Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Office Design Academy ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website officedesignacademy.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site and enroll in our office interior design courses.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

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

This information may include:

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process personal data based on:

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

4.2 Business Transfers

If Office Design Academy is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to:

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share information for any other purpose disclosed to you and with your explicit consent.

5. International Data Transfers

Office Design Academy operates from South Africa. If you access our Site from other regions with different data protection laws, your information may be transferred to and processed in South Africa or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. You can do this by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

7.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

7.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions for legal compliance and legitimate business purposes.

7.4 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any promotional message or contacting us directly. Please note that you will still receive transactional emails related to your courses.

7.5 Cookie Management

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

7.6 Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, but you can manage tracking through cookie settings.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

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.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Office Design Academy
Registration No: 04279722
Address: 8339 Maphumulo Plains Port Nkosinathi, FS 2996, South Africa
Phone: +6771371167
Email: [email protected]

13. Specific Regional Rights

13.1 European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13.2 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

13.3 South African Users (POPIA)

As a South African entity, we comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You have rights to access, correct, and object to processing of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms & Conditions and governs your use of officedesignacademy.org.