At Calcutta Photography School, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our services.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with us:

– Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details.
– Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and other payment-related information for enrolling in courses, workshops, and events.
– Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and usage data through cookies and other tracking technologies.
– Photography/Media Consent: Images, videos, or recordings taken during courses or events that may include your likeness.

2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

– To process your enrollment in courses, workshops, and events
– To provide you with course materials and updates
– To communicate with you about upcoming events, promotions, and new courses
– To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
– To manage our website and enhance user experience
– To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
– To promote Calcutta Photography School, including using images or recordings with your consent

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

– Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our website and deliver our services (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services).
– Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
– Event Partners: For co-hosted events, we may share limited participant data with event partners for coordination purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how users interact with our website, remember preferences, and deliver relevant content.

– You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain features of the website.

5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. After that period, your data will be deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

– Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
– Objection: You can object to the processing of your data or withdraw consent where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child without proper consent, we will delete it immediately.

9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.