Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 17, 2026 · Last Updated: July 24, 2026 · Version 1.1
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Algorithmic Muse Technology LLC, operating as “Algorithmic Muse Academy” (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you visit or use academy.algorithmicmuse.com (the “Platform”). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Enrollment form data: full name, email address, phone number, current role, experience level, learning goal, referral source, and any free-text notes you choose to include. Please do not include sensitive personal information (such as health details) in the notes field.
- Account information: name and email address provided during sign-in via Clerk (Google, LinkedIn, or GitHub).
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Progress data: module completion status, quiz and exam results, learning streaks, and your last-visited lesson. For signed-in users this data is stored both locally in your browser (IndexedDB) and in our database (Amazon DynamoDB, hosted on AWS in the United States), keyed to your account, so your progress syncs across devices. If you are not signed in, progress stays in your browser only.
- Session data: authentication tokens and session identifiers managed by Clerk.
- Cookies: a functional enrollment cookie (“enrolled”, holding your cohort date) to recognize returning enrollees, and session authentication cookies required for sign-in.
2.3 Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not use third-party analytics or tracking tools (no Google Analytics, no advertising pixels).
- We do not collect payment or financial information.
- We do not collect sensitive personal information (race, health, biometrics).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Manage your enrollment and cohort participation.
- Authenticate your identity and maintain your session.
- Track your learning progress and issue certificates of completion.
- Send transactional emails (welcome messages, progress reports, new-post notifications) via Resend or Amazon SES.
- Communicate cohort updates, schedule changes, or curriculum modifications.
- Improve the Platform and educational experience.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate the Platform:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Authentication | Name, email |
| Resend | Transactional email delivery (primary) | Email address, name, progress stats |
| Amazon SES | Transactional email delivery (fallback) | Email address, name |
| Amazon DynamoDB (AWS) | Learning progress storage | Account ID, module completion, streaks, last-visited lesson |
| Google Sheets (via Apps Script) | Enrollment form storage | Enrollment form fields (name, email, phone, goal, referral source, notes) |
| Amazon CloudFront and AWS WAF (AWS) | Content delivery, security, and hosting | Standard access logs (IP address, user agent, pages requested) |
| Substack | Optional newsletter (only if you subscribe via the form on our blog) | Email address you enter, subject to Substack’s privacy policy |
| YouTube (privacy-enhanced mode) | Embedded video content | Subject to Google’s Privacy Policy |
5. Cookies
The Platform uses only functional cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| enrolled | Identifies returning enrollees | 1 year |
| authentication cookies | Authentication session management (set by Clerk) | Up to 7 days of inactivity; refreshed while signed in |
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or any third-party cookie-based analytics.
6. Data Retention
- Enrollment data: retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
- Progress data: stored in your browser (retained until you clear browser data) and, for signed-in users, in our database for as long as your account is active. Server-side backups are retained for up to 35 days.
- Transactional emails: delivery logs retained by our email providers (Resend and Amazon SES) per their standard retention periods.
7. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) for all Platform communications.
- Encryption at rest for data stored in AWS services.
- Third-party authentication via Clerk (no passwords stored by the Platform).
- Access to user data restricted to the Platform operator only.
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
- Request data portability (receive your data in a structured format).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@algorithmicmuse.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have collected information from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. International Users
The Platform is hosted in the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Platform, you consent to such transfer. We process data in accordance with applicable law, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Check this page periodically for changes.
12. Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Algorithmic Muse Technology LLC
Algorithmic Muse Academy
Email: support@algorithmicmuse.com