Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Golden Stage Academy ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website, prospective students, current students, alumni, instructors, and other individuals who interact with us. Golden Stage Academy is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, applications, and related services.

Data Collection

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

• Personal Information: This includes your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, educational background, and other information you provide when applying to our programs, registering for workshops, or subscribing to our newsletter.
• Financial Information: If you make payments through our website, we collect your payment information, such as credit card details or bank account information. Please note that we use secure payment processors, and we do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
• Demographic Information: We may collect demographic information such as your age, gender, ethnicity, and interests. This information is used to better understand our audience and improve our services.
• Website Usage Information: We collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.
• Communications: We retain records of any communications you send to us, including emails, letters, and phone calls. This helps us to provide better customer service and respond to your inquiries effectively.

Usage of Information

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

• Providing Services: To provide you with the services you request, such as processing your application, enrolling you in courses, or sending you information about our programs.
• Communication: To communicate with you about your account, our services, and other relevant information. This may include sending you newsletters, promotional materials, and important updates.
• Improvement of Services: To improve our website, applications, and services. We analyze website usage data to understand how users interact with our site and identify areas for improvement.
• Personalization: To personalize your experience on our website and provide you with content and offers that are relevant to your interests.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
• Security: To protect the security and integrity of our website and services.
• Research: To conduct research and analysis to better understand our students and improve our educational offerings.

Data Storage

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: Using encryption to protect sensitive information during transmission and storage.
• Firewalls: Implementing firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
• Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Audits: Conducting regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Despite these measures, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

Third-Party Disclosure

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors, email marketing providers, and website hosting providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you have given us your consent to do so.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Consent Withdrawal

You have the right to withdraw your consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information at any time. To withdraw your consent, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that withdrawing your consent may limit our ability to provide you with certain services.

Specifically, students can withdraw consent from:

1. Use of photos/videos in promotional materials.
2. Sharing contact information with alumni networks.
3. Receiving marketing emails about upcoming workshops and courses.

Additional Information

Policy Updates: This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will post any changes on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified directly via email to students and faculty.

Children's Privacy: Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Golden Stage Academy
Attn: Data Protection Officer
1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 555-2284
Email: [email protected]

International Users: If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. The data protection laws of the United States may differ from those in your country.

California Residents: California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights may include the right to access, delete, and opt-out of the sale of their personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookies Policy Details

Golden Stage Academy uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to collect information about your browsing activity. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period of time).

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable you to access certain features.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze website usage data and improve our services. We use Google Analytics to collect this information.
• Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing activity and provide you with personalized advertisements.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies enable us to remember your preferences and provide you with enhanced functionality.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or you can configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to access certain features of our website.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy. For more information about cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy page.