Introduction

Education Division, operated by Poser8 LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or register for our workshops.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for a workshop
  • Fill out a contact form
  • Subscribe to our mailing list
  • Communicate with us

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company/Organization name
  • Job title
  • Billing information
  • Technical skill level and interests

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Access times and dates

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Workshop Administration: To process registrations, provide workshop materials, and manage attendance
  • Communication: To send you confirmations, updates, and important workshop-related information
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
  • Marketing: To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and information about upcoming workshops (you can opt-out at any time)
  • Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, such as:

  • Payment processors
  • Email service providers
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Analytics platforms

These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If Poser8 LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. You can do this by contacting us at training@posereight.com.

Marketing Communications

You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly. Note that you will still receive essential workshop-related communications.

Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data.

Do Not Track

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Workshop-related data is typically retained for:

  • Registration and attendance records: 7 years (for financial/tax purposes)
  • Marketing communications data: Until you opt-out or 3 years of inactivity
  • Website analytics: 26 months

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Poser8 LLC
Education Division
Email: training@posereight.com
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@posereight.com

Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discriminatory treatment

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@posereight.com.

European Economic Area (EEA) Residents

If you are located in the EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.