PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Genius Academy collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our platform, including www.experiencegeniusacademy.com and other related services. By using our services, you agree to the Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy. This policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Disclosure Regarding Collection and Use of Privacy Data
This privacy notice describes how your personal data is collected, used, and shared by Genius Academy. It also describes the choices you can make about the way we use and share your personal data. Please take the time to read and understand this privacy notice so that you can understand how we use your personal data. As we update and expand the Sites, this privacy notice might change, so please review it from time to time.
Notice at Collection
We may collect or process various categories of personal information. The section directly below titled "The Personal Data We Collect" contains information on the categories of personal data collected. The section titled "Third-Party Collection" contains information about third parties that control the collection of personal data on our behalf. To exercise your rights, please see the section titled "Data Subject Rights."
The Personal Data We Collect
This privacy notice applies to all personal data that we collect and maintain about our users, including any contact data or identifying data that we may obtain in connection with the Sites. Personal data is data that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual. We may collect, create, or process various categories of personal data about you when you use or otherwise interact with our Sites. We may collect personal data through a variety of methods, such as through account registration, use of certain product features, requesting service and support for our products, participating in an online survey, billing and collecting payments, receiving technical support communication, improving our product features, joining our mailing lists, submitting documents, engaging in transactions with us, or visiting our Sites.

The categories of personal data we collect include:
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to provide products, services, or programs requested by you, to respond to inquiries, and to enhance service quality. Your personal data may also be used for feedback surveys, product development, or platform improvements.
How We Share Your Personal Data
We may share or disclose your personal data in the following instances:
Use and Disclosure of Aggregate Data
Aggregate data may be used for analysis to improve services. We never use your personal data for advertising purposes.
Consent of Recording
All users of the Genius Academy platform must provide explicit consent for any audio or video recordings made during simulation sessions. This consent is required to use the platform, and users will be notified before recordings take place. The recordings are strictly used for educational purposes to assess performance and provide feedback, in accordance with the Terms of Service.
Age Restriction
Genius Academy’s platform and services are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our platform. If we become aware that personal information from a user under 18 has been collected without verification of parental consent, we will promptly delete such information.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the educational purpose for which it was collected. Recordings and assessments are stored for the duration of your course and may be kept longer based on agreements with your institution. Upon request, we will delete your data unless retention is required by legal or contractual obligations.
Data Security Measures
Data Subject Rights
You have certain rights with respect to your personal data:
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve the functionality of our platform, enhance user experience, and gain insights into how our Sites are used. These technologies help us remember your preferences, track your usage patterns, and understand how visitors interact with the Sites. Here are the main types of cookies and tracking technologies we use:
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how you use our Sites. This information helps us understand user behavior and improve the platform. Google Analytics collects data such as how often users visit the Sites, which pages they visit, and the websites they used before coming to our Sites. We do not use this information for advertising purposes. The data collected is used solely for statistical analysis to enhance our services.To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Additionally, we ensure that any data collected through Google Analytics complies with international data transfer standards.
Clickstream Data
As you navigate our Sites, clickstream data (information about your device and browsing activity) may be collected automatically. This can include details such as the pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and your general geographical location. Clickstream data helps us understand user preferences and improve site navigation, layout, and content to better serve you. This data is anonymized and aggregated for analysis.
Our Commitment to Security
We implement various security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include:
Although we take these precautions, please note that data transmission over the internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Public Posting Areas
Our Sites may include public areas where users can post content or interact with others. Please be aware that any information you share in public areas is visible to others and may be collected or used by third parties. We encourage you to be cautious when disclosing personal information in these spaces. Genius Academy is not responsible for the use or misuse of information you share publicly.
Record Retention Policy
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Data retention periods may vary based on contractual requirements, legal mandates, and the type of data. After the retention period has expired, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Reorganization
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. If such a transfer occurs, the new owner will be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy, or we will provide notice and obtain your consent before making any material changes to how your data is handled.
International Users
Genius Academy operates primarily in the United States, but we recognize that users may access our Sites from other countries. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
As our business evolves, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. We will notify you of significant updates by posting the new policy on our Sites with an updated effective date. If we make material changes, we may also notify you directly via email or other communication methods. In cases where your consent is required for changes, we will seek your consent before implementing the revised policy.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: legal@experiencegeniusacademy.com
Mail: Genius Academy, Inc., 11848 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City CA 90230