Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Pixel Academy collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. When you interact with our website and courses, we gather information to enhance your learning experience and improve our services.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our online game development courses. When you register for our Sydney indie game design fundamentals program, we gather personal details including your name, email address, and learning preferences. As you browse our website and complete course modules, we automatically collect usage data such as pages visited, time spent on lessons, and progress through curriculum.

We also collect information through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This helps us understand how you interact with our platform and enables us to personalize your educational experience. Additionally, if you contact us with questions or feedback, we retain those communications and any information you provide.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver, maintain, and improve our game development courses. Your data helps us provide personalized learning paths suited to your skill level and interests. We analyze usage patterns to identify which lessons are most effective and where students might need additional support.

We also use your information to communicate with you about course updates, new lessons, and relevant educational resources. Your email may be used to send course announcements, progress updates, and occasional promotional materials about our programs. We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties, and we only share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering courses.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, review, and correct your personal information at any time. If you wish to update your account details or learning preferences, you can do so through your student dashboard. You also have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations we must maintain for record-keeping.

You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in any promotional email we send. We respect your privacy preferences and will honor requests to limit how we use your information. If you have concerns about how we handle your data or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out to us using the contact information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and track your progress through our courses. These small files stored on your device help us remember your login information, course preferences, and learning history. Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device to provide a better experience on future visits.

We use analytics cookies to understand how students interact with our platform and which course materials are most valuable. This information helps us continually refine our game design fundamentals curriculum. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your ability to fully access some features of our online courses.

Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure. Our website uses encryption technology to safeguard data transmitted between your device and our servers. We maintain secure servers and restrict access to your information to authorized personnel only.

While we take comprehensive steps to protect your data, no system is completely immune to security risks. We encourage you to use strong passwords and maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, and legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website and courses following any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.