Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2026

Topnode Atelier (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data when you use our website and services.

1. Data We Collect

• Contact Data: name, email, phone, messages you submit.
• Account Data: credentials and preferences if you create an account.
• Transactional Data: course selections, payment status handled by our payment processor (we do not store card numbers).
• Usage Data: pages viewed, device and browser information, IP address, approximate location.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: used for session continuity, preferences, and analytics.

2. How We Use Data

• Provide and improve our courses and support.
• Process requests and communicate with you.
• Personalize content and remember preferences (including theme selection).
• Secure our services and prevent abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce terms.

3. Legal Bases

We process data based on your consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (service improvement and security), and compliance with law.

4. Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share data with service providers under contract (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing) who must protect it and use it only for our instructions. We may disclose data if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

5. Cookies

We use necessary cookies for core functionality and optional cookies for analytics and preferences. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Our cookie banner allows you to consent to non-essential cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain data for as long as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type.

7. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures including encryption in transit, access controls, and staff training. No system is perfectly secure; please use strong, unique passwords and keep them confidential.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and to object to or restrict processing. To exercise rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Children

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child provided data, contact us for removal.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than where you reside. We use appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. We will post changes here and update the effective date. Significant changes may be notified via email or on-site notice.

12. Contact

Questions about privacy? Email [email protected] or write: Topnode Atelier, Privacy Office.