PRIVACY POLICY FOR BROWETICS ACADEMY (THINKIFIC WEBSITE)
Last updated: 01/01/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Browetics Academy (‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you access our Thinkific-powered online training platform, purchase courses, or interact with our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and any other applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information when you use our website or enrol in training.
Personal Identification Data: full name, email address, phone number, postal address if applicable.
Payment Information: payment details are processed by third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal. We do not store or have access to your full payment details.
Account and Course Data: login details, course progress, quiz results, certificates, support messages.
Usage and Technical Data: IP address, browser information, device information, cookies and tracking data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Provide access to your purchased course(s).
Manage your student account and track progress.
Send course-related updates, reminders and certificates.
Provide student support and respond to enquiries.
Improve the website and learning content.
Send marketing communications if you opt in.
Comply with legal obligations such as tax and accounting requirements.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information under the following legal bases:
Contractual necessity to deliver the course you purchased.
Legitimate interests to operate and improve the site.
Consent where required for marketing.
Legal obligation for financial reporting and compliance.
4. How Your Information Is Stored
Your data is stored securely through:
Thinkific (course platform)
Payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal
Email marketing platforms
Secure internal business systems
We take appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorised access or misuse.
5. Sharing Your Information
We only share your information with trusted third parties necessary to operate our services, including:
Thinkific
Payment processors
Email marketing providers
Analytics and cookie tools
IT and hosting providers
We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Thinkific website uses cookies to improve user experience, analyse site traffic, and maintain login sessions. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although this may affect site functionality.
7. Marketing Communications
If you provide consent, we may send marketing emails including promotions, course launches and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any marketing email.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:
Provide course access
Issue certificates
Fulfil legal and accounting obligations
Maintain accurate training records
You may request the deletion of your account at any time.
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request corrections
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to marketing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. International Data Transfers
Thinkific is based in Canada and your data may be transferred outside the UK. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure compliance with UK GDPR.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our courses are designed for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Browetics Academy
Email: [email protected]