Privacy Policy
At Sterling Academy of Dramatic Arts ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 26, 2023, and may be updated from time to time. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and, where appropriate, notify you by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our services, including:
- Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment information. We collect this information when you register for a course, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or make a purchase.
- Demographic Information: This includes information such as your age, gender, education level, and interests. We may collect this information through surveys, registration forms, or publicly available sources.
- Technical Information: This includes information about your device and internet connection, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior. We collect this information automatically when you visit our website or use our services.
- Usage Information: This includes information about how you use our services, such as the pages you visit, the features you use, and the time you spend on our website. We collect this information through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.
Specific Data Collection Practices
The following table provides more details on specific data collection practices implemented by Sterling Academy of Dramatic Arts:
| Data Type | Collection Method | Purpose of Collection | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Registration form, Contact form | Account creation, Communication, Course enrollment | Until account deletion or inactivity for 3 years |
| Email Address | Registration form, Newsletter subscription, Contact form | Account verification, Communication, Marketing (with consent) | Until account deletion or unsubscription |
| Payment Information | Course enrollment | Processing payments for courses and workshops | As required by law and payment processing standards |
| IP Address | Website analytics | Website traffic analysis, Security monitoring | 1 year |
| Course Progress Data | Learning Management System (LMS) | Tracking student progress, Course improvement | Until account deletion or graduation |
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for various purposes, including:
- To provide and improve our services.
- To personalize your experience.
- To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing updates about our services.
- To process your transactions.
- To send you marketing communications, with your consent.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activities.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with various aspects of our business, such as payment processing, email marketing, and data analytics. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
- Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you, with your consent.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring company.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as marketing.
- Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Using encryption to protect sensitive data.
- Implementing access controls to restrict access to personal information.
- Regularly monitoring our systems for security vulnerabilities.
- Training our employees on data security best practices.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and, where appropriate, notify you by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. The date of the last revision is indicated at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Sterling Academy of Dramatic Arts
Privacy Department
1600 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (212) 555-3232