CADClass.org respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data, and how we comply with privacy laws including COPPA, FERPA, and applicable international regulations.

1. General Notification and Policy Changes

This policy is publicly accessible and reviewed regularly.
If significant changes are made, we will notify users via email, banners, or on-platform messages.
A summary version is available to ensure it is understandable by all users, including students and parents.

2. Personal Data We Collect We may process (collect, use, store and transfer) the following types of data:

Identity Data: Name, username, date of birth, etc.
Contact Data: Email, address, phone number.
Financial Data: Payment methods, billing info.
Transaction Data: Records of products/services purchased.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info.
Profile Data: Preferences, course activity, passwords.
Usage Data: How you interact with our services.
Marketing Data: Communication preferences.

Data is collected via forms, course activity, cookies, third-party integrations (e.g., Stripe, Google Analytics), and device/browser interactions.

3. Use of Data We use personal data to:

Register users and process enrollments
Manage payments and course access
Provide customer support
Improve our services via analytics
Comply with legal obligations
Communicate updates, surveys, and marketing (with opt-out option)

Legal bases for processing include contract fulfillment, legal compliance, legitimate interest, and consent (for marketing).

4. Student and Minor Data

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent.
Services used by students are governed by FERPA and COPPA.
Teachers and institutions are responsible for obtaining consent where required.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to personalize content and analyze traffic.
Users may opt out via browser settings or provided cookie preference tools.
Cookie use is disclosed at the time of first visit.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share data with service providers for hosting, payments, analytics, and customer service (e.g., Teachable, Stripe, Google).
Third parties must adhere to strict data protection obligations and cannot use data for their own purposes.
We do not sell or rent personal data for marketing.
A list of third-party services is available upon request.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or legal obligations.
Users can request deletion or export of their data at any time.
Anonymized data may be retained for internal analysis.

8. Security Practices

Data is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+).
Access is limited to authorized personnel under confidentiality agreements.
We have procedures in place for breach response and notification.

9. Accessibility and Mobile Considerations

This policy complies with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
Mobile-specific privacy features, including OS permissions and secure token storage, are implemented for users on mobile devices.

10. User Rights and Control Users may:

Access, correct, or delete personal data
Withdraw consent for communications
Opt out of marketing or cookies

UK and EEA users have GDPR rights, and U.S. users are covered under relevant federal/state privacy laws.

To make a request, contact us at [email protected].

11. Data Governance and Contact

Our Data Protection Officer oversees compliance and privacy inquiries.
For any questions, contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Sliceform LLC DBA CADClass, 2512 I St, Sacramento, CA 95816
- Phone: (415) 941-4114

12. Anti-Spam Policy

We comply with U.S. anti-spam laws.
All marketing emails include opt-out links.
You can unsubscribe at any time or contact us directly.

13. Disclaimer

We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee 100% security.
Any data transmission is at your own risk.
We are not responsible for illegal third-party actions such as hacking.

14. International Data Transfers

CADClass is U.S.-based but serves global users.
Transfers to other countries comply with GDPR adequacy rules or standard contractual clauses.

15. Policy Review

This policy is reviewed annually or as needed.
Continued use of the platform signifies consent to updates.

Thank you for trusting CADClass with your data. If you have questions, email us at [email protected] or call (415) 941-4114.