Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, enroll in our programs, or book a performance, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number / WhatsApp number
• The nature of your enquiry or interest
• Any other information you choose to provide in your message

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website or source
• IP address (anonymised where possible)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide the information you have requested
• To process enrolment in our training programs
• To coordinate performance bookings and cultural events
• To send you relevant updates about our programs, events, and activities (only where you have consented)
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

We will never use your information for any purpose not listed above without first obtaining your explicit consent.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use Formspree to process contact form submissions. Your submitted data passes through their servers securely. Please review Formspree's Privacy Policy.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Yazh Kalaiyagam, our students, or the public.

4. Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies to improve your browsing experience. These are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly.
• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (only if analytics is enabled).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website. For more detail, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Enquiry data submitted through our contact form is retained for a maximum of 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Objection: Object to our processing of your data for marketing purposes.
• Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@yazhkalaiyagam.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All form submissions are transmitted via HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

For students under 18 who enroll in our training programs, we require parental or guardian consent before collecting any personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please reach out to us:

• Email: admin@yazhkalaiyagam.com
• Website: yazhkalaiyagam.com
• Location: United Arab Emirates