Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025This Privacy Policy describes how Kalpavruksha School of Fine Arts ("we", "us", or "our"), operates at kalpavrukshafinearts.com and collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information — Name, phone number, email address, and location when you submit an enquiry form or contact us via WhatsApp.
- Usage data — Information about how you use our website, collected via Google Analytics (anonymised). This includes pages visited, time spent, and device type.
- Communications — Messages you send us via our contact form, WhatsApp, or email.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries about courses and classes
- Schedule and confirm trial classes
- Send you information about the school, events, and updates (with your consent)
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about your visit. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. WhatsApp communications
When you contact us via WhatsApp, your messages and contact details are shared with WhatsApp Inc. (Meta Platforms) according to their own privacy policy. We use WhatsApp only to respond to your enquiries and will not use your WhatsApp number for unsolicited marketing.
5. Sharing your information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers — such as Google (Analytics, Maps, Meet) who process data on our behalf
- Legal requirements — if required by law or to protect our rights
6. Data retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Enquiry data is retained for up to 2 years. You may request deletion at any time.
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@kalpavrukshafinearts.com.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies primarily for Google Analytics functionality. These are analytical cookies used to understand visitor behaviour. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to our website.
10. Children's privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian enrolling a child, you are responsible for providing the relevant contact information. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@kalpavrukshafinearts.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +91 72000 95585
- Address: Kalpavruksha School of Fine Arts, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600024, India