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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

GameDevReady.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account information: Name, email address, and role when you create an account or are enrolled by an institutional administrator.
  • Profile information: Any additional details you choose to add to your profile, such as your institution or specialization interests.
  • Contact form submissions: Name, email, organization name, and message content when you reach out through our contact form.
  • Payment information: Billing details are processed by our payment provider (Stripe) and are not stored on our servers.
  • Capstone submissions: Game project files, links, documentation, and other materials submitted as part of the certification program.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: Course progress, quiz responses, completion rates, and learning activity timestamps.
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Log data: IP addresses, access times, and pages viewed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our certification platform and services.
  • Track and report course progress and certification status.
  • Issue and manage credentials and digital badges.
  • Send transactional emails (account setup, course notifications, certification issuance).
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
  • Generate aggregated, anonymized analytics for platform improvement.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Your institution: If you are enrolled through an institutional license, administrators may view your course progress, quiz performance, and certification status as part of their administrative responsibilities.
  • Credential verification: Your name, credential status, and verification code may be accessible through our public verification portal when an employer or third party checks your credential.
  • Service providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform, including Supabase (database and authentication), Stripe (payment processing), Resend (transactional email), and Mux (video hosting). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and at rest.
  • Secure authentication with JWT validation on every request.
  • Role-based access controls limiting data visibility to authorized personnel.
  • Content Security Policy headers and other HTTP security measures.
  • Regular security reviews and dependency audits.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Credential verification data is retained for the duration of the credential validity period. When an institution terminates its license, we will delete or anonymize associated user data within 90 days, unless retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
  • Request a portable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact your institution's administrator (if applicable) or reach out to us at privacy@gamedevready.com.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for authentication and platform functionality. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. Your theme preference (light/dark mode) is stored in local storage.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform may be used by CTE students who are minors. When minors use the platform through an institutional license, the institution is responsible for obtaining any required parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without proper consent, please contact us and we will address it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: