Privacy Policy:

Animanga Studio by Liah Liao

Effective Date: 15 Jan 2026
Last Updated: 15 Jan 2026

1. Introduction

Animanga Studio by Liah Liao ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, purchase our courses, or use our services.

We are based in Australia and offer anime and manga drawing courses and tutoring services globally, including to individuals in Australia, the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries. This policy complies with the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through forms on our website (name, email address and mobile number)

  • Sign up for our newsletter (name and email address)

  • Register for our presale and/or purchase courses (name, email address, mobile number, billing address, and payment information)

  • Book tutoring sessions (name, email address, mobile number, and preferred session details)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, device type, browser type, geographic location, and referring websites. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Payment Information

We do not directly store your credit card or payment details. All payment transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors including Squarespace, PayPal, and Afterpay. These processors handle your payment information according to their own privacy policies and security standards.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and deliver our drawing courses and tutoring services

  • Process transactions and send transaction confirmations

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

  • Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and course updates (only if you've opted in)

  • Improve our website, courses, and services based on user feedback and analytics

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

  • Detect and prevent fraud or security issues

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union and United Kingdom, we process your personal information based on:

  • Contract performance: To deliver courses and services you've purchased

  • Legitimate interests: To improve our services and communicate about relevant offerings

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications (you can withdraw consent at any time)

  • Legal obligations: To comply with tax, accounting, and other legal requirements

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: Including Squarespace (website hosting), Google Analytics (website analytics), PayPal and Afterpay (payment processing). These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

  • Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

  • Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business (you would be notified of any such change).

6. International Data Transfers

As we are based in Australia and serve customers globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Generally, we retain:

  • Transaction records: 7 years (for tax and accounting purposes)

  • Marketing contact information: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Website analytics: As determined by Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails

EU/UK Users (GDPR Rights)

  • Right to restriction of processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent

  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

California Users (CCPA Rights)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed

  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)

  • Right to deletion

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

9. Children's Privacy

We provide drawing courses and tutoring to students of all ages, including both adults and minors.

For students under 18 years of age:

We require that a parent or legal guardian handle all aspects of enrollment, including:

  • Registration and account creation

  • All communication with us

  • Payment and billing

  • Providing consent for the student to participate

Information collection:

We collect personal information only from the parent or guardian, not directly from the child. This typically includes the parent's name, email address, mobile number, and billing information, along with the student's first name and age for course design purposes.

Parental consent and control:

By enrolling a minor in our courses, you as the parent or guardian:

  • Consent to our collection and use of information as described in this policy

  • Confirm you have authority to provide this consent

  • May review, update, or request deletion of information at any time by contacting us

Special note for children under 13 (US) and under 16 (EU):

We comply with the US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for children's privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under these ages without verifiable parental consent.

If we discover we have inadvertently collected information directly from a child without proper parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission

  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant third-party processors

  • Regular security assessments of our systems

  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality

  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage

  • Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

For more information about Google Analytics and how to opt out, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

For material changes, we will provide notice through our website or by email (if you have an account with us).

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Animanga Studio
Liah Liao
Email: helloanimangastudio@gmail.com

14. Additional Information for Specific Regions

Australian Privacy Act

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988. If you have concerns about how we handle your information, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

CCPA (California)

California residents have specific rights as outlined in Section 8. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.