Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information across our watercolor courses, community, and services.
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1) Overview ⌄
Beechwood Watercolor Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we process it. It applies to our website, classes, newsletters, and community spaces.
- Controller: Beechwood Watercolor Studio
- Contact: [email protected] | +1 (332) 408-7196
- Jurisdictions covered: US, EU/EEA, UK, and others where applicable
2) Data We Collect ⌄
- Account data: name, email, country/region
- Transactional data: course enrollments, invoices, refunds
- Technical data: IP address, device info, cookies, performance metrics
- Communication data: support requests, survey responses, feedback forms
- Usage data: pages viewed, interactions, learning progress
3) How We Use Data ⌄
We use your data to provide and improve our services, personalize learning, communicate updates, and ensure security.
- Service delivery: account creation, course access, certificates
- Customer support and troubleshooting
- Analytics to improve courses and site experience
- Legal compliance and fraud prevention
- Marketing with your consent or where permitted by law
4) Legal Bases (GDPR/UK GDPR) ⌄
- Contract: to provide purchased courses and related services
- Consent: newsletters, certain analytics, cookies
- Legitimate interests: product improvement, basic analytics, security
- Legal obligation: tax, accounting, compliance requests
5) Cookies & Similar Technologies ⌄
We use essential, preference, and analytics cookies. You can manage preferences below or via your browser settings.
- Essential: required for security and core functionality
- Preferences: remember settings like theme and region
- Analytics: measure usage to improve courses and features
Manage cookie preferences anytime using the banner or the controls in the footer.
6) Data Sharing ⌄
We share data with service providers under strict contracts for hosting, payments, and analytics. We do not sell personal data.
- Vendors are bound by confidentiality and security obligations
- Access limited to what is necessary for the service
- Aggregated or de-identified data may be used for insights
7) International Transfers ⌄
Where data moves outside your region, we use appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses and supplemental measures.
8) Retention ⌄
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose collected, or to meet legal obligations. Retention depends on account status, transactions, and dispute windows.
- Account data: while active and for a reasonable period after closure
- Transactional records: typically 6–10 years for tax/accounting
- Analytics: aggregated or anonymized where possible
9) Your Rights ⌄
- Access, correction, deletion, portability
- Object or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent without affecting prior lawful processing
- Complain to a supervisory authority where applicable
To exercise rights, use the Quick Data Request form or email [email protected].
10) Security ⌄
We apply technical and organizational measures, including encryption in transit, access controls, least privilege, and continuous monitoring.
No system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and enable security features where available.
11) Children’s Privacy ⌄
Our services target general audiences and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12) Changes & Contact ⌄
We’ll update this policy as needed for legal, technical, or business changes. Material updates will be announced on this page.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (332) 408-7196