Privacy Policy
Academia of Talent (“Academia”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is an online education platform providing courses, mentorship programs, coaching, live workshops, and educational community services.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect your information when you use our services, website, courses, mentorship programs, or community platforms.
By using Academia of Talent services you agree to this Privacy Policy.
We collect information necessary to provide educational services and operate our platform.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
This may include:
• Full name
• Email address
• Country of residence
• Billing address
• Company or school information
• Portfolio links
• Application information
• Phone number (optional)
Account Information
When you enroll in courses or mentorship:
• Account login details
• Course enrollments
• Course progress
• Certificates earned
• Assignment submissions
• Feedback history
• Attendance records
Educational Submissions
During courses or mentorship programs we may collect:
• Project files
• Homework submissions
• Screenshots
• Presentations
• Portfolio reviews
• Technical work shared for critique
• Mentor feedback records
Communications Data
We may collect communications such as:
• Emails
• Support requests
• Mentorship discussions
• Session chat logs
• Community discussions
• Feedback forms
Session Recordings and Content Usage
Academia of Talent records some educational sessions including:
• Live classes
• Mentorship sessions
• Workshops
• Portfolio reviews
• Q&A sessions
• Group critiques
• Technical demonstrations
Recordings may include:
• Voice
• Screen sharing
• Shared projects
• Questions asked
• Chat messages
• Usernames
• Profile images (if visible)
• Camera video (if enabled)
How Recordings May Be Used
By participating in sessions, you acknowledge recordings may be used for:
Educational Use
• Student replay access
• Course libraries
• Educational archives
• Program improvements
• Instructor training
Marketing and Promotion
Academia of Talent may use excerpts of recordings for:
• YouTube videos
• YouTube Shorts
• Educational breakdown videos
• Social media posts
• Instagram content
• TikTok content
• LinkedIn posts
• Website promotion
• Course trailers
• Marketing materials
• Educational demonstrations
This may include:
• Short clips
• Edited excerpts
• Screenshots
• Technical breakdowns
• Before/after examples
• Teaching moments
We do may sell our recordings to third parties such as other course hosting companies.
Participation Acknowledgement
By participating in:
• Courses
• Mentorship programs
• Live sessions
• Workshops
• Community critiques
You acknowledge that:
• Sessions may be recorded
• Educational excerpts may be reused
• Educational moments may be shared publicly
• Recordings may be edited for clarity and education
Options if You Prefer Not To Appear
Students who prefer not to appear in recordings may:
• Keep camera turned off
• Avoid using voice participation
• Use chat instead
• Use display names without personal identity
• Notify us if reasonable anonymization is required
We cannot guarantee removal from group recordings but reasonable requests may be considered.
Payment Information
Payments may be processed through third-party providers such as:
- Stripe
• Podia
• Systeme.io
• PayPal
• Other secure providers
We do not store full credit card details on our systems.
Payment providers may store:
• Payment method details
• Billing information
• Transaction records
These providers operate under their own privacy policies.
Email and Marketing Communications
We may collect your email when you:
• Register for courses
• Apply for mentorship
• Join waitlists
• Download resources
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Register for events
We may send:
• Course updates
• Educational emails
• Mentorship opportunities
• Offers and promotions
• Student opportunities
• Industry insights
• Follow-up communications
You may unsubscribe anytime using:
• Email unsubscribe links
• Direct request
We do not sell personal data.
How We Use Information
We use data to:
Deliver Education
• Provide course access
• Manage mentorship programs
• Provide feedback
• Track progress
• Issue certificates
• Support learning
Platform Operation
• Improve courses
• Improve mentorship quality
• Maintain platform security
• Prevent abuse
Communication
• Provide support
• Respond to inquiries
• Send reminders
Marketing
• Inform about programs
• Share educational content
• Improve outreach effectiveness
Legal Requirements
• Accounting compliance
• Tax obligations
• Contract fulfillment
• Dispute resolution
Sharing Information
We only share information when necessary.
Service Providers
Such as:
• Hosting providers
• Course platforms
• Email platforms
• Payment providers
• Analytics tools
• Community platforms
Educators and Mentors
Mentors may access:
• Student submissions
• Assignments
• Portfolio work
• Progress information
• Feedback history
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law.
Community Platforms
Academia of Talent may operate communities such as Discord.
When joining:
• Messages may be visible to members
• Moderators may review discussions
• Some discussions may be archived
• Community rules apply
Users are responsible for what they voluntarily share.
Data Retention
We retain data only as necessary.
Examples:
Student records:
• Platform history
• Certification verification
• Mentorship history
Financial records:
• Required by tax laws
Marketing data:
• Until unsubscribe
Educational submissions:
• Learning history
Recordings:
• Educational archive and platform promotion
Deletion requests may be honored where legally possible and no financial loss occurs.
Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction you may request:
• Data access
• Data correction
• Data deletion
• Processing restriction
• Data export
• Withdrawal of consent
• Marketing opt-out
Requests may be submitted via email.
Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards including:
• Secure providers
• Account access controls
• Payment security
• Platform permissions
Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Children's Privacy
Services are intended for individuals aged:
16 years or older
Minors require parental consent.
Third-Party Platforms
We may use:
• YouTube
• Discord
• Payment providers
• Course hosting platforms
• Email providers
• Social media platforms
These operate under their own policies.
Cookies
We may use cookies for:
• Platform functionality
• Analytics
• Performance
• Marketing measurement
Users may disable cookies via browser settings.
International Data Processing
Because Academia operates globally, data may be processed internationally.
Reasonable safeguards are applied where possible.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy.
Updates become effective when published.
Contact Information
For privacy questions or requests:
Academia of Talent
Contact email:
post@academiaoftalent.com