Aperture Academy Privacy Policy

At Aperture Academy, located at Level 10, 20 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us when you register for a course, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in surveys or promotions.
• Payment Information: When you purchase a course or other service, we collect payment information such as credit card details or other financial information necessary to process your transaction. This information is securely processed by our payment gateway providers.
• Technical Information: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing behavior. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the website, and improve user experience.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and enable us to recognize your browser and remember certain information. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Please refer to our Cookies Policy for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving Our Services: We use your information to provide the services you request, such as enrolling you in courses, delivering course materials, and providing customer support. We also use your information to improve our website, services, and user experience.
• Communication: We use your information to communicate with you, including sending you newsletters, updates, promotional offers, and important notices about our services. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
• Personalization: We use your information to personalize your experience on our website and services, such as recommending courses or instructors that may be of interest to you.
• Analytics: We use your information for analytics purposes, such as analyzing trends, tracking user behavior, and measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Security: We use your information to protect the security and integrity of our website and services, including detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and other malicious activity.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, email marketing platforms, and analytics providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer complementary products or services that may be of interest to you. We will only share your information with business partners with your consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
• Business Transfers: In the event that Aperture Academy is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Using encryption to protect sensitive information, such as payment details.
• Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access to our systems.
• Regularly monitoring our systems for security vulnerabilities.
• Training our employees on data security best practices.
• Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely dispose of it.

6. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@apertureacademy.com.au. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Privacy Officer
Aperture Academy Pty Ltd
Level 10, 20 Martin Place
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: privacy@apertureacademy.com.au
Phone: +61 2 4934 6442

Last Updated: October 26, 2025