Privacy Policy - Schoolforseduction

School for Seduction (“we”, “us”, “our”) values your privacy and is fully committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information obtained through your use of our website at schoolforseduction.com and related services. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of data protection to ensure transparency, accountability, and respect for your rights.

1. Introduction

At schoolforseduction.com, we take the confidentiality and integrity of your personal information seriously. Our practices are designed with a privacy-first mindset, ensuring your data is handled responsibly and in compliance with governing data protection laws. This policy describes how we process your personal data and explains your rights in relation to that data.

2. Scope of This Policy and Our Role as Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through schoolforseduction.com and any associated services. We act as the Data Controller when processing your personal data, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data privacy rights, you may contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Personal Data We Process

We process the following categories of personal data, depending on your interactions with schoolforseduction.com:

a. Usage Data:
Includes IP address, browser type and version, geolocation data, access times and dates, pages visited, referral URLs, time spent on pages, and interaction patterns. This data helps us understand overall usage and detect anomalies or misuse.

b. Account Data:
Includes your name, email address, billing address, phone number, and other identifiers necessary for account creation, maintenance, and communication.

c. Profile Data:
Includes your preferences, interests, language settings, purchase history, course participation, and site behavior. This data allows us to personalize your experience.

d. Communication Data:
Includes any information you provide via customer service messages, feedback forms, surveys, or inquiries sent to [email protected]. This also includes your contact history with us.

e. Technical Data:
Includes device type, operating system, hardware information, internet service provider, browser plug-ins, screen resolution, and system configuration data for providing optimal website performance.

f. Transaction Data:
Includes payment card details, transaction history, billing records, and delivery data for purchases made on schoolforseduction.com. Note: Payment processing is handled through third-party secure platforms, and we do not retain full card details.

g. Preference Data:
Includes your consent status for marketing communications, topics of interest, and engagement with offered content and campaigns.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data only where permitted by law. Our lawful bases under GDPR and CCPA include:

– Consent: Where you have given explicit permission, such as opting in to newsletters or cookies.
– Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, i.e., delivering digital goods or services you have purchased.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
– Legitimate Interest: Where we have a lawful interest in operating and improving our services, provided such interest does not override your fundamental rights.

5. Your Rights

If you reside in the European Economic Area or California, you have specific rights under data protection laws, which include the right to:

– Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Restriction: Request limitation of how we use your personal data.
– Portability: Request a transfer of your personal data to you or another service provider in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Objection: Object to processing based on public interest or our legitimate interests.
– Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframes stipulated by applicable law.

6. Security Measures

We are committed to safeguarding your data using a multi-layered security approach. Our measures include:

– Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
– Role-based access controls with least-privilege principle.
– Firewalls and intrusion detection technologies.
– Routine backups and system audits.
– Staff training on information security and data protection.
– Ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities and threats.

7. International Data Transfers

Given our global operations, your data may be processed outside of your jurisdiction, including in countries not deemed to provide the same level of data protection. In such instances, appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, will be employed to ensure compliance with international standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

– Account Data: As long as your account is active and for up to 6 years post-closure for legal and operational reasons.
– Transaction Data: 7 years, in line with accounting and tax laws.
– Usage and Technical Data: 2 years for analytics purposes.
– Communication and Support Records: 3 years from the date of last interaction.
– Marketing Preference Data: Until you withdraw consent or become inactive for 24 months.

Once the relevant retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on schoolforseduction.com. These include:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
– Functional Cookies: Enable improved functionality and personalization.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior, traffic sources, and interaction with content.
– Performance Cookies: Measure performance metrics like load times and responsiveness.

10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance

Upon first visit to schoolforseduction.com, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. You may manage your preferences at any time using our Cookie Settings tool or by adjusting your browser settings.

We comply with the GDPR by obtaining consent before deploying non-essential cookies. Under CCPA, California residents may opt out of the “sale” of personal data or the use of tracking cookies for cross-site advertising.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we are made aware that data has been inadvertently collected from a minor, we will take steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe we may have data regarding a child under 13 may contact us at [email protected].

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal, operational, or commercial practices. All changes will be posted on this page. Where required by law, we will notify you through prominent notice or direct communication.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, you are encouraged to contact us directly at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://schoolforseduction.com

We are committed to full compliance with applicable privacy laws and to upholding your rights and trust. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you believe your data is being misused or if you need assistance in exercising your rights.