Effective Date: July 20, 2025

At CutFilesAcademy.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, purchase SVG files, enroll in our Cricut courses, or interact with our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services, including SVG file downloads and Cricut courses. The types of information we may collect include:

a. Personal Information

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number (if provided) when you create an account, make a purchase, or sign up for our newsletter.
  • Billing Information: Payment details (e.g., credit card or PayPal information) processed through our secure third-party payment processors.
  • Account Information: Username, password, and preferences associated with your account for accessing courses or downloads.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized content. See Section 5 for details.

c. Course and Purchase Data

  • Course Progress: Data on your progress in Cricut courses, including completed lessons and quiz results.
  • Purchase History: Records of SVG files and courses purchased.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms, make purchases, enroll in courses, or contact us via email or support forms.
  • Automated Technologies: Through cookies, web beacons, and server logs as you navigate our website.
  • Third Parties: From payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), or marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) when you engage with our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders for SVG files and Cricut courses.
  • Provide access to course materials and track your progress.
  • Send transactional emails, such as order confirmations and course updates.
  • Communicate with you about promotions, new products, or updates (if you opt in to marketing communications).
  • Improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics.
  • Ensure the security of our website and prevent fraud.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), website hosting, analytics, or email marketing. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal processes, such as court orders or subpoenas.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and login status.
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
  • Deliver personalized ads or content (if you opt in).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

6. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., privacy@cutfilesacademy.com]. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and secure payment processing, to protect your personal information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Account and purchase data are retained while your account is active or as needed to provide services.
  • Usage data may be retained for analytics purposes in anonymized form.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place for international data transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment processors, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing

11. Contact

For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at karmen@cutfilesacademy.com or by mail using the details provided below:

227454 York HousePreston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1NJ, United Kingdom

Last updated: 21.07.2025

If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you have the right to lodge your complaint with the relevant data protection authority. You can contact your local data protection authority, or our supervisory authority here: karmen@cutfilesacademy.com