Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account, enroll in our video editing programs, or
contact us, we collect information that you voluntarily provide. This
includes your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and
payment information. We also collect information about your educational
background and professional experience when you complete your profile.
During your participation in our learning programs, we gather
information about your progress, assignments submitted, project files,
and interactions with instructors and other students. This helps us
provide personalized feedback and improve your learning experience.
Automatically Collected Information
Our platform automatically collects certain technical information when
you visit our website or use our services. This includes your IP
address, browser type, operating system, device information, and
browsing patterns. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance
your experience and analyze website usage.
Note: We do not collect sensitive personal
information such as social security numbers, financial account
details beyond payment processing, or health information unless
specifically relevant to accessibility accommodations you request.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party platforms when
you choose to integrate them with our services. For example, if you
connect your social media accounts to share your completed projects, we
may receive basic profile information. We also work with payment
processors and may receive transaction-related information necessary to
complete your enrollment.
Educational Services
The primary purpose of collecting your information is to provide
high-quality video editing education. We use your data to manage your
account, process enrollments, deliver course content, track your
progress, and facilitate communication with instructors. Your project
submissions and feedback are used to assess your development and
provide personalized guidance.
- Creating and managing your student account
and profile
- Processing course enrollments and payment
transactions
- Delivering course materials, assignments,
and educational resources
- Tracking your learning progress and
completion status
- Facilitating communication between
students and instructors
- Providing technical support and
troubleshooting assistance
- Generating certificates and documentation
of course completion
Communication and Support
We use your contact information to send important updates about your
courses, schedule changes, and technical announcements. We may also
send you educational resources, industry news, and information about
new programs that might interest you based on your current enrollment
and expressed preferences.
Platform Improvement
Aggregated and anonymized data helps us understand how students
interact with our platform, identify areas for improvement, and develop
new features. We analyze learning patterns, completion rates, and user
feedback to enhance our educational offerings and platform
functionality.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third
parties for their marketing purposes. We only share your information in
specific circumstances necessary to provide our services or as required
by law.
Service Providers
We work with carefully selected third-party service providers who help
us operate our platform and deliver our educational services. These
providers may have access to your information only to perform specific
tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your
data.
- Payment processing companies for handling
transactions
- Cloud hosting services for secure data
storage
- Email service providers for course
communications
- Analytics services for platform
performance monitoring
- Customer support platforms for technical
assistance
Educational Partners
With your explicit consent, we may share relevant information with
potential employers or educational institutions if you participate in
our career placement programs or seek academic credit for completed
courses. This sharing is always voluntary and clearly disclosed before
any information is shared.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or
legal process, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is
necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
We will notify you of such disclosures unless prohibited by law.
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal
information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or
destruction. Our security practices include both technical and
administrative safeguards designed to protect your data throughout its
lifecycle.
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
using industry-standard protocols
- Secure socket layer (SSL) technology for
all data transmissions
- Regular security audits and vulnerability
assessments
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Automated backup systems with secure
storage
- Firewall protection and intrusion
detection systems
Administrative Safeguards
Our employees receive regular training on privacy and security
practices. Access to personal information is limited to staff members
who need it to perform their job functions, and all employees sign
confidentiality agreements. We conduct background checks for employees
with access to sensitive data.
Important: While we implement robust security
measures, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use
strong passwords, keep your login credentials confidential, and
notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to
your account.
You have several rights regarding your personal information, and we're
committed to helping you exercise these rights in accordance with
applicable privacy laws, including regulations that may apply based on
your location.
Access and Portability
You can access and update most of your personal information through
your account dashboard. You also have the right to request a copy of
all personal information we maintain about you in a portable format.
This includes your profile information, course progress data, and
communication history.
Correction and Updates
If you notice any inaccuracies in your personal information, you can
correct most details directly in your account settings. For information
you cannot modify yourself, please contact our support team, and we'll
help you make the necessary corrections promptly.
Deletion Rights
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to
certain limitations. We must retain some information for legal
compliance, completed transactions, and academic records. When you
request account deletion, we'll remove your personal information while
preserving anonymized data for analytics purposes.
- Contact information and profile details
will be deleted
- Course completion records may be retained
for academic verification
- Financial transaction records retained per
legal requirements
- Anonymized usage data may be preserved for
platform improvement
Communication Preferences
You can control the types of communications you receive from us. While
we need to send essential course-related information, you can opt out
of marketing emails, newsletters, and promotional announcements. You
can manage these preferences in your account settings or through
unsubscribe links in our emails.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide
our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.
Retention periods vary based on the type of information and applicable
legal requirements.
Active Account Information
While your account remains active, we retain your profile information,
course enrollment data, and learning progress. This allows you to
access your account, continue courses, and maintain your educational
records. If you don't use your account for an extended period, we may
archive older data while preserving essential information.
Course Completion Records
We maintain records of completed courses, certificates earned, and
academic achievements indefinitely to support verification requests
from employers, educational institutions, or professional
organizations. These records are essential for confirming your
educational accomplishments.
Financial and Legal Records
Payment information and transaction records are retained according to
applicable financial regulations and our business needs, typically for
seven years after the transaction date. Legal documents and compliance
records are maintained as required by law.
Automatic Deletion: Some information, such as
temporary files, session data, and certain log files, are
automatically deleted according to predetermined schedules ranging
from 30 days to two years depending on the data type.
World Liberty Finance (WLFI) Systems operates primarily within the United States, and
our servers are located in secure data centers within the US. However,
some of our service providers may process data internationally as part
of their service delivery.
Cross-Border Processing
When we work with international service providers, we ensure
appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information. These
may include standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other
legally recognized transfer mechanisms depending on the destination
country and applicable regulations.
Student Location Considerations
While our primary operations are US-based, we welcome students from
around the world. If you're accessing our services from outside the
United States, please understand that your information will be
processed in the US under this privacy policy and applicable US privacy
laws.
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your
experience on our platform, analyze usage patterns, and provide
personalized content. Understanding how these technologies work helps
you make informed decisions about your privacy preferences.
Essential Cookies
Some cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly. These
essential cookies enable you to log in, navigate between pages, access
secure areas, and maintain your session. Without these cookies, our
services cannot operate effectively.
Analytics and Performance
We use analytics cookies to understand how students interact with our
platform, which features are most useful, and where we can make
improvements. This information helps us optimize the learning
experience and develop better educational tools.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences,
though disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality. We
provide cookie preference tools in your account settings where you can
manage non-essential cookies while maintaining full access to our
educational services.
Our services are designed for adult learners and individuals who are at
least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information
from children under 13, and our platform requires users to confirm they
meet our minimum age requirements during registration.
If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from
someone under 13, we will delete such information promptly. Parents or
guardians who believe we may have collected information from a child
under 13 should contact us immediately so we can address the situation.
Teen Users (13-17)
Users between 13 and 17 years old must have parental consent before
enrolling in our programs. We require additional verification steps for
younger users and may request parental involvement in the enrollment
process. Parents have the right to review, modify, or delete their
child's information.
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in
our practices, services, or applicable laws. When we make significant
changes, we'll notify you through email, platform announcements, or
other prominent notices to ensure you're aware of how these changes
might affect you.
Notification Process
For minor updates that don't materially affect your rights, we'll post
the revised policy on our website with an updated effective date. For
significant changes that impact how we collect, use, or share your
information, we'll provide at least 30 days' advance notice through
multiple communication channels.
Your Continued Use
By continuing to use our services after policy changes take effect, you
acknowledge that you accept the updated terms. If you disagree with any
changes, you may discontinue using our services or contact us to
discuss your concerns before the changes become effective.
