Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – UpSkill.lk
Last Updated: April 5, 2025
Welcome to UpSkill.lk, a free online learning platform designed to help corporate staff learn new skills quickly and earn certificates. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit or use our website.
1. What Information We Collect
We only collect what’s necessary to provide you with a smooth and personalized learning experience.
Personal Information You Provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Password (used to log in and keep your account secure)
We collect this info when you sign up for a free account.
Automatically Collected Data:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time spent on courses
- Course progress and quiz results
This helps us improve the website and understand how our learners interact with our content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Create and manage your free account
- Track your course progress and issue certificates
- Improve our courses and website performance
- Send occasional emails about new courses or updates (only if you opt-in)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do NOT sell your data to third parties.
3. YouTube Video Content
We use videos from YouTube to support our lessons. These videos are embedded using YouTube’s official tools.
Please note:
- YouTube may collect data about your viewing activity
- We recommend reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy for more details
We have no control over how YouTube handles your data.
4. Affiliate Links
We may include affiliate links in course descriptions or blog posts. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at NO EXTRA COST TO YOU.
These links help support the free service we offer.
We only promote products or services we believe are useful and relevant.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:
- Secure login system
- Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
- Regular security checks
However, no internet-based service can be 100% secure. Please keep your password safe and let us know if you suspect any misuse of your account.
6. Deleting Your Account
You can delete your account anytime by:
- Logging into your My Account page
- Clicking on Delete My Account
- Confirming the action
When you delete your account:
- Your name and email will be removed
- All course progress and quiz results will be deleted
- Certificates issued to you will no longer be accessible
Note: Some data may remain in backup systems for a short period after deletion.
7. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
If changes are significant, we may notify registered users via email.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, feel free to reach out:
- Email: info@upskill.lk
Thank you for trusting UpSkill.lk with your learning journey!