Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Forma Studio, operating the educational website skillcreat.edu.pl (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy applies to all visitors, registered users, and forum participants of skillcreat.edu.pl. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and forum username when you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or post in the community forum. We also collect content you voluntarily share, including comments, images of your work, and feedback. Automatically, we collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs through cookies and similar technologies. We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, and we do not collect information from children under 16 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to operate and improve our website, to publish and personalize educational content, to manage forum accounts and moderate discussions, to send newsletters and service updates where you have consented, to respond to your inquiries sent to [email protected], and to analyze usage trends to improve our articles and user experience. We process data on the legal bases of consent, performance of a contract (when you create an account), legitimate interest in improving our educational services, and compliance with legal obligations. We never sell your personal data to third parties and we do not use it for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.
Cookies and Analytics
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and to remember your preferences, and, with your consent, analytics cookies to understand how visitors use skillcreat.edu.pl. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized where possible, using privacy-friendly tools. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time; however, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site. When required by law, we will ask for your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Data Sharing and Retention
We share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, such as hosting, email delivery, and analytics providers, all of whom are bound by confidentiality and data processing agreements. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users. We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described: account data is kept while your account is active, newsletter data until you unsubscribe, and analytics logs for up to 24 months. After that, data is deleted or anonymized securely.
Your Rights and Security
Depending on your location, you have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing, and request portability of your personal data, as well as to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please email [email protected] and we will respond within 30 days. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews, to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your login details confidential.
Changes and Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date and, for material changes, notify you by email or a prominent notice on the website. This policy is governed by applicable European Union and Polish data protection laws. If you have questions, complaints, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact the data controller at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.