When you use our platform, we collect several types of information. Some you provide directly—like when you sign up for a course or contact us. Other information gets collected automatically as you navigate our site.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
At Jokm Dyvolth, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our investment analysis education platform.
We operate in compliance with Belgium's data protection laws and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your trust matters to us, and we're committed to transparency about our data practices.
Information We Collect
Personal Details
Your name, email address, phone number, and location when you register for learning programs or reach out to us.
Usage Information
How you interact with our courses, which modules you complete, and how long you spend on different learning materials.
Technical Data
Your IP address, browser type, device information, and other technical details collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Communication Records
Messages you send us through contact forms, emails, or other communication channels, including support requests.
Why We Need This Information
We don't collect data just for the sake of it. Each piece of information serves a specific purpose in delivering our educational services to you.
- To create and manage your learning account and provide access to course materials
- To personalize your learning experience based on your progress and preferences
- To send you important updates about courses, schedules, and platform changes
- To respond to your questions and provide customer support when you need it
- To analyze how people use our platform so we can make improvements
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against misuse of our services
How We Use Your Data
We process your personal information based on several legal grounds recognized under Belgian and EU law. Here's what that means in practice.
Contractual Necessity
When you enroll in our learning programs, we need certain information to deliver the service you signed up for. We can't provide access to course materials or track your progress without processing your account data.
Legitimate Interests
We process some data based on our legitimate business interests—like improving our courses or preventing fraud. We balance these interests against your privacy rights and only proceed when it's reasonable to do so.
Your Consent Matters: For certain activities like marketing communications or non-essential cookies, we'll ask for your explicit consent. You can withdraw that consent anytime through your account settings or by contacting us.
Legal Requirements
Sometimes we're required by law to process or retain certain information. For example, Belgian tax regulations require us to maintain financial records for a minimum period. We only keep data as long as legally necessary.
Sharing and Disclosure
We don't sell your personal information to third parties. Period. But we do work with service providers who help us run our platform, and we're transparent about those relationships.
Service Providers
We partner with companies that provide essential services—hosting, email delivery, payment processing, analytics. These providers can only access the data they need to perform their specific functions, and they're contractually bound to protect your information.
All our service providers operating outside Belgium meet GDPR adequacy requirements or have appropriate safeguards in place.
Business Transfers
If Jokm Dyvolth merges with another company or undergoes restructuring, your data might be transferred as part of that transaction. We'd notify you beforehand and ensure the new entity respects your privacy rights.
Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required by Belgian law, court order, or government request. We'll push back against overly broad requests and notify you when legally permitted.
Your Privacy Rights
Access Your Data
Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you in a portable format.
Correct Mistakes
Update or fix any inaccurate or incomplete personal information in your profile.
Delete Information
Ask us to erase your personal data when there's no legitimate reason for us to keep it.
Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your data in certain situations while keeping it stored.
Object to Use
Challenge our processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes.
Withdraw Consent
Cancel any consent you previously gave us at any time without affecting past processing.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, send us an email at [email protected] with your request. We'll respond within one month—or let you know if we need more time due to complexity.
We might ask you to verify your identity before processing requests to protect against unauthorized access. This is standard security practice.
If you're not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with Belgium's Data Protection Authority (Autorité de protection des données / Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit).
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our approach includes both technical and organizational safeguards.
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols for all communications
- Secure password storage using modern hashing algorithms and salt techniques
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems
- Access controls limiting who within our organization can view personal data
- Staff training on data protection principles and secure handling practices
- Backup procedures with encrypted storage to prevent data loss
But let's be honest—no system is completely impenetrable. While we do everything reasonable to protect your data, we can't guarantee absolute security. If we detect a breach that poses a risk to your rights, we'll notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.
Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and our legal obligations.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Duration of relationship plus 1 year | Service delivery and support inquiries |
| Learning Progress | 5 years after course completion | Certificate verification and records |
| Financial Records | 7 years | Belgian tax law requirements |
| Marketing Consent | Until consent withdrawn | Communication preferences |
| Support Communications | 3 years | Quality assurance and dispute resolution |
When data reaches the end of its retention period, we securely delete or anonymize it so it can no longer identify you. You can request earlier deletion by contacting us, subject to our legal obligations.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to make our platform work properly and understand how people use it. Some cookies are essential for basic functionality, while others help us improve your experience.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function. They enable core features like account authentication and security. You can't opt out of these through our cookie banner because the site wouldn't work without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors navigate our platform—which pages are popular, where people get stuck, how long they spend on different sections. This helps us make informed improvements to the learning experience.
Managing Your Preferences
You can control non-essential cookies through the banner that appears when you first visit our site. You can also adjust settings later through your browser preferences, though this might limit some features.
International Data Transfers
While we're based in Belgium, some of our service providers operate servers in other countries. When we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
These safeguards might include Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection in certain countries, or other mechanisms that meet GDPR requirements.
You can request more information about specific transfers and the safeguards we've implemented by contacting us.
Children's Privacy
Our investment analysis courses are designed for adults. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 16 years old without parental consent, as required by Belgian and EU law.
If we discover we've inadvertently collected data from a minor without proper consent, we'll delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe we might have such information should contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or a prominent notice on our platform.
The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when we last revised this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Continuing to use our services after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy. If you disagree with changes, you can close your account—though we'd hate to see you go.
Questions About Your Privacy?
We're here to help. If you have concerns about how we handle your data or want to exercise your privacy rights, reach out to us through any of these channels: