Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 5, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you enroll in classes, contact us, or use our website, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal information: Name, email address, and phone number provided during enrollment or through our contact form.
  • Payment information: Credit and debit card details are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full card number on our servers.
  • Usage data: Anonymous analytics about how you use our website, including pages visited and time spent, to help us improve the experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process class enrollments and payments.
  • Communicate with you about your classes, schedule changes, and important updates.
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
  • Improve our website, classes, and services.
  • Send occasional updates about new programs or classes, if you have opted in.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe collects and processes payment information according to their own privacy policy.
  • Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand website usage patterns. This data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our business (e.g., Stripe for payments).
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Watcher Robotics, our students, or the public.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Enrollment records are retained for a minimum of 3 years. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

Our welding and manufacturing classes require students to be 18 or older. AI and 3D printing classes accept students ages 16+ with parental consent. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16 without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at info@watcherrobotics.com.