Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Interior Design Academy ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website interiordesignacademy.pro. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and purchase our interior design courses.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you register for courses, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Geographic location data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing course enrollments and payments
• Providing access to course materials and educational content
• Sending course updates, certificates, and important notifications
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Improving our website, courses, and services
• Sending promotional emails about new courses and special offers (with your consent)
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to enhance user experience
• Preventing fraud and ensuring website security
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our legal rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide courses and services you've purchased
• Legitimate Interests: Improving our services, preventing fraud, and ensuring security
• Consent: Marketing communications and non-essential cookies (you can withdraw consent anytime)
• Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email delivery, hosting, analytics, and customer support
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Account information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after account closure
• Transaction records: Retained for 7 years for accounting and tax purposes
• Marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Course completion data: Retained indefinitely to provide proof of completion and certificates

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Request limitation on processing of your data
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers with firewall protection
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection and privacy

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Analytics and Advertising

We use analytics services including:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Facebook Pixel: To measure advertising effectiveness and deliver targeted ads

These services may use cookies and collect data about your online activities. You can opt out through browser settings or using opt-out tools provided by these services.

13. Email Communications

We send transactional emails related to your courses and account. We may also send promotional emails about new courses and offers. You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Information

16. Data Protection Officer

For questions specifically related to data protection and privacy, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]

17. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Your privacy matters to us. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.