Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2, 2025

 

At American Manga Academy, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Age and preferred time zone (for course placement)
  • Parent/guardian contact (for minors)
  • Course preferences and application details

We do not collect sensitive financial information directly. If you choose to pay online, payments are handled securely via third-party processors (e.g., Stripe or Wise) — we never store your payment card details.

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect personal data only for the following purposes:

  • To process course applications and manage class assignments
  • To ship course materials
  • To communicate important information related to your enrollment
  • To send occasional updates via email (approximately every two months)

3. How We Protect Your Data

We implement strong security measures and access controls to protect your personal information. Only authorized staff members can access your data, and we never sell or share your information with third parties.

4. Email Communication and Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive occasional updates (no more than one every two months). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Your email will be permanently removed from our database if you choose to opt out.

5. Data of Minors

We are committed to protecting the privacy of minors. If you are under 18, we require a parent or guardian’s email for official communication. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and used only for educational and administrative purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@americanmangaacademy.com

7. Legal Basis and Applicable Laws

We process personal data in accordance with:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679), as our organization is based in the European Union.
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable to residents of California.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on your consent and/or the performance of a contract as our legal basis for processing your data.

We are committed to complying with privacy regulations and honoring the rights of all individuals, regardless of their location.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses basic cookies to improve user experience and performance. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Website traffic is monitored through analytics tools to help us improve our services.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at: privacy@americanmangaacademy.com