NewCrits Privacy Policy
Effective date: February 26, 2026
Controller: NewCrits, LLC
Website: https://www.newcrits.studio
1) What this policy covers
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you:
- visit our website,
- sign up for emails,
- apply for or use NewCrits services (including critiques, mentorship, courses, events, and related programming),
- communicate with us.
It does not cover third-party sites or services you access through links on our site. 2) Personal information we collect
Depending on how you use NewCrits, we may collect:
Information you provide
- Account/profile info (name, email, password or login method, basic profile details)
- Purchases and billing (billing address, transaction details). We do not store full credit card numbers; payments are handled by our payment processors.
- Submissions and participation (applications, critique materials, uploaded files/images, statements, messages, survey responses)
- Communications (emails, forms, support requests)
Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP, referral URLs)
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)
Information from third parties
- If you sign in or interact via third-party platforms (e.g., video, scheduling, social media), we may receive limited information from them depending on your settings and their policies.
3) How we use personal information
We use personal information to:
- provide and operate NewCrits (accounts, critiques, courses, events, scheduling, communications)
- process payments and manage orders/subscriptions
- respond to messages and provide support
- send service announcements and administrative messages • send marketing communications (you can opt out anytime)
- improve the website and services (analytics, troubleshooting, quality and safety)
- prevent fraud, misuse, and enforce our terms
- comply with legal obligations
4) Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK/Switzerland)
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we process personal information under one or more of these bases:
- Contract (to provide services you request)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., running and improving NewCrits, security, fraud prevention, customer support)
- Consent (e.g., marketing emails where required, non-essential cookies) • Legal obligation (e.g., tax, accounting, compliance)
5) How we share information
We share personal information only as needed for the purposes above, including with:
Service providers (processors)
Vendors that help us run NewCrits—such as payment processors, email/ newsletter tools, website hosting, analytics, scheduling, video hosting/ conferencing, file storage, customer support, and security providers. They are permitted to process data only on our instructions and for the services they provide.
Legal and safety
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security (e.g., responding to lawful requests, preventing fraud or abuse).
Business transfers
If we’re involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do not sell personal information in the ordinary sense.
6) Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context. We may retain de-identified/aggregated information longer.
7) Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential site functions (required)
- Preferences (remember settings)
- Analytics (understanding performance and improving the site) • Marketing/advertising
EEA/UK/Switzerland: where required, we use an opt-in consent mechanism for non-essential cookies. Guidance commonly distinguishes strictly necessary cookies (no consent) from other categories requiring consent.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where offered, through our cookie banner/preferences tool.
8) Your choices
Email marketing: You can unsubscribe using the link in our emails or contact us. Account information: You may request access, correction, or deletion as described below.
Cookies: Manage via banner (if available) and browser settings. 9) Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- access your personal information
- correct inaccurate information
- delete your information
- object to or restrict processing
- receive a portable copy of certain information
- withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
EEA/UK/Switzerland: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise rights, email info@newcrits.studio with your request and the email you use with NewCrits. We may need to verify your identity.
10) International data transfers
NewCrits is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries where we or our service providers operate. Where required (e.g., EEA/UK/Switzerland), we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
11) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12) Children
NewCrits services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor provided us personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective date.” Material changes may be communicated through additional notice.
