service providers: e.g., payment processors, hosting, analytics, CRM
- Instructors and mentors, as necessary to deliver educational services
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
We do not work with affiliate networks and do not share your data with any affiliate marketers.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and tracking technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Measure website performance
- Improve our services
You may opt out via your browser settings or applicable cookie banners.
6. Your Rights
If you’re based in the EU/UK, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Port your data elsewhere
- Withdraw consent at any time
To make a request, email us at [insert contact email].
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data:
- As long as your account is active
- For up to 6 years afterward (for compliance and audit purposes)
- Or until you request deletion, subject to legal exceptions
8. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational safeguards including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure password storage (hashing and salting)
- Role-based access control for our internal systems
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. International Transfers
If you’re accessing RareSkills from outside the U.S., your data may be processed in countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws. We take steps to ensure such transfers are compliant with applicable laws.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not targeted at children. While we do not impose an age restriction, we do not knowingly collect data from users under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us for removal.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please email: