Effective Date: December 2024

At iAnimate.net, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.

Types of Data Collected

“Personal Data” refers to any information about an individual from which they can be identified. It does not include data where the identity has been removed (anonymous data). The following categories of Personal Data are collected:

• Identity Data: Includes your first name, last name, company name, website URL, and other demographic data you provide when you interact with iAnimate.net.
• Contact Data: Includes billing address, email address, and telephone numbers.
• Financial Data: Includes bank account and payment card details for transactions.
• Transaction Data: Includes details about payments to and from you and other details of products and services you have purchased from iAnimate.net.
• Technical Data: Includes internet protocol (IP) address, login data, browser type and version, time zone, browser plug-in types, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our services.
• Profile Data: Includes your username, password, purchases, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
• Usage Data: Includes information about how you use our website, products, and services.
• Marketing and Communications Data: Includes preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

In cases where Personal Data is required by law or contract and you fail to provide it, we may not be able to perform the contracted services (e.g., providing goods or services), and we may have to cancel the service, with notice.

Use of Cookies and Tracking Data

Yes, we use cookies (small files transferred to your device through your browser) to recognize your browser and gather information about site interaction. We use this data to enhance your website experience and may share it with third-party providers who assist us in analyzing traffic. These providers are only allowed to use the data to support our business operations.

You can refuse cookies through your browser settings, but certain features may be limited as a result.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties, except trusted third parties who help us operate our website, conduct our business, or serve you. These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.

We may also release information when required by law, to enforce our site policies, or to protect others' rights or safety.

Third-Party Links

Occasionally, our website may include links to third-party products or services. These third-party sites have independent privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or activities of these linked sites, but we welcome feedback on them.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To improve customer service and respond to your requests.
• To process transactions and deliver services.
• To administer contests, promotions, or surveys.
• To maintain and improve our services.
• To notify you of changes to services or features.
• To provide customer support and collect feedback for service improvement.
• To analyze usage and enhance your overall experience with iAnimate.net.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under GDPR, we only process your personal data when it’s legally justified, such as:

• To perform a contract with you.
• For legitimate business interests, ensuring your rights are balanced.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Data Retention

iAnimate.net retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. We may keep usage and technical data for internal analysis and improvement, for a limited time unless otherwise required by law.

Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable measures to secure your personal data. For example, we use SSL encryption for payment processing, and we do not store sensitive data like credit card numbers on our servers after transactions.

However, while we strive to protect your data, no method of internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR

If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the GDPR:

• Right to Access: You can request the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit processing your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We may require proof of identity before fulfilling your request.

Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred and processed outside your jurisdiction, including to the United States, and we will take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Disclosure for Legal Reasons

We may disclose your personal data if required to comply with the law, protect our rights, or prevent potential wrongdoing.

Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies to provide our services and analyze data. These companies have access to your personal data only for those purposes and are obligated to protect it.

Analytics

We may use third-party services to monitor and analyze how our service is used, including Google Analytics or similar platforms.

Age Restrictions

Our workshops and services are only available to individuals aged 16 or older. If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental consent to use our services. By enrolling in our programs, you confirm that you meet the age requirement or have obtained parental consent if you are under 18.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website and to analyze site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. If you choose not to accept cookies, certain features of our website may not function as intended.

Children’s Privacy

iAnimate.net does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or post a prominent notice on our website. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: Admissions