Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Directway Atelier provides modular painting courses. You can reach us at [email protected] or +1 (206) 555-0147.

2. Data we collect

• Account data: name, email, password hash.
• Transaction data: purchased courses, amounts, timestamps (handled by payment partners).
• Usage data: page visits, search queries, and device metrics in aggregate.
• Support data: messages you send via forms or email.
• Cookies: essential (session, preference), and optional analytics.

3. How we use data

• Provide and maintain course access.
• Process payments and receipts.
• Improve curriculum and site reliability.
• Respond to support requests and prevent abuse.

4. Legal basis

We process data under contract (to provide purchased services), legitimate interest (to secure and improve the site), and consent (for optional analytics and communication).

5. Sharing

We share data with service providers who help operate the site (hosting, analytics, payments). We do not sell personal data. Providers are bound by contractual confidentiality.

6. Retention

Account and transaction records are retained for legal and accounting requirements. Support messages are retained for up to 24 months unless deletion is requested.

7. Your rights

• Access, correction, deletion (subject to legal limits).
• Opt-out of non-essential cookies and marketing.
• Portability of account data upon verified request.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain sessions and store preferences (including theme and cookie consent). Optional analytics cookies are only set with consent.

9. Security

We apply encryption in transit, access controls, and principle of least privilege. No method is perfect, but we continuously improve safeguards.

10. Children

Services are intended for individuals 16+ or the minimum age of digital consent in your region.

11. Changes

We update this policy when practices change. Material updates will be announced on this page.

12. Contact

For privacy requests, email [email protected] with “Privacy Request” in the subject. We respond within 30 days.