1. Overview
Patent Drawing School (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website, training platform, courses, stencils, and related services (“Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect the information you provide when:
- You sign up for an account
- You enroll in a course or purchase a stencil
- You submit a contact form or support request
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing information
- Company or organization name (if applicable)
Automatic Data Collection
We may collect technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Device type and OS
This data is used to improve our services and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver courses, licenses, and support
- Send important account and content access emails
- Notify you about updates, improvements, or offers (you may opt out)
- Prevent fraud and ensure secure access to your materials
- Improve our website, content, and platform performance
4. Payment Processing
We use third-party payment providers (e.g. PayPal, Stripe) to process transactions. We do not store or handle your full credit card details directly.
5. Cookies
Our site may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Enable login functionality
- Track usage patterns
- Store your preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data with:
- Payment processors (for billing)
- Learning management systems or email platforms (for course delivery)
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
All third-party services are vetted and required to protect your information.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to use strong passwords and logout after sessions.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access or request a copy of your data
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]
9. Data Retention
We retain user data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain anonymized usage data for analytics and reporting.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here, and material updates may be emailed to you.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Patent Drawing School
Email: [email protected]
Effective Date: May 2025