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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 23.04.25
Last Updated: 23.04.25

The Dear Academy ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our site or services:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information submitted through our forms (e.g. Register Your Interest, Booking)

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party platforms)

  • Browsing data (via cookies and analytics)

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or requests

  • Register interest or bookings for sessions and events

  • Send occasional updates or announcements (if you’ve opted in)

  • Improve our website and services through analytics

  • Process payments and manage financial transactions securely

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

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3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These small data files allow us to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Improve functionality and usability

  • Remember your preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

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4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This tool collects non-personal data such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Device type and location (approximate)

Google Analytics may use cookies to gather this information. All data is anonymised and used only for internal performance tracking. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

 

5. Payments

We may use secure third-party payment processors (e.g. Wix Payments, Stripe, or PayPal) to handle financial transactions. When you make a payment, your payment information is processed directly by the provider and is subject to their privacy policy. We do not store or access your full payment details.

 

6. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information. Access to personal data is limited to authorised personnel only.

 

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Ask for corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

To make a request, please contact us at: elizabeth@thedearacademy.com

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

The Dear Academy
Email: elizabeth@thedearacademy.com
Website: www.thedearacademy.com

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