Privacy Policy for Smut School

Last updated: 01/26/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Smut School ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our online course services.

2. Information We Collect

**Note:** Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may collect certain technical information as part of their hosting services. For information about Squarespace's data practices, please see their privacy policy at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

2.1 Personal Information

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

- Register for an account

- Enroll in courses

- Subscribe to our newsletter

- Contact us for support

- Participate in course forums or communities

This information may include:

- Name

- Email address

- Billing address

- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

- Username and password

- Profile information (optional)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

- IP address

- Browser type and version

- Device information

- Pages viewed and time spent on pages

- Referral sources

- Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Course Progress and Performance Data

We collect information about your course enrollment, progress, completion rates, and assessment results to provide and improve our educational services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Provide, maintain, and improve our courses and services

- Process your transactions and send transaction confirmations

- Send you course materials, updates, and educational content

- Communicate with you about your account and customer service inquiries

- Send marketing communications (with your consent)

- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

- Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

- **Consent:** When you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities

- **Contract:** Processing necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you

- **Legitimate Interests:** For business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvements

- **Legal Obligations:** When required by law

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors who assist us with:

- Website hosting and infrastructure (Squarespace)

- Payment processing (via Squarespace's integrated payment solutions, which may include Stripe, PayPal, or Square)

- Email delivery services

- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Squarespace Analytics)

- Customer support tools

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or to:

- Protect our legal rights

- Prevent fraud or illegal activities

- Ensure the safety of our users and platform

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

6. Data Security

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which provides industry-standard security measures including:

- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit

- Secure server infrastructure

- Regular security updates and monitoring

- PCI-DSS compliant payment processing

We also implement organizational security measures including:

- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel

- Secure password practices

- Regular review of access controls

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

- Your account remains active

- Necessary to provide our services

- Required for legal, tax, or accounting purposes

- You have not requested deletion

Course completion certificates and records may be retained longer to verify credentials.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

8.1 Access and Portability

Request access to your personal information and receive a copy in a portable format.

8.2 Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

8.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).

8.4 Restriction

Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.

8.5 Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

8.6 Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for marketing communications or other consent-based processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email address].

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

- Remember your preferences and settings

- Analyze website traffic and user behavior

- Provide personalized content

- Enable social media features

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Cookie Types We Use:

- **Essential Cookies:** Required for website operation

- **Analytics Cookies:** Help us understand usage patterns

- **Marketing Cookies:** Used for personalized advertising (with consent)

10. 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 review their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will promptly delete it.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

- Adequacy decisions

- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

- Right to know what personal information is collected

- Right to know if personal information is sold or shared

- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

- Right to deletion

- Right to non-discrimination

We do not sell personal information.

14. Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications by:

- Clicking "unsubscribe" in emails

- Adjusting your account notification settings

- Contacting us directly

You will continue to receive transactional emails related to your courses and account.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

- Posting the updated policy on our website

- Sending an email notification (for material changes)

- Updating the "Last Updated" date

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

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

Email: honeymoorewrites@gmail.com