Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
Product Manager Courses is a course directory and content site. We collect:
- Newsletter signup: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact: Information you send when you email or otherwise contact us
- Usage and analytics: How you use the site (e.g. pages visited, interactions), via our analytics provider
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and similar data that our hosting and analytics services collect
We do not offer user accounts. Features like "favorites" are stored only in your browser (local storage) and are not sent to our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the website and course directory
- Send newsletter updates (only if you subscribed) and respond to your messages
- Understand how the site is used so we can improve content and experience
- Comply with law and protect our legal rights
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g. local storage) to run the site and to understand how it is used.
What we use
- Essential: Required for the site to work (e.g. security, load balancing)
- Analytics: Our analytics provider (PostHog) may set cookies or similar tech to measure usage; this helps us improve the site
- Local storage: Used in your browser only for features like saved favorites; we do not read this on our servers
You can control cookies in your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality or analytics.
4. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as needed for the purposes above:
- Newsletter list: Until you unsubscribe or ask us to remove you
- Contact/email: Typically up to 2 years from the last message, unless we need it longer for legal or support reasons
- Analytics: As per our analytics provider's retention (e.g. up to 26 months)
- Logs and technical data: As required for security and operation, usually for a limited period
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We use these services to run the site and communicate with you. They may process data on our behalf:
- Vercel: Hosting and serving the website; may log requests and technical data
- PostHog: Product analytics (usage, events) to improve the site
- Mailchimp: Newsletter signup and email delivery when you subscribe
These providers have their own privacy policies and, where applicable, comply with data protection laws. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in our operations
- Professional advisers
- Law enforcement when required by law
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to our processing of your data
- Request data portability
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. GDPR Compliance for EU Users
For users in the European Union (EU), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means you have additional rights and protections:
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to the processing of your data
- Contractual Necessity: To provide you with our services
- Legal Obligation: To comply with EU laws
- Legitimate Interests: To improve and maintain our services
Additional Rights Under GDPR
- Right to be Informed: Transparent communication about data usage
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive and reuse your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Appropriate security measures
Data Protection Officer
For any GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:
hi@productmanagercourses.com
Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in the EU if you believe we have not handled your data in accordance with GDPR.
11. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach, we will:
- Notify relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours
- Inform affected users without undue delay
- Provide information about the breach and steps taken to mitigate risks
- Document all breaches and our response measures
12. Automated Decision Making
We do not make any automated decisions about users that produce legal or similarly significant effects. If we implement automated decision-making in the future:
- We will inform you about the processing
- Provide meaningful information about the logic involved
- Explain the significance and consequences of such processing
- Obtain your explicit consent where required
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Last updated: March 4, 2026