Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 2025
Last Updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Banichhanda Dance Academy (“we,” “our,” “us”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide while using our website — www.banichhandadanceacademy.com.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Date of Birth
Educational Qualifications
Payment details (processed securely via Razorpay)
Photos and videos (including captured during classes, performances, and events)
Additional details provided in forms (e.g., prior Kathak experience, inquiries, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely for legitimate academy-related purposes, including:

Responding to inquiries and enrollment requests
Sending class schedules, updates, and notifications
Managing fee payments and records
Promoting students’ talent and performances on our digital and social platforms
Improving our services and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to any third parties.

4. Payment Processing

We use Razorpay to securely process online payments. Razorpay may collect certain payment-related information such as card details, which are stored securely as per their policies.
We do not have access to or store your full card information on our systems.

5. Media Use (Photos & Videos)

We may capture photos and videos during classes, rehearsals, and performances.
Such media is used only to promote students’ skills and provide them visibility through our website, social media channels, and other marketing materials.

In addition, students and parents may voluntarily share photos or videos (for example, birthday celebrations, achievements, or other moments) with the academy. By submitting such media, you grant Banichhanda Dance Academy permission to use it for non-commercial, promotional, or celebratory purposes, unless you explicitly request otherwise.

If you do not wish your or your child’s image to be used, you may contact us at info.banichhanda@gmail.com or call +91 9594935865 to request removal.

6. Use of Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Wix Analytics and may include YouTube embeds to enhance your browsing experience.
These third-party tools may use cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymous website usage data such as pages visited and time spent. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely on Wix servers and in limited offline records maintained by our internal team.
We ensure that only authorized team members handling student relations and inquiries have access to this data.
We take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. Children’s Privacy

We welcome students of all ages, including children.
For minors under 18, we require that parents or guardians provide consent for registration and participation in our classes or events.

9. Data Access, Modification, and Deletion

If you wish to access, modify, or delete your personal data, or withdraw consent for its use, please contact us at:
Email: info.banichhanda@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9594935865

We will respond to such requests within a reasonable time frame.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and operational reasons.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:

Banichhanda Dance Academy
Shop No 7, Umang Building, Vasant Utsav III CHS,
Thakur Village, Kandivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400101
Email: info.banichhanda@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9594935865