Effective date: 20 June 2026. This Policy takes effect upon publication on theclassicmethod.art.
1. Who we are
Data controller: Artem Pugachev, self-employed individual (professional income taxpayer registered in the Russian Federation).
Tax ID (INN): 780247439746
Email: theclassicmethod.project@gmail.com
Brand: The Classic Method ("we", "us", "our").
2. Information we collect
Information you provide when you register and pay: first and last name, email address, password (stored encrypted), promotional code, and information needed to process payment (payments are handled through payment services; we do not store full card details).
Information collected automatically: IP address, device and browser data, cookies, and activity on the site (pages viewed, lesson progress).
We do not knowingly collect special categories of personal data (such as health, race, or political views).
3. How we use your information
We process personal data to: create and manage your account and member area; provide access to paid and free materials under subscription; process and confirm payment and issue receipts; respond to support requests; send newsletters and offers (only with your separate consent); improve and analyse the site; and comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases (GDPR)
Where the EU General Data Protection Regulation applies, we process personal data on the following bases: your consent; performance of a contract with you (our Terms); our legitimate interests; and compliance with legal obligations.
5. Sharing your information
We use third-party services to operate the site and may share the minimum necessary data with: hosting and storage providers; a video delivery and protection service (CDN); an email delivery service; payment services and partners; and web analytics providers. We do not sell your personal data. We may disclose data to authorities where required by law.
6. International transfers
Some of the services we use may be located outside your country, including outside the European Economic Area. Where required, we take appropriate measures to protect data during such transfers.
7. Cookies
We use cookies for the operation of the member area, to remember settings, and for analytics. Necessary cookies are always used. Analytics and marketing cookies are used only with your consent, requested via a banner on your first visit. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may stop working.
8. Data retention
We retain personal data for as long as your account is active and thereafter for periods required by law. When data is no longer needed, or upon your request, we delete or anonymise it unless retention is required by law.
9. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to: access your personal data; request correction, restriction, or deletion; object to or restrict processing; data portability; and withdraw consent at any time. If the GDPR applies to you, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at theclassicmethod.project@gmail.com. We respond within the period required by law.
10. Security
We take reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy. The new version takes effect upon publication on the site.
12. Contact
Artem Pugachev (self-employed), Tax ID (INN): 780247439746
Email: theclassicmethod.project@gmail.com
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