Visionary Films Privacy Policy
At Visionary Films, located in Austin, Texas, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide to us when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or otherwise interact with us. This policy is effective as of October 26, 2023.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, educational background, and professional experience. We collect this information when you register for a course, apply for admission, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us directly.
- Payment Information: If you make a payment for our programs or services, we collect your credit card information or other payment details. This information is securely processed by our payment gateway providers and is not stored on our servers.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect this information.
- Communications: We may retain copies of any communications you send to us, including emails, letters, and phone calls.
- Student Records: As part of our educational programs, we maintain student records that may include your grades, attendance, assignments, and other academic information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing Services: To provide you with the services you request, such as enrolling you in our directing program, processing your payments, and providing you with access to course materials.
- Communication: To communicate with you about our programs, events, and news, and to respond to your inquiries and requests.
- Improving Services: To analyze how our website and programs are used, and to improve their functionality and content.
- Marketing: To send you promotional materials and offers about our programs and services that we think may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, and to enforce our policies and terms of service.
- Student Administration: To manage student records, track academic progress, and administer our educational programs effectively.
Data Security Measures
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information during transmission.
- Firewalls: We use firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
- Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Secure Payment Processing: We use trusted third-party payment processors to securely handle your payment information.
User Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for marketing purposes.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or write to us at: Data Protection Officer, Visionary Films, 400 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78701.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example, we may retain student records for a certain period to comply with accreditation requirements.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic and user behavior. These third-party services may have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
Sharing of Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email marketing, and hosting. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your consent.
Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookies Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Visionary Films
400 Congress Ave, Suite 150
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 555-3456
Email: [email protected]