Our Commitment
At Olympus Lens, we're passionate about teaching you the art of light and composition. Part of that trust involves being crystal clear about what happens when you sign up for our workshops or newsletters.
Wondering if we sell your data? The answer is a firm no. We use your details strictly to improve your learning journey and keep you updated on new camera gear insights.
What We Collect
- Contact Info: Name and email for course delivery.
- Preferences: Which photography styles you enjoy most.
- Payment Data: Handled securely through encrypted processors.
Detailed Policy Information
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from Olympus Lens (the “Site”). We operate out of our studio at 284 Flushing Avenue, New York, and we're committed to the highest standards of data protection.
1. Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or photography courses that you view.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the Order Information that we collect generally to fulfill any orders placed through the Site (including processing your payment information, arranging for workshop attendance, and providing you with invoices and/or order confirmations).
// TODO: Update GDPR specific clauses for international students We also use this information to communicate with you, screen our orders for potential risk or fraud, and when in line with the preferences you have shared with us, provide you with information or advertising relating to our photography education services.
3. Sharing Your Personal Information
We share your Personal Information with third parties to help us use your Personal Information, as described above. For example, we use Shopify to power our online course registrations. We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our students use the Site—you can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
4. Data Retention
When you place an order through the Site for a Digital Photography Basics course, we will maintain your Order Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information. We've found that keeping records for 17 years helps us provide consistent support for long-term alumni.
