Privacy Policy

Rhythms Academy of Fine Arts is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of students, parents, guardians, website visitors and other individuals who interact with our services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on the services requested, we may collect:

• Student and parent or guardian names
• Contact numbers and email addresses
• Residential and communication addresses
• Date of birth and age
• Course enrollment and academic information
• Attendance and examination records
• Payment and transaction references
• Information provided through website forms and inquiries
• Other information reasonably necessary to provide our educational services

2. Purpose of Information Collection

We may use personal information for:

• Processing admissions and course registrations
• Managing student records and academic progress
• Scheduling classes, examinations and performances
• Communicating academic and administrative updates
• Processing payments and issuing receipts
• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Improving our website and educational services
• Meeting applicable legal and regulatory obligations

3. Payment Information

Online payments may be processed by authorized third-party payment gateway providers.

The payment provider may collect and process payment details according to its own privacy and security policies.

Rhythms may retain transaction references, payment status and relevant accounting records for administration, reconciliation and legal compliance.

4. Information Sharing

We may share necessary personal information with authorized service providers involved in payment processing, educational administration, communication, examination management and technical support.

We may also disclose information where required by applicable law or lawful requests from competent authorities.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

6. Student and Minor Information

Where students are minors, information may be provided by parents or lawful guardians.

We handle children's information in accordance with applicable Indian data protection requirements, including requirements concerning parental consent where legally applicable.

7. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential functionality, understand website usage and improve user experience.

Where required by law, appropriate notice or consent will be obtained.

Users may manage cookies through their browser settings.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for educational administration, financial records, legal compliance, dispute resolution and other legitimate purposes.

Records are deleted, anonymized or securely disposed of when no longer required, subject to applicable retention obligations.

9. Individual Rights

Individuals may contact us to request access to, correction of or deletion of their personal information, or to raise privacy-related concerns, subject to applicable law.

Requests will be reviewed and handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites or payment services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Users should review the applicable privacy policies of those services.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology or legal obligations.

Updates will be published on this website with a revised effective date.

12. Privacy Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or requests, please contact: