Introduction
Design Academy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you use our website, services, and courses (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:
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Personal Information:
This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information. We collect this information when you register for an account, purchase a course, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
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Usage Data:
This includes information about how you use our Services, such as the pages you visit, the courses you access, the time and date of your visits, and other diagnostic data. We collect this information automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
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Device Information:
This includes information about the device you use to access our Services, such as your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers. We collect this information automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
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Providing and Maintaining Our Services:
We use your information to provide you with access to our courses, to process your payments, and to respond to your inquiries.
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Improving Our Services:
We use your information to analyze how you use our Services and to identify areas for improvement.
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Personalizing Your Experience:
We use your information to personalize your experience on our website and to recommend courses that may be of interest to you.
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Communicating with You:
We use your information to send you updates about our Services, to inform you about new courses, and to respond to your inquiries.
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Marketing and Advertising:
We use your information to send you marketing and advertising materials about our Services and related products. You can opt out of receiving these materials at any time.
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Legal Compliance:
We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our Services, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and web hosting providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and to use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
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Business Partners:
We may share your information with our business partners who offer complementary products or services. We will only share your information with your consent.
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Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
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Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
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Encryption:
We use encryption to protect your personal information when it is transmitted over the internet.
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Firewalls:
We use firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
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Access Controls:
We restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel only.
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Regular Security Audits:
We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access:
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction:
You have the right to have your personal information corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
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Deletion:
You have the right to have your personal information deleted in certain circumstances.
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Restriction of Processing:
You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
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Data Portability:
You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
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Objection:
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
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Withdrawal of Consent:
If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
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