Privacy policy

Last updated 02.03.26
This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Web Site and LegalEase Academy the owner and provider of this Web Site. This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Web Site and any Services or Systems therein.

1. Data Controller

This website and online learning platform are operated by:

Mr Dylan Lyons
Trading as LegalEase Academy
Email: info@legaleaseacademy.com

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Dylan Lyons is the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.

Definitions

In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Account": means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any communications System on the Web Site;
"Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Web Site;
"Cookie": means a small text file placed on your computer by LegalEase Academy when you visit certain parts of this Web Site. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits within the Web Site.
"Data": means collectively all information that you submit to the Web Site. This includes, but is not limited to, Account details and information submitted using any of our Services or Systems;
"Service": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that LegalEase Academy makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future;
"System": means any online communications infrastructure that LegalEase Academy makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
"User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Web Site and is not employed by LegalEase Academy and acting in the course of their employment; and
"Website": means the website that you are currently using LegalEase Academy and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

2. Data Collected

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

A. Identity Data
First name
Last name

B. Contact Data
Email address
Billing address
Country of residence

C. Financial Data
Payment information processed via Stripe (we do not store full card details)

D. Account Data
Username
Password (encrypted)
Course enrolment records
Progress and completion data

E. Technical Data
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Time zone setting
Operating system

F. Usage Data
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Interaction with course materials

G. Marketing Data
Email subscription preferences
Responses to marketing emails

3. Data Collection and Lawful Processing

We collect data when you:

  • Purchase a course
  • Create an account
  • Subscribe to our newsletter/email marketing and promotions
  • Contact us via email
  • Browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

We also receive data from third-party processors such as Stripe, MailerLite, and LearnWorlds in order to provide our services.
Under Article 6 GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Performance of a Contract 
To:
  • Process course purchases
  • Provide access to learning materials
  • Manage your account
  • Provide customer support

Legal Obligation
To:
  • Maintain financial and tax records
  • Comply with Irish Revenue requirements

Legitimate Interests
To:
  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyse platform performance
  • Prevent fraud
  • Secure our systems
  • Where we rely on legitimate interests, we ensure that your rights and freedoms are not overridden.

Consent
To:
  • Send marketing emails
  • Use non-essential cookies (analytics/marketing)
  • You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely by Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. We do not store your full payment card details. Stripe acts as an independent data controller for payment processing and processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

5. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address is processed by MailerLite Limited for the purpose of sending newsletters and promotional content.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

6. Course Platform

Our courses are hosted on LearnWorlds Ltd, which processes:
  • Account registration data
  • Course progress data
  • Login data
  • Technical usage data

LearnWorlds acts as a data processor and processes personal data on our behalf under a Data Processing Agreement.

7. Analytics & Cookies

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and improve user experience.
Google Analytics collects:
  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Device and browser information
  • Website interaction data

We use a cookie consent mechanism allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage and restrict cookies through your browser settings.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (including Stripe, MailerLite, LearnWorlds, and Google) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy Decisions by the European Commission
  • Data Processing Agreements

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
  • Account data: For the duration of your account + 6 years after last activity
  • Financial records: 6 years (Irish legal requirement)
  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: In accordance with Google Analytics retention settings

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:
  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

In Ireland, you may lodge a complaint with the:
Data Protection Commission (DPC)
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie

You may exercise your rights as outlined above by emailing:
info@legaleaseacademy.com

We will respond to any data related queries/requests within one month, but endeavor always to do so faster. 

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. 

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly.
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