Effective Date: January 12, 2024
Brand U Academy is a DBA of Visual Arts Marketing Corporation, including its brands, Brand U Engine, and Brand U Connect (“we,” “our,” “us”), is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites, enroll in our programs, or otherwise engage with our services.
2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT We collect the following types of data:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, shipping address, financial data: Payment information (processed securely via third-party processors).Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and interaction data on our websites. Marketing
Marketing & Communication Preferences: Your preferences in receiving communications from us.
3. HOW WE COLLECT DATA We collect data in the following ways:
When you register for our services or programs, When you fill out forms, download content, or subscribe to our email list, through cookies and tracking technologies, through customer support and service inquiries
4. WHY WE USE YOUR DATA We use your data to:
Provide our services and fulfill your requests. Process payments and send transaction-related communications. Improve our websites, products, and services. Send marketing communications you’ve opted into. Comply with legal obligations
5. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING. Under GDPR, we process your data under these lawful bases:
Consent: You have given explicit consent for us to process your data.Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract or pre-contractual arrangements, and legal Obligation: Required for legal compliance. Legitimate Interests: For running our business, marketing, and service improvements, provided your rights do not override these interests.
6. DATA RETENTION We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time unless you have legal obligations.
7. DATA SHARING We may share your data with:
Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, CRM software), legal authorities if required by law, and affiliates within the Visual Arts Marketing Corporation family of services. We do not sell your data to third parties.
8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS Your data may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure these transfers are safeguarded using appropriate mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR You have the right to:
Access your personal dataCorrect inaccurate dataRequest erasure of your dataObject to or restrict processingRequest data portabilityWithdraw consent at any timeComplain with a supervisory authority to exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
10. COOKIES AND TRACKING We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, personalize content, and analyze site traffic. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
11. DATA SECURITY We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without verified parental consent.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. We will notify you of significant changes via email or by posting an update on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 443-41-2697
Legal Notices; 5000 Thayer Center
Suite C
Oakland, MD 21550-1139