Privacy Policy for Parametric Architecture

1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information to improve our services, maintain our site, and enhance user experience. The types of data collected are as follows:

1.1 Personal Information
Personal information is collected directly from you when you:
- Register on our website or sign up for courses
- Subscribe to our newsletters or mailing list
- Participate in events, surveys, or promotions
This may include your:
- Name
- Email address
- Payment information (processed via secure third-party services)
- User-generated content, if you post on our site

1.2 Automatic Data Collection
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain technical information:
Log Files: Information such as IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider, and referring/exit pages, used to analyze trends and improve site functionality.
Cookies: Small files stored on your device, used to remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your site experience.

2. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data to:
- Provide and manage our educational services and offerings
- Send updates, promotions, and newsletters with your consent
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Respond to inquiries and offer support
- Analyze user engagement for educational improvements
We process your information based on legitimate interests, contractual obligations, or with your explicit consent.

3. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, and servicing you. These providers include:
- Hosting Providers: Ensure website uptime and security
- Analytics Providers: Analyze user engagement (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Payment Processors: Securely handle payment information
These providers have access to your data only for purposes necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to keep it secure.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. This policy does not apply to those external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

4. Data Security
We implement strong security measures to safeguard your information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure server environments
- Regular security assessments
No data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.

5. Retention of Your Information
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For instance, we retain:
- Account-related data as long as your account remains active
- Transaction data for financial reporting and compliance purposes
Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your data, subject to legal requirements.

6. User Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Union or other applicable regions, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: You can correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: You can object to data processing in certain situations
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Children’s Privacy
PAACADEMY does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered such information, we will take steps to delete it. Parents or guardians can contact us directly at [email protected] to request removal of any collected data regarding minors.

8. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting an updated version on our website, with a new “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
By using PAACADEMY’s services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.