Privacy Policy

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Summary of Our Processing ActivityWe collect personal information for the purposes of providing our Services and other legitimate business functions. Below is a summary of the categories of personal information we collect, the purpose of processing each, and how long we retain the data.Category Purpose Source Retention Contact Information (e.g., name, email, address, phone number)Respond to inquiries, provide services and informational content Directly from user As long as necessary for the purpose of collection Usage Data (e.g., IP address, device information) Improve website functionality Automatically collected As long as necessary for the purpose of collection.

1. Summary of Our Processing Activity.
   We collect personal information for the purposes of providing our Services and other legitimate business functions. Below is a summary of the categories of personal information we collect, the purpose of processing each, and how long we retain the data.Category Purpose Source Retention Contact Information (e.g., name, email, address, phone number)Respond to inquiries, provide services and informational content Directly from user As long as necessary for the purpose of collection Usage Data (e.g., IP address, device information) Improve website functionality Automatically collected As long as necessary for the purpose of collection.
2. Personal Information We Collect
   1. Information You Provide to Us:
      1. Registration and Profile Information
      2. Application and Enrollment Information
      3. Communications (e.g., customer support, newsletters, inquiries)
      4. Careers (e.g., job applications, resumes, LinkedIn profiles)
      5. Payment Information (processed by third-party payment providers)
      6. Instructors and Mentors Information (e.g., course details, financial information)
      7. Ratings and Feedback
   2. Information We Collect When You Use Our Services:
      1. Video and Audio Recordings (from online classes)Location Information (IP-based geolocation data)User Content (e.g., uploaded audio, videos, comments)Usage Information (e.g., site interactions, searches, visits)Device Information (e.g., browser type, operating system, device identifiers)Cookies and Similar Technologies (session cookies, persistent cookies, tracking pixels, analytics, advertising cookies)
   3. Information We Receive from Third Parties:
      1. Third-party Services (e.g., linked social media accounts)
      2. Other Third Parties (e.g., marketing partners, data providers)

2. PURPOSE AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use the personal information described above for the following purposes:

1. To provide, maintain, improve, and enhance our ServicesTo personalize your experience on our Services
2. To analyze and improve Services
3. To communicate and provide updates
4. For marketing and advertising purposes
5. To generate anonymized, aggregate data for research
6. To send notifications and facilitate transactions
7. To find and prevent fraud
8. To comply with legal obligations

3. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may disclose information under the following circumstances:

1. Affiliates (for service improvement and delivery)
2. Vendors and Service Providers (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics)
3. Instructors and Educational Institutions (e.g., enrollment and registration information)
4. User Content (information publicly visible on our Services)
5. Analytics and Advertising Partners (e.g., Google Analytics, advertising partners)
6. Legal Compliance (e.g., court orders, law enforcement requests)
7. Corporate Transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, asset transfers)
8. With Consent (explicit permission from the user)

4. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

1. Marketing Communications: Users can unsubscribe from promotional emails.
2. Do Not Track: Our Services do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
3. Your European Privacy Rights (EEA/UK):
4. Access, update, or delete personal information
   1. Object to or restrict processing
   2. Data portability and right to lodge complaint
   3. sWithdraw consent at any time
5. California Residents’ Rights (CCPA & CPRA):
   1. Right to know what personal data is collected
   2. Right to delete data
   3. Right to opt-out of data sales or sharing
   4. Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights
   5. Right to correct inaccurate information

To exercise these rights, contact contact@aads.academy.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information as long as necessary for business and legal purposes. Factors considered include the nature of the service, relationship duration, and statutory legal retention periods.

6. SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no electronic transmission or storage method can guarantee absolute security.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

AADS is headquartered in the United States. Personal data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries with differing privacy laws. We implement safeguards to protect data under applicable regulations.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old. If a child has provided information, contact us at compliance@aads.academy for removal.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Services may link to external websites or third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage reviewing their policies.

10. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

As part of our Services, AADS maintains community forums and interactive spaces. Users agree to uphold respectful and professional interactions. Any content deemed inappropriate, abusive, or offensive may be removed. Violation of our Community Guidelines may result in account suspension or removal.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date. We encourage reviewing this page regularly.

12. CONTACT US

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Academy of Arts, Design & Strategy (AADS)


Email: contact@aads.academy


Mailing Address:
SHNORH, C/o AADS, 1390 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 USA