Privacy Policy

NextWave AI Academy ("we", "us", or "our") operates https://nextwaveaiacademy.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site or purchase a course. Please read it carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Site.

Information you provide

• Name and email address when you create an account or contact us.
• Payment information processed securely by Stripe (we never store card numbers).
• Content you post in community forums, comments, or contact forms.

Information collected automatically

• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies for session management and analytics.
• Course progress and lesson completion data to personalise your learning experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Site and course content.
• Process transactions and send related receipts and confirmations.
• Send administrative communications such as account updates and security alerts.
• Send marketing emails about new courses or promotions (you may opt out at any time).
• Monitor usage patterns and diagnose technical problems.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service providers — Stripe (payments), Manus (hosting and authentication), and analytics providers who assist in operating the Site under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities — when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to affected users.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to maintain your login session and to understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed passwords, and access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Discord, YouTube, Stripe). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: