Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how TDSART STUDIO LLP collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our creative arts training and digital marketing services.

Last Updated: December 2024

Effective Date: April 25, 2023

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • • Register for our creative arts training programs
  • • Enroll in digital marketing services
  • • Contact us for inquiries or support
  • • Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
  • • Participate in workshops or events
  • • Apply for employment or partnerships

Types of Personal Information:

  • • Full name and contact details
  • • Email address and phone number
  • • Postal address and location
  • • Date of birth and age
  • • Educational background
  • • Professional experience
  • • Payment and billing information
  • • Course preferences and interests
  • • Portfolio and creative work samples
  • • Emergency contact information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website or use our services, we may automatically collect:

  • • IP address and device information
  • • Browser type and version
  • • Operating system and device specifications
  • • Website usage patterns and navigation data
  • • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • • Referral sources and search terms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes to provide and improve our services:

Service Delivery

  • • Provide creative arts training
  • • Deliver digital marketing services
  • • Process enrollments and payments
  • • Schedule classes and workshops
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Issue certificates and credentials

Communication & Marketing

  • • Send course updates and announcements
  • • Share educational content and resources
  • • Promote new programs and services
  • • Conduct surveys and feedback collection
  • • Send newsletters and marketing materials
  • • Respond to inquiries and requests

Business Operations

  • • Improve our services and programs
  • • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • • Comply with legal requirements
  • • Maintain accurate records
  • • Develop new offerings

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, email service providers, and educational technology platforms.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent for specific purposes, such as showcasing student work or testimonials (with proper attribution and permission).

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • • Secure servers and databases
  • • Regular security updates and patches
  • • Firewall and intrusion detection systems
  • • Data backup and recovery procedures

Administrative Safeguards

  • • Access controls and user authentication
  • • Employee training on data protection
  • • Confidentiality agreements
  • • Regular security audits and assessments
  • • Incident response procedures

Important Security Notice

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to improve our security measures.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and services.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously to improve our services.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Cookie Management

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and services.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. Depending on your location and applicable laws, these may include:

Access and Portability

Request access to your personal information and receive a copy in a structured, commonly used format.

Correction and Update

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and contractual obligations.

Restriction and Objection

Request restriction of processing or object to certain uses of your personal information.

Marketing Opt-out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

Complaint

Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities if you believe your rights have been violated.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal requirements.

Student Records

Academic records, certificates, and training documentation are retained for a minimum of 7 years after course completion for verification and accreditation purposes.

Client Information

Digital marketing client data is retained for the duration of the service agreement plus 3 years for business and legal compliance purposes.

Financial Records

Payment and billing information is retained for 7 years as required by Indian tax and accounting regulations.

Marketing Data

Marketing and communication preferences are retained until you opt-out or request deletion, or for 3 years of inactivity.

8. International Data Transfers

Our services are primarily operated from India. However, we may transfer your personal information to other countries for processing by our service providers or partners.

Safeguards for International Transfers

  • • Adequate data protection agreements with service providers
  • • Standard contractual clauses for data protection
  • • Compliance with applicable data protection laws
  • • Regular monitoring of data handling practices

We ensure that any international transfer of your personal information is subject to appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy and rights.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for individuals aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent.

Parental Consent

If we offer programs for individuals under 16, we will obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information. Parents have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's information.

Notice to Parents

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16 without proper consent, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

Notification of Changes

  • • Email notification for significant changes
  • • Website banner or notice for minor updates
  • • Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
  • • Opportunity to review changes before they take effect

Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the updated policy, please discontinue use of our services.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Company Details

TDSART STUDIO LLP

LLP ID: ACA-7621

PAN: AAUFT5447L

TAN: PNET17465A

Registered Address

Office No-11, Fifth Floor, A- Building

City Vista, Vadgaon Sheri

Pune City, Pune, Pune-411014

Maharashtra, India

Data Protection Officer

For specific privacy-related inquiries, you may contact our designated Data Protection Officer who will assist you with your privacy concerns and rights.

Last Updated: December 2024
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