Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 29, 2025
Space by MCY (collectively, "Space," "we" or "us") operates a marketplace for digital educational goods and services where students ("Students") can purchase courses and services sold by instructors ("Instructors"). All courses and services are provided solely by the applicable Instructor and Space is not responsible for them.
In this Privacy Policy ("Policy"), we describe how we collect, use, disclose and otherwise process the personal information described below, as well as the rights and choices you have regarding such personal information.
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to the personal information that Space processes related to:
- Users of our websites where this Policy is posted, including space.mcy.org ("Site"), hosted applications, mobile or other downloadable applications, and the services we provide through these (collectively, the "Services");
- Current, former, and prospective Students that make purchases on our Services or communicate with us for customer support;
- Current, former, and prospective Instructors that sell their courses or services on our Services;
- Individuals who are subscribed to receive news, information and marketing communications from us; and
- Individuals that communicate with us or otherwise engage with us related to our Services.
Not In Scope. This Policy does not apply to job applicants and candidates who apply for employment, or to employees and non-employee workers, whose personal information is subject to different privacy notices.
2. Personal Information Collection
We collect information directly from you, from third parties, and by automated means as set out below.
A. Personal Information Collected Directly
The personal information that we collect and process will vary depending upon the circumstances and how you interact or engage with us, but generally includes:
- Registration and account information. When you register for a user account, we may collect personal information such as name, username, email address, and phone number; account profile information such as connected accounts, account balance, payment information, purchase history, and other information related to your account.
- Communications and interactions. When you communicate or interact with us, whether through the Site, Services, via email, chat, or otherwise, we collect and maintain a record of your contact details, communications, and our responses.
- Payment and billing information. In connection with our user accounts, we collect payment and billing information, which may include billing contact name, address, and payment information in order to provide our Services to you.
- Events and other programs. If you register for or attend an event that we host or sponsor, we may collect information related to your registration for and participation in such event.
B. Personal Information from Third Party Sources
We collect information about you from other sources, such as public sources, business partners, and other third parties:
- Vendors and service providers. We outsource some of our operations to service providers and vendors in order to provide and operate our Services.
- Social media and other third-party platforms. If you post information about us or engage with us on social media or link your account to a third-party account (e.g., Google), we may collect personal information about you from that third-party platform.
C. Personal Information We Collect Automatically
We automatically collect personal information related to your use of our Services, including:
- Device and browsing information. IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring and exiting URLs, and similar device and usage information.
- Activities and usage. We collect activity information related to your use of our Site and Services, such as information about the links clicked, searches, features used, pages viewed, and time spent.
3. Purposes of Collection and Use
The purposes for which we may process personal information will vary depending upon the circumstances.
A. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal information for the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract. As necessary to enter into or carry out the performance of our contract with you.
- Compliance with laws. For compliance with legal obligations and/or defense against legal claims.
- Our legitimate interests. In furtherance of our legitimate business interests, which are not overridden by your interests and fundamental rights.
- With your consent. Where we have your consent (if required), you can do so at any time by contacting us.
B. Processing Purposes
In general, we use personal information for the purposes set forth below:
- Providing Services and support. To provide and operate our Services, communicate with you, respond to inquiries, process payments, and for similar service purposes.
- Communicating with you about the Services. To send notices, updates, security alerts, and other administrative messages.
- Analytics and improvement. To better understand how users access and use the Services, evaluate and improve our services, and develop new features.
- Marketing and promotional purposes. For marketing purposes, including to send you newsletters, updates, and promotional information we think may interest you.
- Security and protection of rights. To protect the Services and our business operations, including to prevent and detect fraud, misuse, and unauthorized activities.
- Complying with legal obligations. To comply with the law or legal proceedings.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose the information, including personal information, that we collect to others, as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above:
- Vendors and service providers. To vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who process such information on our behalf.
- Affiliates and subsidiaries. To our affiliates or subsidiaries; their use and disclosure will be subject to this Policy.
- Instructors and fulfillment providers. To complete your purchase and provide you with the courses you have purchased, we may share information with those particular Instructors.
- Protecting rights and interests. To law enforcement and others where we believe doing so is necessary to protect the Services, our rights and property, or the rights, property and safety of others.
- Legal compliance. To regulators, law enforcement and other third parties in order to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
- Business transfers. We may disclose your information to another entity in connection with an acquisition or merger, sale or transfer of a business unit or assets, or as part of any other similar business transfer.
5. Aggregate and Non-identifiable Information
We may collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process aggregate, anonymous, and other non-identifiable information related to our business and Services for quality control, analytics, marketing, advertising, research, development, compliance, or other purposes. Where we use data that has been de-identified, we will maintain and use the information in de-identified form and not attempt to reidentify it.
6. Cookies, Targeting, and Analytics
We and our third-party service providers use cookies, pixels, and other mechanisms to automatically collect information browsing, activity, device and similar information within our Services. We use this information to analyze and understand how users access and use the Services, identify and resolve bugs, and improve performance.
Cookies
Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that we transfer to your device's hard drive through the Services for record-keeping purposes. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but if you prefer, you can edit your browser options to block them.
Third-Party Analytics
We may use non-affiliated analytics companies to evaluate use of our Services. We use these tools to help us understand use of, and to improve, our Services, performance, and user experiences.
7. Your Privacy Choices
Marketing Communications
We may send periodic promotional emails to you. You may opt out of such communications by following the opt-out instructions contained in the email or emailing us at support@myanmarcyberyouths.com. Please note that it may take up to ten (10) business days for us to process opt-out requests.
Cookie and Targeted Advertising
You can manage your preferences for cookies on our Site and Services by adjusting your browser settings or cookie preferences.
Accessing and Updating Your Account Information
If you register for an account with us, you can access and update certain information within your account profile settings.
8. Information About Children
Our Services are not intended for minors under the age of 13. We do not knowingly or specifically collect information about minors under the age of 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such information, please notify us at support@myanmarcyberyouths.com and we will take action as necessary to securely delete such information.
9. Third-Party Sites and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. Any access to and use of such linked websites is not governed by this Policy, but instead is governed by the privacy policies of those third-party websites. We are not responsible for the information practices of such third-party websites.
10. International Transfers
Space is headquartered in Myanmar and has operations and service providers in Myanmar and throughout the world. As such, we and our service providers may transfer your personal information to, or access it in, jurisdictions that may not provide equivalent levels of data protection as your home jurisdiction. We will take steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection.
Where applicable under Myanmar's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPA) or similar regulations, we implement measures to adequately protect your personal information when transferred internationally.
11. Security
We have implemented safeguards and technical measures to protect the personal information that we have under our control from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. However, no data security measures can guarantee 100% security. You should take steps to protect against unauthorized access to your password, phone, and computer.
12. Retention
As a general rule, we retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and is used by us. Further, to the extent permitted by applicable law, we will retain and use your personal information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain appropriate business records, and enforce our agreements.
13. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
This Policy is current as of the Effective Date set forth above. We may change this Policy from time to time, so please be sure to check back periodically. We will post any changes to this Policy on our Site. If we make any changes that materially affect our practices with regard to personal information we have previously collected from you, we will endeavor to provide you with advance notice.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding the way in which your personal information is being processed or this Policy, please email us at support@myanmarcyberyouths.com.