PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy for Forgeyourcreativefuture.com

Effective Date: 11-18-24

At Forgeyourcreativefuture.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you enroll in and use the After Effects VFX Master Class, hosted on the Squarespace platform. By accessing or using this course, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Hosting on Squarespace

This website and course are hosted by Squarespace, which provides the platform and infrastructure for delivering our course materials and managing your interactions. As such:

  • Some data collection and processing are handled by Squarespace according to their own Privacy Policy.

  • Forgeyourcreativefuture.com does not have control over Squarespace’s data handling practices beyond what is necessary for the operation of this course.

We encourage you to review Squarespace’s Privacy Policy to understand how your data is managed on their platform.

2. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you register for the course, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, payment information, and other details required for enrollment and access. Payment information may be processed directly by Squarespace’s integrated payment processors.

  • Usage Information: Information about your interaction with the course, such as login frequency and content accessed, may be collected for improving course experience and ensuring security.

  • Device Information: Data such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system may be collected by Squarespace to facilitate website functionality and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Provide and manage your access to the course and its materials.

  • Communicate updates, support information, or respond to inquiries.

  • Analyze and improve course content and user experience.

  • Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

Your information may be shared in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: Certain personal data may be shared with third-party service providers, including Squarespace, for processing payments, hosting content, and analytics. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and permitted to use your data only for services provided to us.

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful government requests.

  • Squarespace Platform: As this website is hosted by Squarespace, they may collect and process data independently. Any data leaks, breaches, or issues arising from Squarespace’s data handling are beyond our control and liability.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, since this site is hosted on Squarespace, some data security measures are managed by Squarespace. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted through their platform.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Squarespace may have its own retention policies, which are not under our control.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Access and Correction: Requesting access to or correcting your personal data.

  • Data Deletion: Requesting deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.

For these requests, you can contact us at info@robfederic.com We may need to coordinate with Squarespace for certain data deletion or correction requests.

8. Children's Privacy

Our course is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that data from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for educational and informational purposes only. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

10. Disclaimer Regarding Squarespace

This website is hosted on Squarespace, and Forgeyourcreativefuture.com is not responsible for:

  • Squarespace’s independent data collection, storage, or processing activities.

  • Data leaks, breaches, or any other issues arising from Squarespace’s platform.

For more details about Squarespace’s data handling practices, refer to their Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Continued use of the course after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@robfederic.com

This version ensures complete transparency about your use of Squarespace and explicitly clarifies your non-liability for their data policies. Let me know if you need further refinements!