Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 30, 2025
Muse Photography Academy ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website https://www.musephotographyacademy.com (the "Site") and delivers online photography education through the Thinkific platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site or enroll in our courses and services (the "Services").
By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Muse Photography Academy is an online educational platform offering courses in photography and related creative disciplines. Our courses are hosted and delivered using Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific"), a third-party course platform provider.
2. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and technical information when you interact with our Site or Services:
Personal Information You Provide:
Name
Email address
Billing address
Payment details (processed securely by Thinkific’s integrated payment gateways, such as Stripe or PayPal)
Course enrollment history
Account login credentials
Any messages or content you post in our course discussions, communities, or forums
Technical Data Automatically Collected (via Thinkific and analytics tools):
IP address
Browser type and device information
Operating system
Date/time of access
Pages visited and activity on the Site
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your student account
Process payments and deliver course content
Send you important updates, receipts, and communication about your courses
Offer customer support and respond to inquiries
Improve course offerings and user experience
Send optional promotional emails (you can opt out anytime)
4. Third-Party Services
We use Thinkific to host and manage our courses. Your data is also subject to Thinkific’s Privacy Policy, which you can review here:
👉 https://www.thinkific.com/privacy-policy/
We may also use trusted third-party services for:
Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Email marketing)
Analytics
These providers only receive the minimum data necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your information.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in
Analyze site performance and usage
Personalize your learning experience
You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.
6. Data Security
Your information is stored securely within Thinkific's platform. Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are in place to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
Access or update your personal information
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent at any time
You can manage most of your information from your account dashboard. To make a request or ask questions, email us at [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
Muse Photography Academy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such data, it will be deleted immediately. Parental consent is required for students under 13.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. When we do, the "Effective Date" at the top of the page will be updated. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
Questions? Contact us at:
Muse Photography Academy
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.musephotographyacademy.com