Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vyjipee - School of Modern Photography and Image Processing ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Payment information
  • Course preferences and learning history
  • Photography portfolio materials
  • Communications between you and Vyjipee

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To process your payments and enrolments
  • To communicate with you about courses and updates
  • To improve our educational services
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract when you enroll in our courses
  • Your consent for marketing communications
  • Our legitimate interests in improving our services
  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access 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
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We use both session and persistent cookies for technical, analytical, and marketing purposes.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.

9. Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who is responsible for overseeing questions regarding this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our DPO through the contact form on our website.

10. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the UK. When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, including standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.