Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2025
Last Updated: April 2025

At Essential Beauty Academy UK, accessible from https://www.essentialbeautyacademy4me.com, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our courses, or interact with us in any way.

1. Information We Collect

Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, and gender.
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.
Payment Details: Limited payment information for course enrollments (handled securely via third-party processors).
Course Enrollment Info: Courses purchased or viewed, certifications earned.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
Communication Records: Emails, contact form entries, customer service inquiries, or testimonials you provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

Register you for our beauty courses.
Communicate with you regarding your course status, purchases, or inquiries.
Send marketing communications (if you have opted in).
Improve our website and services through analytics.
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

Service Providers: To process payments or manage email communications.
Regulatory Bodies: If required by law or legal processes.
Trusted Third Parties: Only when necessary to deliver services, such as certification bodies.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences.
Provide a secure login experience.
Track site usage through tools like Google Analytics.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including legal or regulatory obligations.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (UK & GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data.
Object to processing or withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
Request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@essentialbeautyacademy4me.com.

7. Security of Your Information

We use secure methods to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption and trusted third-party payment processors. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., social media or accreditation bodies). We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact us at:

📧 Email: info@essentialbeautyacademy4me.com
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