Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At Impaddiffi Drawing Academy, we collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Register for courses or programs
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our forms or email
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Create an account on our website

Personal Information

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information when enrolling in courses
• Educational background and artistic experience
• Communications with us

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website or source
• Device information and operating system

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• Process course registrations and payments
• Send you course materials and updates
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you newsletters and promotional communications (with your consent)
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our website
• Protect against fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Payment processing
• Email marketing services
• Website hosting and analytics
• Customer support

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Legal process or government requests
• Enforcement of our terms of service
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Protection of the rights, property, or safety of others

4. 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
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Employee training on data protection

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You may request access to and correction of your personal information by contacting us.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and legitimate business reasons for retention.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of promotional emails by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any promotional email
• Contacting us directly
• Updating your preferences in your account settings

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

8. International Data Transfers

As we are based in New Zealand, your information is primarily processed and stored in New Zealand. If we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Providing notice through our services

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. New Zealand Privacy Principles

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the New Zealand Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 2020. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with New Zealand privacy laws.