Effective Date: December 12, 2025
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Introduction
At The Iconography School of Philip Davydov & Olga Shalamova (operating as Iconography Online and Sacred Murals Studio), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile details
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Course Registration Data: Course selections, enrollment information, and learning preferences
- Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation patterns
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Order Fulfillment: To process your course registrations, workshop bookings, and deliver digital content
- Communication: To send you course materials, assignment feedback, important updates, and respond to your inquiries
- Service Improvement: To enhance our courses, website functionality, and user experience
- Marketing (with consent): To send you newsletters, promotional offers, and information about new courses
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
How We Protect Your Information
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:
- Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases with restricted access
- Regular security audits and updates
- Staff training on data protection practices
- Payment information is processed through PCI-compliant payment processors
Sharing Your Information
We will never sell, rent, or redistribute your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website and deliver services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, hosting services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: iconographer.online@gmail.com
Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Enable essential website functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment processors, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults and individuals over the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Active Users: Data retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
- Course Materials: Access maintained for the duration specified in your course purchase
- Financial Records: Retained as required by applicable tax and accounting laws
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
The Iconography School of Philip Davydov & Olga Shalamova
Email: iconographer.online@gmail.com
Website: www.iconography.online
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.