Rutgers Academy

What information is collected?

Rutgers Academy may collect:

• Your name, email address, password, country, and language preference
• Optional profile details (such as organisation or role)
• Course information, including enrolments, progress, quiz results, and certificates
• Messages, feedback, and support requests
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and usage data
• Cookies that help the platform function properly

Why is the information used?

Rutgers Academy uses your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Deliver courses and track your progress
• Issue certificates
• Send course updates and newsletters (you can unsubscribe)
• Respond to questions and support requests
• Improve the platform and learning content
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Meet legal requirements

Does Rutgers Academy share your information?

• Rutgers Academy does not sell your personal information.
• Information may be shared with trusted service providers (such as hosting, analytics, or email providers) who help operate the platform.
• Information may be disclosed if required by law.
• Anonymous, aggregated statistics may be shared.
• If your account is linked to an organisation, your employer may be able to see your course activity and progress.

How long is data kept?

• Data is kept while your account is active and as needed to provide services.
• After account deletion, data is generally deleted or anonymized within 90 days.
• Course completion records and certificates may be kept longer for verification purposes.

Your rights

You can:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Receive your data in a portable format
• Object to certain uses of your data
• Withdraw your consent

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@rutgers.nl.

Cookies

Cookies are used to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Save your course progress
• Analyse platform usage
• Improve performance

Security

Rutgers Academy protects your information through:

• Encryption
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting
• Regular security reviews

Children

• The platform is intended for people aged 16 and older.
• If information from a child under 16 is collected unintentionally, it will be deleted.

International transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside your own, but Rutgers will use appropriate safeguards to protect it.