Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
Craft Academy Cairo ("we," "us," "our," or "Academy") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and during your interaction with our film production academy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at perfumesandwatches.com and engage with our cinematography and directing training programs in Alexandria, Egypt.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website or services. Your continued use of our website and services indicates your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to provide you with the best possible experience and to deliver our film production training programs effectively.
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Forms and Inquiries: When you fill out inquiry forms, request information about our cinematography or directing courses, or contact us via email or phone, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message content you provide.
- Enrollment and Registration: If you enroll in one of our training tracks, we collect personal details including your full name, contact information, educational background, filmmaking experience level, and payment information necessary to process your enrollment.
- Student Project Documentation: As part of our curriculum, we document your before-and-after project work to track your progress through our hands-on training. This may include video footage, photographs, and technical notes related to your learning journey.
- Feedback and Communications: We collect any feedback, testimonials, or correspondence you send us regarding your experience with the Academy.
Information Collected Automatically
- Website Usage Data: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our website. This helps us improve our site's functionality and content.
- Analytics: We may use analytics tools to analyze trends, track user movements, and gather demographic information about our website visitors in aggregate form.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes related to operating our academy and improving our services:
- To process your enrollment in our cinematography and directing training programs
- To communicate with you about your inquiry, enrollment, course progress, and Academy updates
- To document and track your learning progress through before-and-after project assessments
- To provide customer support and respond to your questions or concerns
- To improve our website, courses, and services based on user feedback and usage patterns
- To send you educational materials, course updates, and information about new training tracks
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our Academy, students, and website users
- To analyze website performance and user behavior through aggregated, anonymized data
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing enrollments, sending communications, and analyzing website usage. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: If Craft Academy Cairo is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.
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. Specifically:
- Contact inquiry information is retained for one year unless you request deletion sooner
- Student enrollment records and project documentation are retained for the duration of your enrollment and for two years thereafter to support your learning outcomes and any future inquiries
- Website analytics data is retained in aggregated form for up to two years
- Communications and correspondence are retained for as long as necessary to address your needs and comply with legal obligations
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us, subject to legal and contractual obligations we may have to retain certain data.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You may request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
- Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails and marketing communications from us by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly
- Cookie Management: You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server protocols, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials you use to access our services.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by Craft Academy Cairo. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information or engaging with their services.
Children's Privacy
Our website and training programs are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Craft Academy Cairo is based in Alexandria, Egypt. Your personal information may be processed and stored in Egypt and may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in other countries. By using our website and services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable privacy laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website and services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: hello@perfumesandwatches.com
- Phone: +20 10 8024 3489
- Website: perfumesandwatches.com
- Location: Alexandria, Egypt
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.