Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Riwomu Sozeme ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at 119 E Court St, Cincinnati, OH, collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you visit riwomu-sozeme.info or interact with our online calligraphy course offerings. By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

This policy is provided in accordance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and is consistent with the Federal Trade Commission Act's requirements regarding unfair or deceptive practices in data handling.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two categories: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you use our website.

Data Type	Examples	How Collected	Purpose
Contact Information	Name, email address	Contact form submission	Responding to inquiries
Message Content	Subject, message text	Contact form submission	Understanding and responding to your question
Enrollment Data	Name, email, shipping address	Course enrollment process	Delivering courses and workbooks
Practice Submissions	Photos of practice work	Student dashboard upload	Providing written feedback on your work
Usage Data	Pages visited, browser type, IP address	Automatically via server logs and cookies	Website operation and analytics
Cookie Preferences	Consent choices	Cookie consent tool	Honoring your privacy preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for the purposes described at the time of collection or as otherwise described in this policy. Specific uses include:

• Responding to messages sent through our contact form
• Processing course enrollments and delivering access to video lessons
• Shipping printed workbooks to enrolled students' addresses
• Reviewing practice photo submissions and providing written feedback
• Sending operational communications related to your enrollment (e.g., workbook shipping confirmation)
• Improving the website and course materials based on aggregate usage patterns
• Complying with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. You can review the specific cookies we use in our Cookie Policy. We use a cookie preference tool that allows you to set your preferences. Essential cookies necessary for the website to function are placed without consent; all other categories require your explicit opt-in.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third parties that assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (e.g., email delivery, workbook printing and shipping partners). These parties are contractually restricted from using your data for any purpose other than the specific service they provide.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Riwomu Sozeme or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via email and/or a prominent notice on our website.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact inquiry information is retained for a period of two years. Enrollment data is retained for the duration of your course access and for a reasonable period thereafter for administrative purposes. Practice photo submissions are retained for up to one year following your final feedback response.

6. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and courses are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take prompt steps to delete that information.

8. Your Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or +1 513-381-6555. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by law.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

Riwomu Sozeme
119 E Court St, Cincinnati, OH
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 513-381-6555