At ShapesAcademy.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Shapes Academy is an educational platform offering online and in-person barbering courses.

Website: www.shapesacademy.com

Contact email: info@shapesacademy.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate our platform and provide our services, including:

• Name and surname

• Email address

• Account login details

• Billing information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

• Course access and activity data

• Communication preferences

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used exclusively for internal purposes, including:

• Creating and managing user accounts

• Providing access to online courses

• Processing subscriptions and payments

• Communicating important service-related information

• Sending marketing or informational emails related to Shapes Academy (only if you consent)

• Improving our educational services and website experience

4. Marketing Communications

We may use your email address to send:

• updates about new courses,

• platform improvements,

• relevant Shapes Academy news.

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Your data is not shared with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Limited data may be processed by trusted service providers strictly for operational reasons, such as:

• payment processing,

• website hosting,

• email delivery services.

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and comply with GDPR requirements.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:

• unauthorized access,

• loss,

• misuse,

• alteration.

Your data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• access your personal data,

• request correction of inaccurate data,

• request deletion of your data,

• restrict or object to data processing,

• withdraw consent at any time,

• request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@shapesacademy.com

8. Cookies

ShapesAcademy.com uses cookies to ensure proper website functionality and improve user experience.

For more details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as:

• your account remains active, or

• it is required for legal or administrative purposes.

Once no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 without parental or legal guardian consent.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Shapes Academy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

📧 info@shapesacademy.com

🌐 www.shapesacademy.com