Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

DIY AI: Marketing™ GPT (“Course”), owned and operated by Kelly Sparks / VMG Studios (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you access our website, digital products, course materials, or optional add-ons such as the DIY AI Companion Coach Crystal GPT (“Coach Crystal”).

By accessing or purchasing any of our products or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any portion of this policy, you must discontinue use of our website, course, and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and information that is automatically collected when you interact with our website or course platform.

1.1 Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

This may include:

Name
Email address
Billing address
Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Company name (if provided)
Timezone
IP address
Device information

1.2 Uploaded Information

If you interact with optional community features (if offered in the future), live sessions, or submit materials as part of your coursework, we may collect:

Written submissions or comments
Uploaded files you choose to send us for review or feedback
Course surveys, forms, or homework you voluntarily submit

If you purchase and use the DIY AI: Marketing™ Companion Coach Crystal GPT (VIP upgrade):

Your prompts, conversations, and uploads are processed by OpenAI under their terms of use.
We (VMG / Kelly) do not have access to your private GPT conversations or files unless you intentionally share them with us (for example, by copying content into an email, form, or feedback request).

We only see what you directly send to us through our own channels (like Kajabi forms, email, or feedback surveys).

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

Through Kajabi analytics and standard website tools:

Browsing behavior
Device type and operating system
Referring URLs
Engagement with course materials

We may also collect anonymized or aggregated data for performance analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide access to course materials and resources
Process payments and manage enrollments
Deliver customer support
Improve course quality and platform experience
Send updates, reminders, or relevant course communications
Personalize your learning experience
Maintain security and enforce our Terms & Conditions

If you opt into the Companion Coach GPT, your prompts and interactions help the system generate responses. This data is processed according to OpenAI’s terms and is not used by us for marketing or data training unless you explicitly grant permission.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract (course enrollment)
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interest in improving products and ensuring platform security

4. Data Sharing

We may share your data with trusted third parties who support course delivery:

Kajabi – website hosting, analytics, course access
Stripe / PayPal – secure payment processing
OpenAI – if you purchase the Companion Coach GPT
Email service providers – for course communications
Contracted support personnel – customer service or technical help

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our business or users.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as it is needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or maintain operational records.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting hello@vmgstudios.com.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling cookies may impact site performance.

7. Children’s Privacy

DIY AI: Marketing is intended for individuals 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that a minor’s data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Users

If you access our course from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your region.

9. How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

SSL encryption
Secure data hosting through Kajabi
Restricted access to personal information
Encrypted payment processing through third-party processors

While we take reasonable precautions, no system is 100% secure.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access personal information we hold
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@vmgstudios.com.

We may require identity verification before fulfilling requests.

11. Third-Party Links

Our course platform may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting information.

12. Do Not Track

Our website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Continued use of our website or course signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

VMG Studios
Email: hello@vmgstudios.com
Website: www.vmgstudios.com