Last updated: January 2025

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

DevSimplex.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is operated by DevSimplex (Private Limited). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our programs. Please read this policy carefully. By using DevSimplex.org, you consent to the practices described herein.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication credentials when you register for DAIP or other programs.
  • Program Data: Code submissions, project work, assessment results, and progress data when participating in internship programs.
  • Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us.
  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to our updates.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our programs and services
  • Process applications and manage internship program participation
  • Issue and verify certifications
  • Send administrative information and program updates
  • Improve our programs based on usage patterns and feedback
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

AI Systems and Your Data

In accordance with our S.O.R.F. Mandate, we are transparent about AI involvement in our programs:

  • AI-Assisted Evaluation: Code submissions may be reviewed by AI systems for initial assessment. Human oversight exists at certification gates.
  • No Third-Party Training: Your submissions are not used to train external AI models without explicit consent.
  • BYOK Support: Where applicable, you may use your own API keys to ensure data flows directly to your chosen provider.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With vendors who assist in operating our programs (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
  • Certificate Verification: Limited information is publicly accessible for certificate verification purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Your Rights

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate data

Deletion

Request deletion of your data

Portability

Request data in a portable format

Objection

Object to certain processing activities

Withdrawal

Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@devsimplex.org

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Certification records are retained indefinitely to support verification. You may request deletion of your account data at any time, though this may affect your ability to verify previously issued certifications.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

DevSimplex operates from Pakistan with presence in the United Kingdom. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: privacy@devsimplex.org

Governance: governance@devsimplex.org

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.