School Policy

Privacy Policy

This policy explains how School of Photography and Media collects, uses, stores and protects information provided through our website, forms, course registration process and student enquiries.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 19, 2026.

School of Photography and Media respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect information when you use our website, register for a course, submit an enquiry, contact our admissions team or interact with any of our training services.

Important: By using this website, submitting a form, registering for a course or contacting us, you agree to the collection and use of your information in line with this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

School of Photography and Media operates the website schoolofphotographyandmedia.com and related pages used for course information, enquiries, registration, communication and training support.

In this Policy, the terms "we", "our" and "us" refer to School of Photography and Media and its operating company. The terms "you" and "your" refer to website visitors, students, course applicants, parents, guardians, corporate clients and other users of our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and general information from you when you visit our website, complete forms, register for courses, contact us, join a class, make payments or communicate with our team.

  • Personal Information: name, phone number, email address, residential address, state, country, course interest, registration details and messages submitted to us.
  • Course Information: selected course, training schedule, attendance details, learning preferences, class participation records and certification-related information.
  • Payment Information: payment confirmation, transaction reference, payment date, invoice details and billing-related information. We do not intentionally store full card details on our website.
  • General Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages and general website usage data.
  • Communication Information: enquiries sent through contact forms, WhatsApp messages, email correspondence, support requests and feedback.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process course enquiries and registrations.
  • To contact you about training dates, course fees, admission steps, payment confirmation and class updates.
  • To provide learning support, course materials, certificates, attendance updates and student services.
  • To respond to your questions, complaints, requests and feedback.
  • To improve our courses, website, training process and student experience.
  • To send relevant course updates, promotions, event information and academy announcements where appropriate.
  • To keep internal administrative, accounting, compliance and operational records.
  • To protect the website, students, academy staff and our legal or business interests.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share necessary information with:

  • Academy staff, facilitators, admissions personnel and administrative officers who need the information to support your learning or registration.
  • Payment processors, IT service providers, hosting providers, email service providers and other vendors who help us operate the website and services.
  • Professional advisers, auditors, legal advisers or regulators where required by law or business necessity.
  • Partner institutions, certification partners or training collaborators where this is necessary for a course, certificate, assessment or programme you registered for.

5. Payment Data

Where online payment is available, payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers. Such providers may collect and process payment details according to their own security and privacy policies. We advise students and clients to use secure channels and only make payments through verified account details or official payment links issued by SOPAM.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for keeping any login details, passwords or access links confidential and for notifying us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies to improve website performance, understand user activity, remember preferences and measure the effectiveness of our content. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not work properly.

8. Marketing Communication

We may contact you with course updates, academy announcements, promotional offers, training opportunities or related information. You may request to stop receiving marketing messages by contacting us at info@schoolofphotographyandmedia.com.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to your personal information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion of certain information, withdrawal of consent or restriction of some forms of processing. Requests can be sent to our official email address.

10. Privacy of Minors

Our services are generally intended for adults and learners who can lawfully register for training. Where a minor is registered for a course, information should be submitted by a parent, guardian or authorized adult. We may request parental or guardian consent where necessary.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, maps, payment platforms, social media platforms or other external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before using them.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including registration records, course administration, legal compliance, accounting, dispute resolution and business operations.

13. Business Transfer

If the academy or its operating company undergoes restructuring, merger, transfer, acquisition or change of ownership, relevant personal information may be transferred as part of the business assets, subject to applicable privacy obligations.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates become effective once posted on this page. You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

15. Contact Us

For questions, privacy requests or data-related enquiries, please contact School of Photography and Media: