Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Animation World ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our courses, or use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for courses or programs
• Fill out inquiry forms or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletters
• Create an account on our website
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Contact us directly via email or phone

This personal information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Date of birth and age
• Educational background and qualifications
• Employment information
• Payment and billing information
• Course preferences and interests
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Educational Services: To provide, operate, and maintain our educational programs and services
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send course information, and provide customer support
• Account Management: To create and manage your student account and enrollment
• Payment Processing: To process tuition payments and manage billing
• Marketing: To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about our courses (with your consent)
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To protect against fraud and ensure the security of our systems

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, including:

• Payment processors
• Email marketing platforms
• Cloud storage providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support platforms

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Government investigations
• Legal proceedings
• Protection of our rights and safety

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Student records may be retained for academic and regulatory compliance purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Information

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access personal information
• Right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your personal information based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or with your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.