Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. Introduction
1.1 We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors; in this policy we explain how we will treat your personal information.
1.2 We will ask you to consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy when you first visit our website. By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.
2. Collecting Personal Information
2.1 We may collect, store and use the following kinds of personal information:
- (a) information about your computer and about your visits to and use of this website (including your IP address, approximate location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, length of visit, page views and website navigation paths);
- (b) information that you provide to us when registering with our website (including your name, email address and phone number);
- (c) information that you provide to us for the purpose of subscribing to our email notifications and/or newsletters (including your name and email address);
- (d) information that you provide to us when using the services on our website, or that is generated in the course of the use of those services (including the timing, frequency and pattern of service use);
- (e) information contained in or relating to any communications that you send to us or send through our website (including the communication content and meta data associated with the communication);
- (f) any other personal information that you choose to send to us.
2.2 Before you disclose to us the personal information of another person, you must obtain that person's consent to both the disclosure and the processing of that personal information in accordance with this policy.
3. Using Your Personal Information
3.1 Personal information submitted to us through our website will be used for the purposes specified in this policy or on the relevant pages of the website.
3.2 We may use your personal information to:
- (a)administer our website and business;
- (b)personalise our website for you;
- (c)enable your use of the services available on our website;
- (d)send you non-marketing commercial communications;
- (e)send you email notifications that you have specifically requested;
- (f)send you our email newsletter, if you have requested it (you can opt out at any time);
- (g)send you marketing communications by post, email, or similar technology (you can opt out at any time);
- (h)provide third parties with anonymous statistical information about our users;
- (i)deal with enquiries and complaints made by or about you;
- (j)keep our website secure and prevent fraud;
- (k)verify compliance with website terms and conditions.
3.3 If you submit personal information for publication on our website, we will publish it in accordance with the licence you grant to us.
3.4 We will not, without your express consent, supply your personal information to any third party for the purpose of their or any other third party's direct marketing.
4. Disclosing Personal Information
4.1 We may disclose your personal information to our employees, officers, insurers, advisers, or agents insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.
4.2 We may disclose your personal information:
- (a)to the extent that we are required to do so by law;
- (b)in connection with any ongoing or prospective legal proceedings;
- (c)to establish, exercise or defend our legal rights (including fraud prevention);
- (d)to the purchaser (or prospective purchaser) of any business or asset we are selling; and
- (e)to any person who we reasonably believe may apply to a court for disclosure of that personal information.
4.3 Except as provided in this policy, we will not provide your personal information to third parties.
5. International Data Transfers
5.1 Personal information that you publish on our website or submit for publication on our website may be available, via the internet, around the world.
5.2 You expressly agree to the transfers of personal information described in this Section 5.
6. Retaining Personal Information
6.1 Section 6 sets out our data retention policies and procedures, designed to ensure that we comply with our legal obligations.
6.2 Personal information that we process for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose or those purposes.
6.3 Notwithstanding the above, we will retain documents containing personal data:
- (a)to the extent required by law;
- (b)if we believe they may be relevant to any ongoing or prospective legal proceedings; and
- (c)to establish, exercise or defend our legal rights.
7. Security of Your Information
7.1 We will take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information.
7.2 We will store all the personal information you provide on secure (password- and firewall-protected) servers.
7.3 You acknowledge that the transmission of information over the internet is inherently insecure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7.4 You are responsible for keeping your account password confidential.
8. Amendments
8.1 We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website.
8.2 You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes.
9. Your Rights
9.1 You may instruct us to provide you with any personal information we hold about you, subject to:
- (a) the supply of appropriate evidence of your identity (such as a passport copy certified by a notary, plus a utility bill showing your address).
9.2 We may withhold personal information that you request to the extent permitted by law.
9.3 You may instruct us at any time not to process your personal information for marketing purposes.
10. Third Party Websites
10.1 Our website includes hyperlinks to, and details of, third party websites.
10.2 We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the privacy policies of third parties.
11. Updating Information
11.1 Please let us know if the personal information that we hold about you needs to be corrected or updated.
12. Cookies
12.1 Our website uses cookies to recognize your browser, improve website performance, support analytics, and help us understand how visitors use our website.
12.2 You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings; however, doing so will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.
13. Mobile Communications & SMS Consent
13.1 Opt-in Sources & Use: We collect and process phone numbers and SMS consent from users who explicitly opt-in to receive communications from us. These opt-in sources include website forms, enrollment forms, checkout, chat, email, phone, or text message. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchase.
13.2 SMS Types & Message Frequency: When you opt in to receive text messages from Vizio Makeup Academy, we may send messages including customer care, account-related messages, course access updates, delivery updates, payment reminders, and student support texts. Message frequency may vary based on user interaction and enrollment status.
13.3 Carrier Disclosures & Help Instructions: Message and data rates may apply. You may reply HELP for assistance at any time, or contact our support team directly.
13.4 Opt-Out Command: If you wish to stop receiving mobile communications or text messages from us, you can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
13.5 Strict Non-Sharing Policy: Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Any other mentions in this policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. If you wish to be removed from receiving future communications, you can opt out by texting STOP.
13.6 Exclusions: Any other data-sharing language in this Privacy Policy excludes SMS opt-in data and consent.
14. Our Details
14.1 This website is owned and operated by Vizio Makeup Academy.
14.2 We are registered in California and our registered office is at 9440 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
14.3 You can contact us:
- By writing to our principal place of business at 9440 Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
- By visiting our website at https://makeuponlineschool.com.
- By email to [email protected].
- By telephone on 1 (800) 951-0795.