Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Landscape Design Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website landscapedesigncourses.org and use our services.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
This information may include:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit certain website features.
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, including:
These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated to protect your information.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your personal information.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information 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. Retention periods vary depending on:
When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data. You can update your account information by logging into your student dashboard or contacting us directly.
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, ongoing transactions, legitimate business interests).
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by:
Please note that you will continue to receive transactional emails related to your courses and account.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can control tracking through cookie settings.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and services. 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.
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including South Africa, where our servers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these jurisdictions. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
To exercise these rights or raise concerns, contact us at [email protected] or your local data protection authority.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.