Effective Date: April 23, 2026
Privacy Policy
We protect your data as a design principle. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly:
- Account details: name, email address, and profile information
- Payment information (processed securely via Paystack)
- Course progress and completion data
- Messages and communications within the platform
We also collect anonymized analytics data via Google Analytics to improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used solely to:
- Provide educational services and track your progress
- Facilitate communication between students and facilitators
- Process payments securely
- Send important updates about your courses
We do not use your data to train AI models or for automated decision-making.
3. Third-Party Integrations
Our platform integrates with trusted services:
- Google Calendar & Meet — For scheduling and live sessions. Access is granted via OAuth with your explicit consent.
- Figma — For design assignments and feedback. Connected via OAuth when you choose to link your account.
- Paystack — For secure payment processing.
- Supabase — Our database infrastructure for storing course data and user information.
Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:
- All personally identifiable information is deleted within 30 days
- Anonymized analytics data may be retained for platform improvement
- Course completion records may be retained for certification purposes
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data at any time
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Export your course progress data
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@lighthousedesignacademy.com.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
hello@lighthousedesignacademy.com
Questions? Contact us at hello@lighthousedesignacademy.com