Privacy Policy of the changeyourmind.academy website

Last updated: October 16, 2025

1. Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is:
Change your mind – Dariusz Cieślar
Malinka Street 59, 43‑460 Wisła
NIP: 5482770028
Contact: kontakt@changeyourmind.academy

The controller has not appointed a Data Protection Officer. For matters related to personal data, please contact us via the email address above.

2. What data do we collect?

We process only the data necessary to provide our services:

• Contact details – name or pseudonym, email address,
• Account details – username, encrypted password, history of purchased courses,
• Transaction data – amount, payment date, transaction number (processed by payment operators such as Przelewy24, BLIK, Stripe),
• Technical data – IP address, device and browser information, cookies.

We do not process sensitive data (special categories).

3. Purposes and legal basis for processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

• to complete purchases and provide online services (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR),
• to handle inquiries and correspondence (Article 6(1)(b/f) of the GDPR),
• to manage accounting and tax records (Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR),
• to conduct statistical analysis and improve the website (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR),
• to ensure the security of the website (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).

4. Data recipients

Your data may be shared with:

• payment operators (Przelewy24, BLIK, Stripe),
• hosting companies and IT service providers,
• providers of analytics services (e.g., Google LLC – Google Analytics),
• public authorities, if required by law.

Your data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.

5. Data transfer outside the EEA

As a rule, data is processed within the European Economic Area (EEA).

However, we use tools like Google Analytics (Google LLC – USA). These data are transferred under standard contractual clauses (SCC) approved by the European Commission, ensuring an adequate level of protection.

6. Data retention period

• Account data and purchase history: for the duration of account usage and 3 years after its deletion,
• Transaction and accounting data: 5 years from the transaction date,
• Correspondence data: up to 3 years after contact ends,
• Cookies: until deleted by the user or until they expire.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

• access your data and obtain a copy,
• correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data,
• data portability,
• object to data processing,
• file a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office.

If you wish to exercise these rights, please write to: kontakt@changeyourmind.academy.

8. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device while using our website.

Why do we use cookies?

• to ensure the proper functioning of the website (login, maintaining user sessions),
• to remember your preferences (e.g., cookie banner acceptance),
• to analyze how the website is used – to improve its functionality.

What types of cookies do we use and for what purposes?

We have categorized cookies into two groups – functionality cookies and performance cookies. Each category is described below, including specific cookie details; however, we may also use additional or alternative cookies within each group.

Please note that third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and external service providers such as traffic analytics) may also use cookies beyond our control. These may include functionality or advertising cookies.

Functionality cookies

These enhance your experience on the website by recognizing you when you return, such as remembering access preferences, system settings, etc.

Performance cookies

These allow us to monitor and improve the website's performance. For example, they help count visitors, identify traffic sources, and highlight the most popular sections of the website.

1. Google Analytics. This cookie is used to monitor website traffic via the Google Analytics interface.

2. Matomo (Piwik). This cookie is used to monitor website traffic via the Matomo (Piwik) interface.

3. Facebook Pixel – an analytical tool that helps measure the effectiveness of ads based on the actions users take on our websites.

9. Security measures

We prioritize the security of your data by implementing measures such as:

• connection encryption (SSL/HTTPS),
• server security measures (firewalls, backups),
• password encryption,
• restricted data access for authorized personnel only.

10. Newsletter and free materials (e.g., e-book)

If you sign up via the form to receive a free e-book or other materials, you voluntarily provide your email address. This data is processed by us for the following purposes:

• to send the requested material (e.g., e-book),
• to inform you in the future about related courses, content, and services available on ChangeYourMind.academy.

The basis for processing your data is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), which you can withdraw at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email footer or contacting us directly.

Your data is not shared with third parties, except for providers of mailing tools we use (e.g., MailerLite), and only to carry out the above activities.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to the Privacy Policy. The current version of the document is always available on the changeyourmind.academy website under the "Privacy Policy" section.