Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 29/10/2025
Company: Fungi School B.V. (doing business as Fungi Academy)
Website: https://fungiacademy.com
Registered Office: Burgermeester Raijmakerslaan 159
5361KL, Grave
The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) Registration: 81762275
1. Who We Are
Fungi School B.V., trading as Fungi Academy, is a company registered in the Netherlands. We provide educational content, online courses, and community services to a global audience. Protecting your privacy and personal data is central to our mission.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/AVG) and other applicable laws.
- Account & Profile Data: Name, email address, login credentials, billing/shipping details (if applicable).
- Comments & Community Interactions: Information you provide in comments or forums, your IP address, and browser user agent (for spam detection).
- Media Uploads: If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
- Cookies & Tracking Data: Session cookies, login cookies, and analytics cookies (see Section 5).
- Contact Forms: Information you submit when contacting us (e.g., name, email, message).
- Payment Information: Processed securely by third-party payment providers; we do not store full payment card details.
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services and courses.
- To manage user accounts and authenticate logins.
- To process payments and deliver purchased products or services.
- To detect and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations under Dutch and EU law.
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience.
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Remember login details and preferences.
- Enable secure sessions.
- Collect anonymized analytics (via tools such as Google Analytics).
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
5. Embedded Content & Third Parties
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts). These third-party services may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction. Please review their privacy policies for details.
6. Data Sharing
We only share your data with:
- Service Providers: Hosting, payment processors, analytics, and email services.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
7. Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-ups.
- User Accounts: Retained as long as the account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
- Transaction Records: Retained as required by Dutch tax and accounting laws.
8. Your Rights (GDPR/AVG)
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).
Requests can be made via connect@fungiacademy.com
9. International Data Transfers
As we operate globally, your data may be transferred outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).
10. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.
11. Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) as required by law.
12. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects.
13. Regulatory Authority
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority) or your local supervisory authority.
14. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Fungi School B.V. (Fungi Academy)
Email: connect@fungiacademy.com
Address: Burgermeester Raijmakerslaan 159
5361KL, Grave
The Netherlands