Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use drynexislab's corporate finance platform.

Last Updated: February 15, 2025

1. Information We Collect

At drynexislab, we collect various types of information to provide you with our corporate finance services and improve your experience on our platform. The information we gather falls into several categories, each serving specific purposes for our business operations.

Personal Information

When you register for our services or contact us, we collect personal details that help us identify and communicate with you. This includes your full name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and business address. We also collect information about your professional background and areas of interest in corporate finance.

Contact Information Professional Details Account Credentials Payment Information Usage Analytics Device Information

Technical Information

Our systems automatically collect technical data about your device and how you interact with our platform. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and analyze platform performance.

Financial and Business Information

Given the nature of our corporate finance services, we may collect information about your company's financial situation, business goals, and specific areas where you're seeking expertise. This helps us tailor our services to your needs and provide relevant educational content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver our corporate finance services, improve our platform, and maintain our business operations. Our use of your data is always purposeful and aligned with providing value to our users.

Providing access to our learning programs and educational resources
Personalizing your experience based on your professional interests
Communicating with you about services, updates, and relevant opportunities
Processing payments and managing your account
Analyzing platform usage to improve our services
Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
Developing new features and educational content

Educational Focus

We primarily use your information to enhance your learning experience and provide you with relevant corporate finance education tailored to your professional needs.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

drynexislab takes your privacy seriously and limits the sharing of your personal information. We only share your data in specific circumstances and with trusted partners who help us deliver our services.

Service Providers

We work with carefully selected third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, and delivering our services. These providers include hosting companies, payment processors, and analytics services. All service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and can only use your information for the specific services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation. This includes situations where we need to protect our rights, investigate potential fraud, or ensure the safety of our users and platform.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you of any such change and ensure that your information continues to be protected under the same privacy standards.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information, and we're committed to making it easy for you to exercise these rights. Here's what you can do and how to go about it.

Access Your Data

You can request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this in a readable format within 30 days of your request.

Correct Information

If any of your personal information is incorrect or outdated, you can ask us to update it. You can also make many changes directly through your account settings.

Delete Your Data

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and business requirements. We'll process deletion requests within 30 days.

Limit Processing

You can ask us to limit how we use your information, particularly for marketing purposes. We'll respect your preferences and update our records accordingly.

Data Portability

You can request your data in a portable format that allows you to transfer it to another service provider if you choose to do so.

Opt-Out Options

You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time using the links in our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include both technical and organizational measures.

Technical Safeguards

We use industry-standard encryption to protect data in transit and at rest. Our servers are protected by firewalls, and we regularly update our security protocols to address emerging threats. Access to your personal information is limited to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions.

Organizational Measures

Our team receives regular training on data protection and privacy best practices. We conduct regular security audits and have incident response procedures in place. All employees and contractors with access to personal information are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have procedures to quickly identify, contain, and assess the situation. We'll notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours when required by law, and we'll provide clear information about what happened and what steps we're taking.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Our retention periods vary based on the type of information and how it's used.

Data Type	Retention Period	Purpose
Account Information	Active account + 7 years	Service delivery and legal compliance
Payment Records	7 years after last transaction	Financial reporting and audit requirements
Learning Progress	Active account + 3 years	Continuing education and certification
Communication Records	3 years after last contact	Customer service and relationship management
Technical Logs	12 months	Security monitoring and system optimization

Automated Deletion

We have automated systems that regularly review and delete information that has reached the end of its retention period. This helps ensure that we don't keep your information longer than necessary and reduces the risk of unauthorized access to outdated data.

7. International Data Transfers

While drynexislab operates primarily in South Africa, we may transfer your personal information to other countries for processing and storage. When we do transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Transfer Safeguards

We only transfer personal information to countries that provide adequate protection for personal data, or we implement additional safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Our service providers in other countries are required to maintain the same level of data protection that we provide.

Data Processing Locations

Your information may be processed in South Africa, the United States, or the European Union, depending on the services being provided. We maintain records of all international transfers and ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform, remember your preferences, and analyze how our services are used. You have control over how cookies are used on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies help us understand how you use our services so we can improve them. Preference cookies remember your settings and choices. Marketing cookies may be used to show you relevant content and track the effectiveness of our communications.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie management tool. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. We'll respect your choices and update our tracking accordingly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or by posting a notice on our platform.

Notification Process

For minor updates, we'll post the revised policy on our website with an updated date. For significant changes that affect how we collect, use, or share your information, we'll provide advance notice and may ask for your consent where required by law.

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use our services after we post changes to this policy, you agree to the updated terms. If you don't agree with the changes, you can close your account or contact us to discuss your concerns.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: info@drynexislab.com

Phone: +27 83 387 0207

Address: Entrance on, 52 Ystervark Road, Petit, Birch Rd, Benoni, Johannesburg, 1501, South Africa

We'll respond to your privacy inquiries within 30 days and work with you to address any concerns you may have.