Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how AcademyVFX.com / VFX Partners, Inc ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or purchase and use our software plugins ("Plugins").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate our business and deliver our products.

Information You Provide

Email address (used for license delivery, purchase confirmation, and support communication)
License-related information, including a machine identifier ("Machine ID") generated during Plugin activation

We do not collect or store: - Payment card details - Billing addresses - Footage, media files, or project data

Payment Information

All payments are processed by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe). We do not receive or store your full payment information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: - Deliver and activate Plugin licenses - Communicate with you regarding purchases or licensing - Provide limited support, if offered - Comply with legal and accounting obligations - Prevent fraud and license abuse

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

For users located in the European Union, our legal bases for processing personal data include: - Contractual necessity (to deliver and license the Plugins you purchased) - Legitimate interests (license enforcement, fraud prevention, business operations) - Legal obligations (tax and accounting requirements)

4. Cookies and Analytics

At present, our Site may use basic cookies necessary for site functionality.

We may, in the future, use analytics or similar tools to understand site usage and improve our products. Such tools may collect anonymized or aggregated usage data.

Where required by law, we will obtain consent before using non-essential cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our business, including: - Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) - Email service providers (for license delivery and communication) - Analytics providers (if enabled in the future)

These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to: - Maintain active licenses - Comply with legal and accounting obligations - Resolve disputes or enforce our agreements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to: - Access your personal data - Request correction or deletion of your data - Object to or restrict certain processing - Request data portability - Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to: - Know what personal information we collect and why - Request deletion of your personal information - Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data) - Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. Where required, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure lawful data transfers.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our products and services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

support@academyvfx.com

Last updated: January 4, 2026