1. Introduction
Welcome to CreativeAkademy (https://creativeakademy.org).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in data handling.
2. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following:
- Information you provide (such as name, email address, and comments)
- IP address and browser user agent for security and spam detection
- Cookies and usage data to improve user experience
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser details to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
You can view their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your profile picture becomes visible alongside your comment.
4. Media Uploads
If you upload images to CreativeAkademy, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract such data from images.
5. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.
- Comment cookies store your name, email, and website for convenience (1 year duration)
- Login cookies manage session access (2 days or 2 weeks with “Remember Me”)
- Screen preference cookies last for 1 year
- Temporary cookies help check browser compatibility
You can disable cookies anytime in your browser settings.
6. Embedded Content
Articles on CreativeAkademy may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website directly. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track interaction.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
However, IP addresses may be included in password reset emails for security purposes.
8. Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for smooth approval of future comments
- Registered user data is stored in user profiles and can be edited or deleted by users (except usernames)
Website administrators may also access and manage this data.
9. Your Data Rights
You may request:
- A copy of your personal data stored with us
- Deletion of your personal data (except legal/security-required data)
To make a request, contact us via our website.
10. Data Security & Spam Protection
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to maintain website security and integrity.
🔵 11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us through:
CreativeAkademy Contact Page: https://creativeakademy.org/contact