Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Thespian Arts Academy ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website, located at [website address, e.g., www.thespianartsacademy.com], and individuals who enroll in our acting courses and workshops in Los Angeles, California. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy is effective as of October 26, 2025.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and payment information. This information is primarily collected when you register for courses, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through our website.
• Demographic Information: We may collect demographic information, such as your age, gender, and interests, to better understand our audience and tailor our services to your needs. This information is often collected through surveys or registration forms.
• Technical Information: We automatically collect certain technical information about your device and your use of our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. This information helps us to improve our website and provide a better user experience. We utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies to gather this data.
• Communications: We retain copies of any communications you send to us (e.g., emails, letters).

Providing your personal information is voluntary. However, if you choose not to provide certain information, we may not be able to provide you with certain services or access to certain features of our website.

How We Use Your Information

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

• Providing and Managing Services: To provide you with access to our acting courses and workshops, manage your account, process payments, and communicate with you about your enrollment.
• Improving Our Website and Services: To analyze how users interact with our website and services, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features and offerings.
• Marketing and Communications: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other information about our courses, workshops, and events that we think may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, resolve your issues, and provide you with customer support.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including responding to legal requests and protecting our rights and interests.
• Personalization: To personalize your experience on our website and tailor the content and advertising you see based on your interests and preferences.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist us with various aspects of our business, such as payment processing, email marketing, website hosting, and data analytics. 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 information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you. For instance, we might partner with local theaters in Los Angeles. We will only do this with your consent.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, such as a subpoena or court order.
• Affiliates: We may share information with our affiliates, which are companies that are owned or controlled by us.
• In the Event of a Merger, Sale, or Acquisition: In the event that Thespian Arts Academy is merged with or acquired by another company, your information may be transferred to the acquiring company.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to collect information about your browsing activity on our website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable you to use its essential features.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and whether you experience any errors. This information helps us to improve our website and provide a better user experience.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide you with enhanced features and personalization.
• Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising to you based on your interests and browsing activity.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or to be notified each time a cookie is set. However, please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookies Policy .

Data Security

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

• Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information, such as payment information, during transmission.
• Firewalls: We use firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
• Access Controls: We restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

However, 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.

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.
• Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• 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.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer, Eleanor Vance, at [email protected] or by mail at 555 Acting Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's Privacy

Our website and 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 immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Thespian Arts Academy
555 Acting Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (213) 555-2284
Email: [email protected]