Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

Kesade Macezu ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website kesade-macezu.info and offers creative writing and journaling education services to adults in the United States. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information we receive from users of our website and course participants.

This Policy applies to all personal information collected through our website, enrollment forms, email communications, and in-person or online course sessions. It does not apply to information collected by third-party websites that may be linked from our pages.

By using our website or enrolling in a course, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please refrain from using our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you use our website.

Information you provide directly includes: your name and email address when you submit a contact or enrollment form; your stated writing experience level and course preference; any messages, questions, or other content you submit through our forms; and your agreement to this Privacy Policy as recorded at the time of submission.

Information collected automatically includes: your IP address; browser type and version; pages visited and time spent on each; the URL from which you arrived at our site; and cookie identifiers as described in our Cookie Policy. This technical information is collected through standard web server logs and, where consent is given, through analytics tools.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial account details, Social Security numbers, health information, or biometric data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and enrollment expressions of interest submitted through our forms. To communicate with you about course availability, session scheduling, and enrollment confirmation. To send administrative communications related to courses in which you have enrolled. To analyze patterns of website use so we can improve the functionality and content of the site. To comply with legal obligations applicable to us under US federal and state law.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information to send unsolicited commercial communications (spam).

4. Legal Basis and Consent

Our primary legal basis for processing personal information is your consent, which you provide when you submit a form on our website and agree to this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

In some cases, we process personal information because it is necessary to perform a contract with you (for example, to fulfill a course enrollment), or because we have a legitimate interest in improving our services and maintaining the security of our systems, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating the website and delivering courses, such as email hosting providers and web analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to process information only as directed by us and to maintain appropriate security measures.

We may disclose information when required by applicable US federal or state law, by a valid court order, or in response to lawful requests from law enforcement authorities. We will notify you of such requests where legally permitted to do so.

If we undergo a business transition such as a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same protections described in this Policy.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights include the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell; the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions; the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information); the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights; and the right to correct inaccurate personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call +1 708-735-5239. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by CCPA. We do not charge a fee for processing these requests unless they are manifestly unfounded or excessive.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Course enrollment records are retained for up to five years after the completion of a course for administrative and legal purposes. Website analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form after 26 months.

When personal information is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it using secure methods. You may request early deletion of your information by contacting us directly.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS) on our website, access controls limiting who within our organization can access personal data, and regular review of our data handling procedures.

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure. While we take data security seriously and apply appropriate safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to affect your rights, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our courses and website are designed exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a person under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Contact and Updates

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to us at:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.