Privacy Policy

This policy outlines the terms and conditions for using the website www.machinequiltingacademy.com (the "Website"), which provides online education for machine quilting globally. The Website is owned and operated by Machine Quilting Academy, based in Australia. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these policies.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Website Policies. If you do not agree to these policies, please do not use the Website. Machine Quilting Academy reserves the right to modify these policies at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policies.  

2. Use of the Website
The Website provides online educational resources related to machine quilting, including but not limited to courses, tutorials, articles, and community forums. You agree to use the Website for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the Website.   You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer or device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.  

3. Privacy Policy  
At Machine Quilting Academy, we respect the privacy of visitors to our website www.machinequiltingacademy.com and its sub-domains. This policy is concerned with how we collect information, what we do with it, and what controls you have over your personal information.  We understand that the privacy and security of your personal information are extremely important. This policy sets out what we do with your information and the measures we take to keep it secure. It also explains where and how we collect your personal information, as well as your rights regarding any personal information we hold about you. This Policy explains how we handle your personal information and informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

  • 3.1 Information Collection
    We may collect the following types of personal information from you: Information you provide directly: This includes information you provide when you register for an account, purchase a subscription or products, enroll in a course, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in forums or surveys, or contact us. This information may include your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, payment details, and any other information you choose to pro
  • 3.2 Use of Your Personal Information
    We may use your personal information for the following purposes: To provide and manage your access to the Website and our services, including processing registrations and subscriptions. To process your orders for products and services. To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing customer support. To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and information about our courses, products, and promotions, where you have consented to receive such communications or where we have a legitimate interest in doing so. To personalize your experience on the Website and tailor content to your interests. To analyse Website usage and improve our services and content. To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security breaches, or fraudulent activities. To comply with legal obligations. 
  • 3.3 Sharing Your Personal Information
    We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients: Service providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with various functions, such as payment processing, email marketing, website hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These providers will have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your information. Business partners: If we offer co-branded services or promotions with other organizations, we may share your information with those partners. Legal authorities: We may disclose your personal information to legal authorities if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order. Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. With your consent: We may share your information with other third parties with your explicit consent. 
  • 3.4 Security of Your Personal Information
    We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure server environments. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. 
  • 3.5 Your Rights
    You have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws, which may include the following: Right to access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
     -Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
     -Right to erasure: In certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
     -Right to restriction of processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
     -Right to data portability: You may have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
     -Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
     -Right to withdraw consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
     -Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe that we have infringed your privacy rights. In Australia, the relevant authority is the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to your request. 
  • 3.6 Data Retention
    We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide you with our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the specific purposes for which it is processed. 
  • 3.7 International Data Transfers
    As we operate globally, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Australia, including countries that may not have data protection laws that provide the same level of protection as the laws of Australia. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.    

 4. Intellectual Property 
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Machine Quilting Academy or its licensors and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, or otherwise use any content from this Website without the prior written consent of Machine Quilting Academy.   You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its content for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes only, in accordance with these policies.  

5. User-Generated Content
Users may be permitted to submit content to certain areas of the Website, such as community forums or comment sections. By submitting content, you grant Machine Quilting Academy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content you submit, that the content is accurate, that it does not violate these policies or any applicable laws, and that it will not cause injury to any person or entity. Machine Quilting Academy reserves the right to remove or edit any user-generated content at its sole discretion.  

6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The information and materials provided on this Website are for general educational purposes only. Machine Quilting Academy makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the Website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.   Machine Quilting Academy does not warrant that the Website will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability  
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Machine Quilting Academy will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if Machine Quilting Academy has been advised of the possibility of such damages.  

8. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Machine Quilting Academy. Machine Quilting Academy has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Machine Quilting Academy is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites.  

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction 
These Website Policies shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Australia, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in South Australia, Australia, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these policies or your use of the Website.  

10. Contact Us 
If you have any questions or concerns about these Website Policies, please contact us at:
 
Email: admin@machinequiltingacademy.com
 
This document was last updated: April 2025.

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