Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 04/15/2025

At Game Design Academy, we care about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.gamedesignacademy.com), create a profile, or enroll in our classes.

By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create a profile, register for a class, or contact us, we may collect:

Parent/Guardian name and contact details
Student's name and age
Email address and phone number
Payment and billing information (processed securely via a third-party provider)
Any messages or inquiries you send us

Automatically Collected Data

When you use our website, we may collect technical data like:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on site
Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Cookies and similar technologies (see below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process class registrations and payments
Communicate with you about your child’s classes
Send confirmations, updates, and important reminders
Improve our services and website functionality
Provide customer support
Comply with legal requirements

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website and to enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not work properly if you do.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers (like payment processors and email platforms) to operate our services. These providers may access your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are required to protect your data.

5. Protecting Children’s Privacy

Game Design Academy is committed to protecting children’s privacy. We only collect information about minors that is necessary for participation in our programs and only from a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 13.

6. Your Rights

You can:

Request to access or update your personal information
Ask us to delete your account or data
Opt out of non-essential emails at any time

To make any of these requests, email us at info@gamedesignacademy.com.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information through encryption, secure servers, and limited access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Game Design Academy
Email: info@gamedesignacademy.com
Website: www.gamedesignacademy.com