Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Design Academy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website officedesigncourses.com and purchase our office interior design courses.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for courses, make purchases, or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Account credentials (username and encrypted password)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Processing course enrollments and payments
• Providing access to course materials and educational content
• Communicating with you about courses, updates, and promotional offers
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Improving our website, courses, and services
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Complying with legal obligations
• Sending administrative information and updates
• Personalizing your learning experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processors
• Email service providers
• Web hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Customer support platforms

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your information
• Portability: You can request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for processing based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you marketing emails about our courses, special offers, and updates. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Contacting us directly at [email protected]
• Updating your preferences in your account settings

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional and administrative messages.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

12. Analytics and Advertising

We use analytics services such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to understand how users interact with our website. These services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Design Academy
98450 Turner Knolls Suite 505
Port Vernon, NC 3770
South Africa
Phone: +51730858047
Email: [email protected]
Registration No: 97990012

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.