Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22/09/2025

Introduction

At 3D Printing Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our students, parents/guardians, and website users.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website or participate in our programs.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information
When you register for our programs or contact us, we may collect:

• Parent/guardian and student names

• Email addresses and phone numbers

• Billing and payment details

2. Student Information
To deliver our educational programs, we may collect:

• Student age and school year

• Attendance records

• Learning progress and project outcomes

3. Website & Usage Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address, browser type, and pages visited

• Cookies and similar technologies to improve your online experience

Children’s Privacy & Parental Consent

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children.

• We only collect student information necessary to deliver our programs.

• We require that a parent or guardian provides consent before collecting, storing, or processing any child’s personal data.

• Parents/guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s information at any time by contacting us.

• We do not knowingly allow children to provide personal data directly through our website without parental involvement.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for purposes that are lawful and necessary, including:

• To Provide Services – registering students, delivering classes, and keeping parents/guardians informed.

• To Improve Services – analysing program effectiveness and enhancing the learning experience.

• To Communicate – sharing updates, promotions, safety notices, and important announcements.

• To Comply with Law – fulfilling legal or safeguarding obligations.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may share information only with:

• Trusted service providers who support our website, payment processing, or communication tools (bound by strict confidentiality agreements).

• Regulatory or safeguarding authorities if legally required or to protect a child’s welfare.

Your Rights & Privacy Choices

Parents/guardians and adult users have the following rights under UK GDPR:

• Access & Correction – Request a copy of the personal data we hold and correct inaccuracies.

• Deletion – Ask us to delete your or your child’s data where legally possible.

• Marketing Preferences – Opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time.

• Cookies – Adjust browser settings to refuse cookies or receive alerts.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@3dprintingacademy.uk or call 01753 299 636.

Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information. While we strive to safeguard all data, no system is completely secure. Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact us with any concerns about data security.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Effective Date.”

Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

• Email: info@3dprintingacademy.uk

• Phone: 01753 299 636