Privacy Policy

YSE Academy
A division of Your Skin Expert

Last Updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

YSE Academy ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our website, create an account, enrol in courses or contact us.

2. Information We Collect

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number (if provided)
• Business name (where applicable)
• Billing information
• Course enrolment details
• Learning progress
• Certificates issued
• Communications with YSE Academy

Payment card information is securely processed by our payment providers and is never stored by YSE Academy.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Create and manage your student account
• Deliver online and practical training
• Issue certificates
• Process payments
• Provide customer support
• Improve our courses and services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

4. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, we may occasionally send information about new courses, events and special offers.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every marketing email.

5. Sharing Your Information

YSE Academy never sells your personal information.

We may share your information only with trusted service providers necessary for operating our academy, including:

• Thinkific (course platform)
• Stripe or other payment providers
• Email service providers
• Website hosting providers

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience, maintain secure login sessions and analyse website performance.

7. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request a copy of your personal data
• Withdraw consent where applicable

9. Data Retention

Your information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal obligations and maintain appropriate business records.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

YSE Academy
A division of Your Skin Expert
Cork, Ireland

Email:
[email protected]