Privacy Policy for MiniMakers Academy

Effective Date: 07 October 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to MiniMakers Academy (“we,” “our,” “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website (https://minimakersacademy.co), enroll in our online courses, or interact with us through our emails or digital platforms.

By using our website or enrolling in our courses, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

 

2. Who We Are

MiniMakers Academy
Cape Town, South Africa
Email: hello@minimakersacademy.co

We operate as an online educational platform providing video-editing courses for children.

 

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, and contact details when signing up or purchasing a course

  • Payment details (processed securely through Paystack or PayPal)

  • Account login information (if applicable)

  • Messages or correspondence with us (via email or forms)

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (browser, IP address, operating system)

  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral source)

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9 below)

C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from:

  • Paystack or PayPal (payment confirmations)

  • ConvertKit (email engagement)

  • Google Analytics (website traffic insights)

 

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage your course access and account

  • Process payments securely

  • Send course updates, resources, or reminders

  • Communicate important information (e.g. policy updates, technical notices)

  • Send marketing or promotional content (only if you have opted in)

  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience

  • Comply with legal and financial record-keeping requirements

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under POPIA (South Africa) and GDPR (for EU/UK users), we process your data based on:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide the course or service you purchased

  • Legal obligation – to comply with tax or regulatory laws

  • Consent – for marketing emails or optional updates

  • Legitimate interest – for site analytics, improvements, and fraud prevention

 

6. How We Share Your Data

We only share your information when necessary:

  • Payment processing: Paystack (South Africa) and PayPal (international)

  • Email communication: ConvertKit

  • Analytics: Google Analytics

  • Website hosting: Our hosting provider for site functionality

  • Legal or regulatory compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell or rent your data to any third party.

 

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally, your data may be processed outside South Africa (e.g. on servers in the United States or the European Union). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information under POPIA and GDPR standards.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide your course access

  • Meet tax, accounting, or legal obligations

  • Maintain records of consent and communications

Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in and enable course functionality

  • Analyse how users interact with the site (via Google Analytics)

  • Personalise your experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our courses are designed for children but purchased and managed by parents or guardians.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

  • All sign-ups, payments, and communications must be made by a parent or legal guardian.

  • If we learn that a child has provided personal data without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

 

11. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Secure (SSL) website encryption

  • Encrypted payment processing (via Paystack and PayPal)

  • Restricted data access for authorised staff only

  • Regular backups and monitoring for potential vulnerabilities

 

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact hello@minimakersacademy.co.

 

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date updated accordingly.

 

14. Contact Us

For any questions, privacy concerns, or requests, contact us at:
hello@minimakersacademy.co
 https://minimakersacademy.co