Scene Change Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

The Direct Version

We collect the minimum information needed to deliver our courses and communicate with you. We don't sell your data. We use industry-standard tools to keep your information secure. You can request access to or deletion of your data at any time.

If you want the details, keep reading.

Who We Are

Scene Change is operated by Amanda Schultz, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We provide career transition resources and courses for entertainment professionals.

Contact: [email protected]

What Information We Collect

Information You Give Us Directly

When you create an account or purchase a course:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Payment information (processed securely by Thinkific Payments, which uses Stripe—we never see or store your full credit card details)

When you take a course:

  • Your progress through lessons
  • Quiz/exercise submissions
  • Course completion status

When you contact us:

  • Any information you include in your messages

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Device information

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how people use our platform.

How We Use Your Information

Course Delivery

  • Give you access to courses you've purchased
  • Track your progress
  • Send course-related emails (login details, updates, completion certificates)

Communication

  • Send you emails about courses, updates, or resources
  • Respond to your questions and support requests
  • Notify you about changes to our services

Business Operations

  • Process payments (handled by Thinkific)
  • Prevent fraud
  • Improve our courses and platform
  • Understand what content is useful (analytics)

Marketing

  • Send promotional emails about new courses or resources (you can opt out anytime)
  • Retarget ads on platforms like LinkedIn and Meta (you can opt out through those platforms)

Third-Party Services We Use

We use trusted third-party services to run Scene Change. Each has their own privacy policies:

Thinkific (Course Platform & Payment Processing)

Google Analytics

LinkedIn Insight Tag

Meta Pixel

Mailchimp / Email Service Provider

How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting through Thinkific
  • Payment processing through PCI-compliant Thinkific Payments (Stripe)
  • Limited access to customer data
  • Regular security updates

However, no online platform is 100% secure. We do our best, but we can't guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Access Your Data

You can request a copy of the personal information we have about you.

Update Your Information

You can update your account details at any time through your Thinkific account settings.

Delete Your Data

You can request deletion of your personal information. Note: We may need to retain some information for legal or business purposes (completed transactions, tax records, etc.).

Opt Out of Marketing Emails

Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. You'll still receive essential course-related emails (login info, purchase confirmations, etc.).

Opt Out of Tracking

Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)

If you're in Canada, you have specific rights under PIPEDA including the right to access, correct, and challenge the accuracy of your information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Needed to provide you with courses and support
  • Required by law (typically 7 years for financial records)

If you request deletion, we'll delete what we can while keeping what's legally required.

Children's Privacy

Scene Change courses are designed for working professionals. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we discover we've collected information from someone under 18, we'll delete it.

International Users

Scene Change is based in Canada. If you're accessing our site from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and stored in Canada. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or a notice on our website. Continued use of Scene Change after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information:

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Scene Change
Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Legal Stuff

This privacy policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia and Canada. If there's a dispute, it'll be resolved in the courts of British Columbia.

This privacy policy was written in plain language because we believe you deserve to understand how your information is used. If something's unclear, let us know.