1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the website pages under briefhub.click that link to this policy and to communications you initiate with BriefHub Design Academy (for example, by email or phone). It does not cover third-party websites or services that may be linked from our pages.

• Controller/Business: BriefHub Design Academy (website operator).
• Audience: visitors, prospective students, and anyone who contacts us.
• Regions: we may serve users globally; rights differ by jurisdiction.

2. Data We Collect

We collect information in three main ways: (a) information you provide, (b) information collected automatically, and (c) information from trusted sources (if applicable).

• Contact data: name, email address, phone number, and message content if you contact us.
• Basic usage data: approximate location (derived from IP), device type, browser, pages viewed, referral/exit pages, and timestamps.
• Cookie preferences: whether you accepted/declined optional cookies (stored locally).
• Accessibility & UI settings: theme preference (light/dark) stored locally.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data (such as health, biometric, or precise geolocation). Please avoid submitting sensitive data in free-text messages.

3. How We Use Data

We use data to operate, maintain, and improve our website and to respond to inquiries.

• Provide and maintain services: display content, ensure site functionality, and remember settings.
• Communicate with you: respond to messages, provide requested information, and send service-related updates.
• Security and fraud prevention: detect suspicious activity and protect our infrastructure.
• Improve performance and UX: understand usage patterns (only with optional-cookie consent where required).
• Legal obligations: comply with applicable laws and lawful requests.

4. Legal Bases (where applicable)

If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, our processing may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: for optional cookies and certain analytics/marketing where required.
• Contract: to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract and to provide requested services.
• Legitimate interests: to secure and improve our website, prevent abuse, and respond to inquiries.
• Legal obligation: to comply with laws, regulations, or court orders.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information only as needed for operations and compliance. We do not sell personal information.

• Service providers: hosting, security, and site performance providers (acting under instructions).
• Legal and safety: to comply with legal obligations, protect rights, prevent fraud, and enforce terms.
• Business changes: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets (subject to safeguards).

When we use vendors, we seek to limit access to data, apply confidentiality requirements, and use appropriate safeguards.

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies and local storage for core functionality and to store preferences.

• Essential: required for basic site operation (e.g., saving privacy choices).
• Preferences: remember theme and UI settings.
• Analytics (optional): helps us understand usage and improve (only when enabled, where required).

You can manage your preferences at any time using the cookie banner controls or the cookie preferences modal.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.

• Transport security (HTTPS) where supported by hosting configuration.
• Access controls for administrative systems.
• Monitoring and rate-limiting practices (where available) to reduce abuse.
• Data minimization: collecting only what is necessary.

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, contact us promptly.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact inquiries: typically retained for up to 24 months to maintain continuity and improve support.
• Security logs: typically retained for a limited period to investigate and prevent abuse.
• Local preferences: stored in your browser until you clear them.

9. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

• Access: request a copy of information we hold about you.
• Correction: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: ask us to delete information (subject to legal limits).
• Objection/Restriction: object to or restrict certain processing.
• Portability: request your information in a portable format where applicable.
• Consent withdrawal: withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time.

To submit a request, use the contact details in the Contact section below. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or the age defined by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access the website from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred across borders. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as contractual clauses) to protect your information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. Material changes may be highlighted on the page.

13. Contact

Questions, requests, or concerns about privacy can be sent to:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (415) 728-6049
• Website: briefhub.click

If you are unhappy with our response and applicable law provides you that right, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.