Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Phenomenon Studio OÜ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Educational background and programming experience
• Course preferences and learning goals
• Payment information for course enrollment
• Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser information
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our educational services
• Processing course enrollments and payments
• Communicating with you about courses and updates
• Personalizing your learning experience
• Analyzing website usage and improving functionality
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and ensuring security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
• Secure storage of personal information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Employee training on data protection practices

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erase your personal information
• Right to restrict processing of your information
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Generally, we retain:

• Student records for the duration of the course plus 7 years for legal compliance
• Marketing communications until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics data for 2 years
• Payment information as required by financial regulations

9. International Data Transfers

As we are based in Estonia, your information may be transferred to and processed in Estonia and other countries within the European Economic Area. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. GDPR Compliance

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data in accordance with these regulations.