Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2025

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Mike's Master Classes ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://mmc-claude1.vercel.app (the "Site") and use our services.

By using our Site and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name and email address
  • Profile information (username, profile picture)
  • Billing and payment information
  • Course enrollment and progress data
  • Communications you send to us

Information from OAuth Providers

When you sign in using third-party authentication services, we receive:

  • Facebook Login: Name, email address, and profile picture
  • Google OAuth: Name, email address, and profile picture
  • PayPal OAuth: Name and email address

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and location data
  • Course viewing history and progress
  • Site usage data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Communicate about courses, new features, and promotional offers
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Personalize your learning experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We work with the following third-party services that may collect or receive your information:

Payment Processing

  • Stripe: Credit card and payment processing
  • PayPal: Alternative payment method and checkout

Authentication

  • Facebook Login: Social authentication
  • Google OAuth: Social authentication
  • PayPal OAuth: Social authentication

Content Delivery

  • Vimeo: Video hosting and streaming
  • YouTube: Video metadata and embedding
  • Soundslice: Interactive music notation

Communication

  • Resend: Transactional email service
  • Gmail API: Alternative email service

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent
  • Service providers: With third parties who perform services on our behalf
  • Legal requirements: If required by law or to respond to legal process
  • Protection of rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. This includes:

  • Account information: Retained until account deletion
  • Course progress: Retained for the duration of your enrollment
  • Transaction records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
  • Communication logs: Retained for 2 years

7. Your Rights and Choices

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please visit our Data Deletion Instructions page or contact us at privacy@mikesmasterclasses.com.

GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality
  • Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences
  • Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

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

Mike's Master Classes

Email: privacy@mikesmasterclasses.com

Website: https://mmc-claude1.vercel.app

Data Protection Officer: privacy@mikesmasterclasses.com

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract: To provide our services and fulfill our agreement with you
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our services and communicate with you
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

This privacy policy is effective as of January 20, 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.