1. Information We Collect

At zavrinthomela, we collect information that helps us provide better landscape photography education and creative services. This includes personal details you provide when creating an account, such as your name, email address, and photography experience level.

We also gather technical information about how you use our platform—things like which courses you view, how long you spend on different sections, and the types of photography content that interest you most. This helps us understand what works well and what we can improve.

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Photography portfolio submissions and creative work
• Course progress and learning preferences
• Device information and browser data
• Location data for landscape photography recommendations

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information serves several purposes in making zavrinthomela a valuable creative platform. We use it to personalize your learning experience, sending you course recommendations that match your skill level and interests in landscape photography.

Communication is another key use—we'll send you updates about new courses, photography tips, and platform improvements. You can control what types of messages you receive through your account settings.

3. Data Protection and Security

We take data security seriously and implement multiple layers of protection. All personal information is encrypted during transmission and storage using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.

Our servers are hosted in secure facilities with regular security audits and monitoring. Access to your data is strictly limited to authorized personnel who need it to provide our services.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Under Australian Privacy Principles and the Privacy Act 1988, you have several rights regarding your personal information. These rights are designed to give you control over how your data is collected and used.

5. Cookies and Tracking

zavrinthomela uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences. These small files help us keep you logged in, remember your course progress, and provide personalized content recommendations.

We use both essential cookies (required for the site to function) and optional cookies (for analytics and personalization). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

• Essential cookies for login and security
• Analytics cookies to understand site usage
• Preference cookies to remember your settings
• Third-party cookies for embedded content

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We work with carefully selected partners to provide zavrinthomela's services, but we never share your personal information without good reason and appropriate protection. Our main data sharing occurs with service providers who help us operate the platform.

These partners include our hosting provider, email service, and analytics tools. All partners are required to maintain the same level of data protection and can only use your information for providing services to zavrinthomela.

We may also share information if required by Australian law or to protect the safety and security of our users. In such cases, we'll notify you unless legally prohibited from doing so.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal requirements. Active accounts and associated data are maintained while you use zavrinthomela's services.

If you don't use your account for 24 months, we'll send reminder emails before archiving inactive accounts. Archived accounts can be reactivated by logging in, but deleted accounts cannot be recovered.

Course completion certificates and portfolio submissions may be retained longer for verification purposes, even after account deletion, in accordance with educational record-keeping requirements.

8. Children's Privacy

zavrinthomela's services are designed for adults and young photographers aged 16 and above. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent.

If we discover that we've collected information from someone under 16 without proper consent, we'll delete that information promptly. Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact our privacy team immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

While zavrinthomela operates primarily within Australia, some of our service providers may process data internationally. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

All international data transfers comply with Australian Privacy Principles and include contractual protections that maintain the same level of privacy protection you'd receive within Australia.

10. Changes to This Policy

We update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email and prominent notices on the zavrinthomela platform.

Minor updates may be made without notification, but we encourage you to review this policy regularly. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.