Privacy Policy
Data Collection
At StageCraft Academy, located in the heart of New York City at 1600 Broadway, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. We collect data in several ways:
- Directly from you: When you enroll in our acting courses, workshops, or programs, you provide us with personal information such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and payment details. This also includes information you provide when you create an account on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through our website’s contact form.
- Automatically through our website: We collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the website. This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
- From third parties: In some cases, we may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms if you choose to connect your social media account to our website, or from partner organizations if you participate in joint programs.
We are dedicated to ensuring that the personal information we collect is relevant to our services and used only in ways that are compatible with this Privacy Policy.
Data Usage
The information we collect is used for a variety of purposes, all aimed at providing you with the best possible experience at StageCraft Academy:
- To provide and maintain our services: We use your personal information to process your enrollment, manage your account, provide you with access to our courses and workshops, and communicate with you about your progress and any updates to our programs.
- To improve our website and services: We analyze the data we collect to understand how our website is used and to identify areas for improvement. This includes optimizing our website for different devices and browsers, improving the user experience, and developing new features and services.
- To personalize your experience: We use your information to personalize your experience on our website and in our programs. This includes recommending courses and workshops that may be of interest to you, providing you with tailored content, and customizing our communications with you.
- To communicate with you: We use your contact information to send you important notices and updates about our programs, upcoming events, and special offers. We may also use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide you with customer support.
- For marketing purposes: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional emails and newsletters about our programs, events, and other offerings. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or by contacting us directly.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes. This includes responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal requests.
StageCraft Academy ensures that your data is used responsibly and ethically, adhering to all relevant data protection laws and regulations.
Data Security
Protecting your personal information is of utmost importance to us. StageCraft Academy implements a variety of security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure:
- Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption technologies to protect your sensitive information, such as your payment details, during transmission.
- Secure servers: Your personal information is stored on secure servers that are protected by firewalls and other security measures.
- Access controls: We restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel who need to know the information in order to perform their job duties.
- Regular security assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in our systems.
- Employee training: We provide regular training to our employees on data protection and security best practices.
While we take every reasonable precaution to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. If you have any concerns about the security of your data, please contact us at [email protected].
Our dedicated security team, led by Anastasia Kerensky, ensures that all protocols are up-to-date and compliant with the latest industry standards. We are constantly monitoring and improving our security practices to provide the best possible protection for your data.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our website, and personalize your experience.
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period of time). The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable you to navigate our website and use its features.
- Analytics cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze how our website is used and to improve its performance. They collect information such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the sources of traffic.
- Functional cookies: These cookies enable us to remember your preferences and provide you with enhanced functionality. For example, they may remember your language preferences or your login details.
- Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising to you based on your interests. They may be used to track your browsing activity across different websites.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject all cookies, or to receive a notification each time a cookie is set. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
For more detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our full Cookie Policy.
GDPR Compliance
StageCraft Academy is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR is a European Union regulation that provides individuals with certain rights regarding their personal data. These rights include:
- The right to access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
- The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another organization in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- The right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.
Our Data Protection Officer, Mr. Jasper Thorne, oversees our GDPR compliance efforts and ensures that we are adhering to all relevant regulations.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
StageCraft Academy
1600 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 555-ACT2 (2282)
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to addressing your concerns and resolving any issues in a timely and efficient manner.