Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026

1. Overview

SpaceForge Atelier (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides interior design education. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

2. Data we collect

• Account and contact details: name, email, optional phone.
• Transaction data: purchased courses, amounts, timestamps.
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, device/browser info.
• Support content: messages you send us.

3. How we use data

• Provide and improve courses and site features.
• Process payments and fulfill orders.
• Send service messages (receipts, critical updates).
• With consent, send educational newsletters. You can opt out anytime.

4. Cookies and local storage

We use cookies/localStorage to remember preferences (theme, cookie consent), and to keep course selections (cart, fallows). You can clear storage in your browser settings.

5. Legal basis

We rely on contract (to deliver services), legitimate interests (secure, useful services), consent (newsletters), and legal obligations (tax/accounting).

6. Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share data with service providers when necessary to operate our platform (e.g., payment processing), bound by confidentiality and data protection terms.

7. Data retention

We keep data as long as needed to provide services and meet legal requirements. When no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it.

8. Security

We apply administrative and technical safeguards, including encryption in transit, access controls, and regular audits. No method is 100% secure, but we work to mitigate risks.

9. Your rights

• Access, correct, or delete your data.
• Object to processing or request restriction in certain cases.
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
• Complain to your local data authority if you believe your rights are infringed.

10. International transfers

If data moves across borders, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

11. Children

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be highlighted at the top of this page.

13. Contact

Questions about privacy? Email [email protected] or call +1 (415) 555-0196.