Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10/3/2026, 1:03:51 PM
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 3, 2026
We value your privacy very highly. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the https://www.serveracademy.com/ website (the “Website”) operated by Server Academy, a Limited Liability Company formed in Virginia, United States (“us,” “we,” “our”). This Privacy Policy contains important information regarding your privacy and how we may use the information we collect about you.
Your access to and use of the Website is conditional upon your acceptance of and compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to everyone, including, but not limited to, visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this Privacy Policy, then you do not have permission to access or use the Website.
What information we collect
When you create an account or use the Website, we collect information you provide and information generated by your use of the service. This includes:
- Your name, email address, and profile picture
- Account and sign-in information
- Course progress, practice activity, community posts, and messages you send us
- Payment and billing details processed by our payment provider
- Usage data, including pages you visit, device and browser information, and cookie identifiers
Google user data
When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture. We use this only to create and authenticate your Server Academy account. We do not sell this data, share it with third parties except our service providers (authentication and database hosting, payment processing, and analytics), or use it for advertising. You can request deletion of your account and associated Google data at any time by emailing paul@serveracademy.com.
Those service providers are Supabase (authentication and database hosting), Stripe (payment processing), Resend (transactional email), PostHog and Vercel Analytics (product analytics), and Google Analytics (website traffic).
With whom we share your personal information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with the service providers named above, and only so they can operate the Website on our behalf. They may not use it for their own advertising.
Cookies
A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on your device by your browser. This Website collects cookies and may use them for reasons including, but not limited to:
- Analyzing our Website traffic
- Analyzing your interactions with advertisements
- Identifying if you are signed in to the Website
- Testing content on the Website
- Storing information about your preferences
- Recognizing when you return to the Website
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. This setting may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Website.
Children’s privacy
This Website is intended for use by a general audience and does not offer services to children. Should a child whom we know to be under 18 send personal information to us, we will use that information only to respond to the child to inform them that they cannot use this Website.
Analytics programs
This Website uses Google Analytics to collect information about you and your behaviors. If you would like to opt out of Google Analytics, please visit:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
Information retention
We retain all of the information that we collect until you unsubscribe or request that your account be deleted.
Automated decision-making
We use the information that we collect about you for automated individual decision-making. Automated individual decision-making means making a decision solely by automated means without any human involvement.
We use the following logic to conduct automated decision-making:
- If a user enters their email requesting an ebook to be emailed to them, we use an automated process to send the ebook to their inbox.
Exercising your rights
You may exercise the rights specified above by submitting a consumer request to:
support@serveracademy.com
We will need to verify your identity prior to fulfilling your request and may ask you to provide personal information for verification. We will respond to most consumer requests within 30 days of receipt. Some requests may take longer, in which case we will notify you in writing. We may deny requests if certain legal exceptions apply. If a request is denied, we will provide the reasons for the denial.
Third-party websites
This Website may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by parties other than us. These links are provided for reference only. We do not control such websites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. You are responsible for reviewing and understanding the Privacy Policies of those websites. The inclusion of hyperlinks does not imply endorsement or association with their operators.
Questions
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@serveracademy.com
Leaderboards and Gamification
Server Academy uses lightweight gamification including XP, levels, login streaks, personal practice statistics, and public leaderboards at /leaderboard. Personal stats on the Practice page are visible only to you. Public boards show display name, approved avatar (or initials), and aggregate scores using UTC time windows. Staff and course instructors are excluded. Opt out under Profile → Settings. We use PostHog and Vercel Analytics. Anonymous practice may use browser local storage until signup.
Public identity on boards and celebrations
Public leaderboards (/leaderboard), public profiles (/users/{display-name}), and in-product XP celebration screens show your display name (the public handle you choose, or your profile slug)—not your legal first or last name—along with your approved avatar or initials. After you complete eligible lessons or practice, nearby public ranks may appear briefly in that celebration using the same public identity.
Opt out of public leaderboards under Profile → Settings to hide yourself from public boards and celebration ladders for other members. Your private Practice stats remain visible only to you.