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Privacy Policy.
Last updated: July 23, 2026 | Effective: July 23, 2026
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Who We Are
01Edu is a peer-to-peer coding and AI education platform, operating a global network of campuses and partner programs. This Privacy Policy explains how 01Edu ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit 01edu.ai or interact with us.
01Edu is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. For data processed on behalf of our partners (for example, learner or program data shared with a corporate or government partner), 01Edu may act as a data processor under a separate data processing agreement.
Data Controller: 01Edu.ai
Email: privacy@01edu.ai
Address: 9 Rua da Mouraria, 9000-047 Funchal, Portugal
Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following ways.
Data you provide directly
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, organization, job title, and any information you include in your message.
- Email correspondence: the content of emails and messages you send us.
Data collected automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, time on page, referring URL, browser type, operating system, device type.
- Your IP address, anonymized where possible.
- Cookies and similar technologies, as described in Section 5.
Data we do not collect
- Special category data (health, religion, ethnicity, or similar) through this website.
- Payment information.
- Data knowingly collected from individuals under the age of 16.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), we rely on the following legal bases:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to contact form inquiries | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) – responding to business inquiries |
| Sending follow-up communications after a form submission | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – where indicated in the form |
| Analytics and website performance | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) – improving our services |
| Essential cookies (site functionality) | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Analytics and marketing cookies | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – collected via cookie banner |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect to
- Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs.
- Contact you regarding a potential partnership or campus opportunity, where you have consented or we have a legitimate interest.
- Manage our partner and contact relationships.
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our website.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, session management, security. Cannot be disabled. | No |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use the site. Data is anonymized where possible. | Yes |
| Marketing | Track interactions for advertising and remarketing purposes. | Yes |
Today, 01edu.ai uses only essential cookies; no analytics or marketing cookies are active. If this changes, we will request your consent before setting them. You may withdraw consent at any time via the cookie banner, or by clearing cookies from your browser. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only where necessary:
| Partner / Service | Purpose & Data Protection |
|---|---|
| Service providers | Help us operate this website and manage our contacts and partnerships, subject to appropriate data protection obligations. |
| Hosting and infrastructure providers | Operate the servers this website runs on, subject to their own privacy policies. |
| Legal authorities | Where required by law, regulation, or valid court order. |
International transfers: where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or transfers to countries covered by an adequacy decision.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 3 years from last interaction, or until deletion is requested |
| Partnership records | 5 years from last interaction |
| Analytics data (if collected) | 26 months |
| Cookie consent records | 1 year from consent |
| Legal correspondence | 10 years (legal obligation) |
After the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Restriction
Ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@01edu.ai. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Portugal (our establishment): CNPD (www.cnpd.pt). In France: CNIL.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are directed at educational institutions, partners, and adult learners. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately at privacy@01edu.ai and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact and Complaints
For any privacy-related questions, requests to exercise your rights, or complaints, please contact us using the details below.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to a supervisory authority. In Portugal (our establishment): CNPD. In France: CNIL.
Email: privacy@01edu.ai
Subject line: "Privacy Request - [Your Name]"
Still have questions?
For any inquiries or to schedule a demo, please reach out to us directly.
Contact usWhat makes 01Edu different from other coding schools?
01Edu is built on peer-to-peer, project-based learning and prepares learners with AI-ready skills and life competencies for the future of work.
Can companies and governments partner with 01Edu?
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What programs are available for non-technical profiles?
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How quickly can a program be deployed?
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