{"id":697,"date":"2026-08-16T10:25:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T14:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academy.walan.com.do\/?page_id=697"},"modified":"2026-08-16T10:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T14:48:21","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academy.walan.com.do\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-697\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-697-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-697-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-697-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Walan Academy - Privacy Policy<\/title>\n    <style>\n        :root {\n            --primary-blue: #005073;\n            --secondary-blue: #00bceb;\n            --bg-light: #f4f7f9;\n            --text-dark: #333333;\n            --text-muted: #5f6368;\n            --card-bg: #ffffff;\n            --elevation-1: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n        }\n\n        * {\n            box-sizing: border-box;\n            margin: 0;\n            padding: 0;\n            font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;\n        }\n\n        body {\n            background-color: var(--bg-light);\n            color: var(--text-dark);\n            line-height: 1.8;\n        }\n\n        \/* Header Styles *\/\n        header {\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e1f5fe, #f4f7f9);\n            padding: 4rem 5%;\n            text-align: center;\n            border-bottom: 1px solid #b3e5fc;\n        }\n\n        header h1 {\n            font-size: 3.0rem;\n            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n            color: var(--primary-blue);\n        }\n\n        header p {\n            font-size: 1.6rem;\n            max-width: 700px;\n            margin: 0 auto;\n            color: var(--text-dark);\n            font-weight: 500;\n        }\n\n        \/* Document Container *\/\n        .document-container {\n            max-width: 900px;\n            margin: -2rem auto 4rem auto;\n            padding: 0 5%;\n            position: relative;\n            z-index: 10;\n        }\n\n        .document-card {\n            background-color: var(--card-bg);\n            border-radius: 12px;\n            padding: 3rem 4rem;\n            box-shadow: var(--elevation-1);\n            border-top: 5px solid var(--primary-blue);\n        }\n\n        .document-card h2 {\n            font-size: 1.8rem;\n            color: var(--primary-blue);\n            margin-top: 2rem;\n            margin-bottom: 1rem;\n            padding-bottom: 0.5rem;\n            border-bottom: 1px solid #e1e8ed;\n        }\n\n        .document-card h2:first-child {\n            margin-top: 0;\n        }\n\n        .document-card h3 {\n            font-size: 1.3rem;\n            color: var(--text-dark);\n            margin-top: 1.5rem;\n            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;\n        }\n\n        .document-card p {\n            margin-bottom: 1.3rem;\n            color: var(--text-muted);\n            font-size: 1.3rem;\n        }\n\n        .document-card ul {\n            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n            padding-left: 1.5rem;\n            color: var(--text-muted);\n        }\n\n        .document-card li {\n            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n        }\n\n        .last-updated {\n            font-style: italic;\n            color: var(--text-muted);\n            margin-bottom: 2rem;\n            font-size: 0.95rem;\n        }\n\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            .document-card {\n                padding: 2rem;\n            }\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n    <header>\n        <h1>Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n        <p style=\"text-align: center !important; margin: 0 auto;\">How we collect, use, and protect your information.<\/p>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <div class=\"document-container\">\n        <div class=\"document-card\">\n            <p class=\"last-updated\">Last Updated: August 2026<\/p>\n\n            <h2>1. Introduction<\/h2>\n            <p>Welcome to <strong>Walan Academy<\/strong> (academy.walan.com.do). As an official Cisco Networking Academy partner, we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have concerning it when you visit our website or use our services.<\/p>\n\n            <h2>2. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n            <p>We only collect information that is necessary to provide our educational services and improve your experience. This includes:<\/p>\n            <ul>\n                <li><strong>Personal Identification Information:<\/strong> Name, email address, phone number, and location data when you voluntarily submit forms (such as our Waiting List or contact forms).<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Usage Data & Analytics:<\/strong> Information about how you interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and pages visited, to help us optimize our content.<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Cookies:<\/strong> Small data files stored on your device that remember your preferences and keep our website secure.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            <h2>3. Third-Party Platforms & Cisco NetAcad<\/h2>\n            <p>Because we provide Cisco certification training, our website frequently redirects you to official Cisco platforms (such as <strong>NetAcad.com<\/strong> and <strong>CertMetrics<\/strong>) for course enrollment and exam scheduling.<\/p>\n            <p>Please be aware that once you click a link to a Cisco platform, you are subject to Cisco\u2019s privacy policies and terms. Walan Academy does not store or process your official Cisco exam scores, global NetAcad login credentials, or payment information submitted directly to Cisco.<\/p>\n\n            <h2>4. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n            <p>The data we collect is strictly used for educational and administrative purposes, including:<\/p>\n            <ul>\n                <li>To manage your enrollment requests and notify you when waiting list spots open.<\/li>\n                <li>To communicate important updates regarding Cisco courses, certifications, and academy news.<\/li>\n                <li>To prevent spam, secure our website, and ensure our forms function correctly.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            <h2>5. Data Retention & Security<\/h2>\n            <p>We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. If you submit a form (e.g., joining a waiting list), we retain that information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of your request or comply with legal obligations.<\/p>\n\n            <h2>6. Your Data Rights<\/h2>\n            <p>Depending on your location, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections to any inaccuracies, or request the complete deletion of your data from our localized systems. To exercise these rights, please contact our administration team.<\/p>\n\n            <h2>7. Contact Us<\/h2>\n            <p>If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: <strong>info@walan.com.do<\/strong>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walan Academy &#8211; Privacy Policy Privacy Policy How we collect, use, and protect your information. Last Updated: August 2026 1. Introduction Welcome to Walan Academy (academy.walan.com.do). As an official Cisco Networking Academy partner, we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. 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