Privacy Policy


Shutter Speak Academy Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 19, 2026

Shutter Speak Academy ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, enroll in courses, join our mailing list, or interact with our educational services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with Shutter Speak Academy:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing address

  • Country of residence

  • Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, surveys, or community discussions

  • Purchase history and course enrollment information

We do not collect or store your full credit card information.


2. Payments

Payments for Shutter Speak Academy products and services are securely processed through third-party payment providers utilized by our course platform.

Payment information is collected and stored only by those payment processors and is subject to their respective privacy policies.


3. Course Platform Provider

Shutter Speak Academy uses Podia as its course hosting and membership platform.

When you create an account, purchase a course, participate in community discussions, or access course materials, certain personal information may also be collected and processed by Podia in accordance with Podia's Privacy Policy.

You can review Podia's Privacy Policy here:

Podia Privacy Policy

Podia may collect information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Device information

  • Browser information

  • Usage statistics

  • Cookies and analytics data

Podia is responsible for maintaining the security and operation of its platform.


4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to courses and educational materials

  • Process purchases and enrollments

  • Respond to questions and provide customer support

  • Send important account notifications

  • Deliver newsletters, updates, promotions, and special offers

  • Improve our educational content and services


5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, purchase a product, or register for a free resource, we may send emails related to:

  • Course updates

  • New product announcements

  • Promotions and discounts

  • Nikon News Day Tuesday

  • Free educational content

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.


6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website and course platform may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Improve user experience

  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the Academy may not function properly.


7. Community Discussions

Information you voluntarily post in discussion areas, student lounges, or community spaces may be visible to other members.

Please avoid posting sensitive personal information in public discussion areas.


8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Academy, including:

  • Podia

  • Payment processors

  • Email marketing providers

  • Analytics providers

These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.


9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


10. Children's Privacy

Shutter Speak Academy is intended for individuals aged 18 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.


11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to:

  • Access your information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Requests may be sent to the email address listed below.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of Shutter Speak Academy after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


13. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Shutter Speak Academy
Joe Nuzzo
Email: joe@shutterspeak.net
Website: https://shutterspeak.net