Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/19/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how OnlinePhotographyCourse (the “Service”) collects, uses, and safeguards information when you access our online courses, practice programs, and related digital materials. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: email, name (optional), and password or third‑party auth identifiers to create and manage your account.
Payment Records: handled by our payment providers. We receive confirmation of payment status but do not store full card numbers.
Course Activity: progress, completed lessons, practice uploads, quiz results, and timestamps to personalize your learning experience.
Technical Data: device/browser metadata, IP address, and diagnostic logs for security, analytics, and performance.
Communications: messages you send us, feedback, survey responses, and support requests.

3. How We Use Information

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service and your learning experience.
Process payments, verify eligibility, and activate course access.
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure platform security and integrity.
Personalize content, recommendations, and practice suggestions.
Send essential notices about updates, changes, and relevant learning materials.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, keep you signed in, and measure how features are used. You can control cookies in your browser settings; disabling cookies may limit certain functionality.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted processors that help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing). These parties are bound by contracts to protect your information and act only under our instructions. We may also disclose information when required by applicable law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, and loss. However, no system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies. You can request deletion of your account, and we will remove personal information that we are not legally required to keep.

8. Your Choices & Rights

Access, update, or delete your account information via your profile or support request.
Manage communication preferences and unsubscribe from non‑essential emails.
Request a copy of your data or ask questions about our practices.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is intended for individuals capable of forming binding contracts or using the Service under the supervision of a guardian, where applicable. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children where it is prohibited by law.

10. International Use

The Service may be accessed from various locations. By using the Service, you understand your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions with different data protection rules.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@OnlinePhotographyCourse.org.