Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Flatroad Atelier (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides modular painting courses. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data when you visit our website, enroll in courses, or contact us.

2. Data we collect

• Account and contact data: name, email address, and optional phone number.
• Payment-related data: processed by our payment partners; we do not store full card details.
• Usage data: device, browser, pages visited, approximate location (via analytics).
• Communications: messages you send via our contact form.
• Preferences: theme choice, cookie consent, and saved favorites stored in your browser (localStorage).

3. How we use data

• Provide and personalize course content and services.
• Communicate about enrollment, updates, and support.
• Improve our catalog, website usability, and security.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce terms.

4. Cookies and local storage

We use cookies and localStorage for essential functions such as session preferences, theme, and cookie consent. You can control cookies in your browser settings. Rejecting non-essential cookies may affect certain features.

5. Sharing of data

We share personal data with service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics) under contracts that require appropriate safeguards. We do not sell personal data.

6. International transfers

If data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate legal mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes.

8. Your rights

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent when processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we continually improve safeguards.

10. Children’s privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version with a new effective date.

12. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email [email protected] or write to Flatroad Atelier, 548 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA.