Privacy Policy
At Director's Cut Academy, located in the heart of Los Feliz, Los Angeles, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, enroll in our courses or workshops, or otherwise interact with us. This policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, postal address, date of birth, educational background, and payment information. We collect this information when you register for courses, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through our website.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.
- Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our website and services, including the courses you are interested in, the pages you visit, and the features you use.
- Communications: We may retain copies of any communications you send to us, including emails, letters, and chat logs.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and Improving Our Services: We use your information to provide you with the courses and workshops you request, to personalize your experience on our website, and to improve the quality of our services.
- Communicating with You: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, to send you updates about our courses and workshops, and to provide you with marketing materials about our services. You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email.
- Processing Payments: We use your payment information to process your enrollment fees and to prevent fraud.
- Analyzing Website Usage: We use your technical and usage information to analyze how our website is being used, to identify trends, and to improve the performance and functionality of our website.
- Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to legal requests, and to protect our rights and the rights of others.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with certain third parties, including:
- Service Providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, send emails, and analyze data. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and to use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if we are required to do so by law or legal process.
- Other Users: In some instances, such as online forums or course discussions, information you share may be visible to other users of the platform. Please exercise caution when sharing personal information in these public areas.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption: We use encryption to protect your sensitive information when it is transmitted over the internet.
- Firewalls: We use firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
- Access Controls: We restrict access to your information to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Despite these measures, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of your information, and you should take steps to protect your information as well, such as using a strong password and keeping your software up to date.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide you with our services, to comply with our legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete it.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
- Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information.
- Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict our processing of your personal information.
- Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:
- Personalize your experience on our website.
- Analyze website traffic.
- Serve targeted advertisements.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the "effective date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Director's Cut Academy
Attn: Data Protection Officer
1722 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (323) 555-FILM
Data Protection Officer: Anya Sharma