Privacy Policy

Welcome to ADAA - Anjali's Dance Art Academy. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, parents/guardians, visitors, and website users.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, register for classes, book a trial session, or participate in our dance and fitness programs.

By using our website or providing your information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information:

A. Personal Information

When you enquire about or register for our programs, we may collect:

• Full name
• Age or date of birth
• Parent/guardian name, where applicable
• Phone number
• WhatsApp number
• Email address
• Instagram ID
• Residential/location information
• Emergency contact details, where required
• Preferred class timings
• Dance or fitness program preferences
• Previous dance or fitness experience
• Other information voluntarily provided by you

B. Website Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website
• Referring website
• General website usage information

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.

C. Photos and Videos

With appropriate permission or consent, we may take or receive photographs and videos of classes, workshops, performances, events, competitions, or other academy activities.

Such photographs or videos may be used for:

• Academy records
• Internal communication
• Website content
• Social media
• Promotional material
• Marketing campaigns

We will seek appropriate consent where required, particularly when identifiable individuals are featured in promotional content.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for purposes including:

• Responding to enquiries
• Booking trial classes
• Registering students for classes
• Managing class schedules
• Communicating class-related information
• Processing payments
• Providing dance and fitness services
• Maintaining student records
• Managing workshops, performances and events
• Sending important academy updates
• Improving our classes and services
• Responding to customer support requests
• Sending promotional communications where permitted
• Maintaining website security
• Understanding website usage and improving the website
• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

We will not use your personal information for purposes that are unrelated to the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.

WhatsApp and Communication

If you contact us through WhatsApp, phone, email, social media, or other communication platforms, we may use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry and communicate with you regarding our services.

Please note that third-party communication platforms, including WhatsApp, may have their own privacy policies and terms. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the platforms you use.

Marketing Communications

If you provide your contact details and consent to receive promotional communications, we may contact you regarding:

• New classes
• Workshops
• Dance programs
• Fitness programs
• Events
• Offers
• Academy announcements
• Other services that may be relevant to you

You may request to stop receiving promotional communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option where available.

We will continue to send essential service-related communications where necessary.

Children's Privacy

Our academy may offer programs for children and teenagers.

Where a student is under the applicable age of consent, we may require consent or authorization from a parent or legal guardian before collecting or processing certain personal information.

Parents or legal guardians may contact us regarding the information we hold about their child and may request correction or deletion where applicable under applicable law.

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children's use of our website and online services.

Health and Fitness Information

Our dance and fitness programs may involve physical activity.

Where necessary, we may ask participants to voluntarily provide information relevant to their ability to safely participate in physical activities, such as relevant fitness limitations, injuries, or other information that the participant considers important for us to know.

We will use such information only for appropriate purposes such as:

• Class planning
• Safety considerations
• Providing suitable instructions
• Responding to emergencies
• Protecting the participant's wellbeing

Please provide accurate and relevant information and inform the academy of any significant changes that may affect your participation.

We do not provide medical diagnosis or medical treatment.

Payment Information

If payments are made through a third-party payment gateway, your payment information may be processed directly by that payment provider.

We generally do not store complete payment card details on our own systems.

Payment providers may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, security, performance, and user experience.

Cookies may help us:

• Remember preferences
• Understand website traffic
• Improve website performance
• Analyse visitor behaviour
• Provide relevant website functionality

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to support our website and academy operations, including services for:

• Website hosting
• Analytics
• Payment processing
• Email communication
• WhatsApp or communication services
• Online forms
• Scheduling and booking
• Cloud storage
• Marketing and advertising

These providers may process information on our behalf or independently according to their own privacy policies.

We take reasonable steps to work with service providers that maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from:

• Unauthorized access
• Unauthorized disclosure
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Destruction

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Therefore, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

• Providing our services
• Maintaining student and business records
• Resolving disputes
• Maintaining financial records
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting our legitimate business interests

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information where reasonably necessary with:

• Employees and instructors
• Authorized academy personnel
• Service providers
• Payment processors
• Technology providers
• Professional advisers
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required
• Emergency services where necessary for safety

Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law, court order, or governmental authority.

Photos, Videos and Promotional Content

We may request permission to use photographs and videos captured during academy activities for promotional or informational purposes.

Where consent is required, we will obtain appropriate consent before using identifiable images for promotional purposes.

If you have previously provided consent and later wish to withdraw it, you may contact us using the details provided below.

Withdrawal of consent will not necessarily affect uses that occurred before withdrawal.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information where applicable
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request information regarding how your data is being processed
• Raise a privacy-related complaint

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Data of Minors

If you are providing information relating to a child or minor, you confirm that you are the parent, legal guardian, or otherwise authorized to provide such information.

We may take additional steps where appropriate to protect the privacy and safety of minors participating in our programs.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, payment providers, maps, booking services, or other websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites before providing them with personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our services
• Changes in technology
• Changes in applicable laws
• Changes in our privacy practices

The updated Privacy Policy will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Consent

By submitting information through our website, booking a trial class, registering for our programs, or otherwise providing personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.

Where consent is legally required, we will obtain consent through an appropriate method before processing the relevant information.

Contact

For any privacy-related request, write to us at adaa.danceartacademy@gmail.com or call +91 98250 48410.