Privacy Policy
Data Collection
Thespian Arts Academy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website, attend our courses, or otherwise interact with us. We are located at 145 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036, in the heart of the theatre district.
We collect several types of information from and about users of our services, including:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other contact information you provide when you register for courses, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
- Payment Information: When you enroll in a course, we collect payment information such as your credit card details or bank account information. This information is processed securely by our payment processor, Stripe, and is not stored on our servers.
- 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.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website and services, including the pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you conduct. This information helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience.
- Technical Data: We collect technical information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers. This information helps us diagnose technical problems and prevent fraud.
- Photographs and Videos: During classes and performances, we may take photographs and videos of students for promotional purposes. We will always obtain your consent before using your image in our marketing materials.
We collect this information in several ways, including:
- Directly from you: When you provide information to us through our website, email, phone, or in person.
- Automatically: When you use our website, we collect certain information automatically using cookies and other tracking technologies.
- From third parties: We may receive information about you from third-party service providers, such as our payment processor or marketing partners.
Data Usage
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and improving our services: We use your information to process your course enrollment, provide you with access to our website and services, and improve the quality of our offerings.
- Communicating with you: We use your information to send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials about our courses and events. We may also contact you to respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
- Personalizing your experience: We use your information to personalize your experience on our website and tailor our services to your interests.
- Analyzing our website traffic: We use your information to analyze our website traffic, identify trends, and improve our website's performance.
- Preventing fraud and abuse: We use your information to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and other illegal activities.
- Complying with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: We will share your information with third parties when you consent to such sharing.
- With service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or provide other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- For legal reasons: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, government officials, or other third parties when we believe it is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, or prevent fraud or abuse.
- In connection with a business transaction: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information, such as your payment information, during transmission.
- Firewalls: We use firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
- Access controls: We restrict access to your information to authorized personnel only.
- Regular security audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities in our systems.
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. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you as required by law.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable you to log in to your account, use a shopping cart, and access secure areas of our website.
- Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit and the links you click. This information helps us improve our website's performance and provide a better user experience.
- Functionality cookies: These cookies enable our website to remember your preferences, such as your language or location. This allows us to personalize your experience and provide you with more relevant content.
- Targeting cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing activity across different websites. They are used to deliver targeted advertising that is relevant to your interests. We currently do not use targeting cookies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use our website.
Here's how to manage cookies in some popular browsers:
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Thespian Arts Academy
Attention: Privacy Officer
145 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (212) 555-ACT1 (2281)
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and notify you by email if the changes are material. Your continued use of our website after the changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 26, 2025.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address or phone number provided above. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. The data protection laws in the United States may not be as comprehensive as those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.