The Creative Freedom Academy is operated by Steve Slimm, sole trader, based in the United Kingdom.
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information is collected, why it is collected, and how it is handled — clearly, calmly, and with respect.
1. Who We Are
Business name: The Creative Freedom Academy
Operator: Steve Slimm (sole trader)
Email: [email protected]
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
Your name
Your email address
Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
Purchase and course access information
Any messages or communications you choose to send us
We do not store your payment card details.
3. How Your Information Is Collected
Your information may be collected when you:
Sign up for emails or free resources
Purchase a digital product or course
Enrol in a programme hosted via GoHighLevel (GHL)
Contact us directly
4. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal data for the following purposes:
To deliver purchased digital products and courses
To communicate with you about your account, purchases, or enquiries
To send relevant emails you have consented to receive
To improve our services and offerings
To meet legal and accounting obligations
Our lawful basis for processing data is consent and legitimate interest.
5. Email Communication
Emails are managed through GoHighLevel (GHL).
You will only receive emails if:
You have signed up voluntarily, or
You have purchased a product or course
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
6. Payments
Payments are processed securely via third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, and Klarna.
These providers handle payment data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not have access to your full payment details.
7. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using trusted platforms and reasonable technical measures. We take appropriate steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.
8. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Your information may only be shared with essential service providers (email, payment, and course platforms) strictly for business operation purposes.
9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
To exercise these rights, email: [email protected]
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.
11. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally. The most current version will always be available on the CFA website.
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