1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Style Basics Academy (“we”, “us”) handles your personal information when you visit this website and use our services. We prioritize transparency, minimal data collection, and granular choice.
- We collect only what we need to deliver and improve our services.
- You can make a data request at any time using the “Data Request” button.
- We do not sell personal data.
2. Data We Collect
Information you provide
Name, email, and message content when you contact us or submit a data request.
Usage data
Pages viewed, time on page, approximate location (country/region), device and browser metadata.
Cookies
Small files used to remember your preferences (theme, consent choices) and to help us understand site performance.
Support artifacts
If you request support, we may temporarily collect screenshots or logs you share.
3. How We Use Data
- To provide and personalize services (e.g., saving theme preference).
- To respond to your messages and process data requests.
- To improve site performance and content quality.
- To maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Bases
We process personal data under these legal bases: consent (for optional cookies), contract (to deliver requested services), legitimate interests (site optimization and security), and legal obligation (for compliance and record-keeping).
6. Data Retention
We keep data only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described. Retention periods vary by category and legal requirements but are generally under 12 months unless otherwise required.
7. Security
We use encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and regular reviews. While no system is perfectly secure, we proactively minimize risk and respond quickly to issues.
8. International Transfers
If data is transferred across borders, we use approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and minimize transferred data whenever possible.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. If you believe a child provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Policy Changes
We may update this policy to reflect improvements or legal requirements. When we do, we adjust the “Last updated” date and, when material, show a notice on this page.
11. Your Rights
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Correction: Fix inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Ask us to delete data where applicable.
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Restriction & Objection: Limit or object to certain processing.
- Withdraw Consent: Change cookie choices anytime.
12. Contact
To exercise your rights quickly, use the in-page Data Request form. You’ll receive a confirmation number and we’ll reply within 30 days or sooner where required.