Veridian Arts Academy Privacy Policy

At Veridian Arts Academy, located in the vibrant arts district of Seattle, Washington, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, enroll in our courses, or otherwise engage with our services. This policy applies to all visitors and users of Veridian Arts Academy’s services, including students, parents, instructors, and website visitors.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and emergency contact information. We collect this information when you enroll in courses, register for auditions, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Payment Information: When you make payments for courses or workshops, we collect payment information such as credit card details or bank account information. This information is processed securely by our payment processors, and we do not store your complete credit card details on our servers.
• Website Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this data.
• Student Records: We maintain records of student enrollment, attendance, grades, performance evaluations, and any disciplinary actions. This information is used to manage student progress and provide educational services.
• Photos and Videos: With your consent, we may collect photos and videos of students participating in classes, performances, and promotional activities. These media files may be used on our website, social media channels, and marketing materials.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To enroll you in courses, manage your account, process payments, and provide educational services.
• Communication: To communicate with you about course schedules, auditions, events, newsletters, and other important information.
• Improving Our Services: To analyze website usage data, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the user experience.
• Marketing: With your consent, to send you promotional materials, special offers, and information about new courses and workshops.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as reporting requirements and responding to legal requests.
• Safety and Security: To protect the safety and security of our students, staff, and facilities.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with the following parties:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, website hosting, email marketing, and other business operations. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Instructors: We share student information with instructors to facilitate course instruction and provide personalized feedback.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required 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.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information, such as payment details, during transmission.
• Secure Storage: We store your information on secure servers and restrict access to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Employee Training: We train our employees on data security best practices and ensure they understand their responsibilities in protecting your information.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at the address provided below.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect website usage data. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable you to access secure areas.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This information helps us improve the performance of our website.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences, such as your language settings.
• Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to display advertisements that are relevant to your interests.

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 the functionality of our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

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

Privacy Officer
Veridian Arts Academy
123 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-1212

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 27, 2025.