StageCraft Academy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how StageCraft Academy ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website, located at [website address, e.g., www.stagecraftacademy.com], and individuals who enroll in our acting courses and related programs (collectively, "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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, postal address, phone number, date of birth, and payment information. We collect this information when you register for courses, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us with inquiries, or make payments.
  • Demographic Information: We may collect demographic information such as your age, gender, and interests, to better understand our student body and tailor our services.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our Services, such as the pages you visit, the courses you enroll in, the features you use, and the time and date of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Student Records: As an educational institution, we collect and maintain student records, including course grades, attendance records, performance evaluations, and other information related to your enrollment and participation in our programs.
  • Photographs and Videos: With your consent, we may take photographs and videos of students during classes, performances, and other events for promotional purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and Improving Our Services: We use your information to provide the Services you request, such as enrolling you in courses, processing payments, and providing customer support. We also use your information to improve our Services, such as developing new courses and features, and optimizing our website.
  • Personalizing Your Experience: We use your information to personalize your experience with our Services, such as recommending courses and content that may be of interest to you.
  • Communicating with You: We use your information to communicate with you about our Services, such as sending you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials. We may also contact you in response to your inquiries or requests.
  • Marketing and Advertising: With your consent, we may use your information to send you marketing and advertising communications about our Services and other products and services that may be of interest to you.
  • Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as responding to legal requests and preventing fraud.
  • Research and Analysis: We may use your information for research and analysis purposes, such as studying student demographics and trends in the performing arts industry.

Sharing 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 help us provide and improve our Services, such as payment processors, email marketing providers, and website hosting providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
  • Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you, such as acting agencies, casting directors, and theater companies.
  • 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 if 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.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your consent.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Using encryption to protect sensitive information, such as payment information.
  • Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access to our systems.
  • Regularly monitoring our systems for security vulnerabilities.
  • Training our employees on data security best practices.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  1. Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  2. Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  3. Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  4. Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
  5. Data Portability: You have the right to request that we provide you with a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences.
  • Track your usage of our Services.
  • Personalize your experience.
  • Serve you with targeted advertising.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Services.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. 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].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

StageCraft Academy
123 Theater Lane
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 555-ACT1 (2281)
Email: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy is effective as of November 7, 2024.

Policy Author: Dr. Eleanor Vance, Chief Data Protection Officer, StageCraft Academy