Personal Data
Protection Policy

Last updated: April 15, 2026

1. Introduction

SKIDOOMY is continuously committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of 27 April 2016, as well as the principles of the African Charter on Statistics, to ensure that users’ personal data are collected and processed transparently, confidentially, and securely.

This Personal Data Protection Policy describes how SKIDOOMY, as data controller, collects and processes the personal data of visitors and users (hereinafter “Users”) when they use the www.skidoomy.com platform. This policy forms an integral part of the Terms of Use. SKIDOOMY reserves the right to amend this policy at any time to comply with legal and technical developments. Users will be informed of any substantial changes.

2. Personal data collected

In the course of its activities, SKIDOOMY collects the following categories of data:

2.1 Users (learners)

• Identification data: last name, first name, email, phone number
• Connection data: IP address, connection logs
• Academic data: learning path, progress, results, certifications
• Professional data (optional): CV, career goals, experience
• Interaction data: forum participation, messages, feedback
• Assessment data: quizzes, exercises, submitted projects, databases

2.2 Instructors / Teachers / Mentors

• Identity: last name, first name, email
• Professional data: CV, experience, qualifications
• Contractual data: billing information
• Activity data: training sessions, interactions with learners

2.3 Partners and companies

• Name, role
• Professional email
• Phone number

3. Data relating to minors

SKIDOOMY does not allow registration of minors under 16 without parental consent. No voluntary collection of data concerning minors is carried out without legal authorization.

4. Purposes and legal bases for processing

4.1 Contract performance

• Creation and management of user accounts
• Access to courses and educational content
• Learning tracking and certification
• Management of learner–instructor relationships

4.2 Legal obligation

• Management of certificates and attestations
• Compliance with tax and accounting obligations
• Handling of rights requests

4.3 Consent

• Sending newsletters and marketing communications
• Use of non-essential cookies
• Collection of optional data (profile, career)

4.4 Legitimate interest

• Improving services and the platform
• Analysis of user behavior (statistics)
• Security and fraud prevention
• Customer support and complaint handling

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the African Charter on Statistics, data used for analytical purposes are aggregated, anonymized, and relevant.

5. Cookies and trackers

A cookie is a file stored on your device when browsing the platform. We use essential cookies (functionality), analytics cookies (performance), and marketing cookies (personalization). Users can configure their preferences via the cookie banner or their browser.

6. Data sharing

Personal data may be shared with:

• Technical providers (hosting, cloud, payment)
• Educational partners
• Legal authorities when required

SKIDOOMY undertakes never to sell personal data, to contractually govern all processors, and to ensure a level of security consistent with international standards.

7. Data security

SKIDOOMY applies strict technical and organizational measures: data encryption (SSL/TLS), secure hosting, strict access control, and regular backups. Users are responsible for keeping their credentials confidential.

8. User rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access, rectification, and erasure
• Right to restriction and portability
• Right to object