Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Sterling Style Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://sterlingstyleacademy.com. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when filling out forms or registering for our services.
  • Payment information when you purchase our courses or services.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.

c. Media and Uploaded Content

  • If you upload images or other media to our website, ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services, including course registration and customer support.
  • To process payments and send transactional communications.
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • To send promotional emails, newsletters, and updates (you can opt out at any time).
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Save your preferences and login details for future visits.
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services.
  • Deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing history.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service providers and partners who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms).
  • Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights and interests.
  • Third-party tools embedded on our site, such as social media plugins or analytics services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline moderation.
  • User account information is retained until you delete your account or request its removal.
  • Payment and transaction records are retained for legal and accounting purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@sterlingstyleacademy.com.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) or links to third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies before interacting with their content.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Sterling Style Academy
Email: info@sterlingstyleacademy.com
Website: https://sterlingstyleacademy.com