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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/04/2026

Last Updated: 01/04/2026

 

At KumKum NrityaBhumika, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or book our classes and services.

 

This Privacy Policy applies to the website www.kumkumnrityabhumika.com, which presents KumKum NrityaBhumika as an Odissi dance academy founded by Dr. Tulika Tripathy and includes course booking, contact details, and newsletter signup features. 

 

 

1. Who We Are

 

KumKum NrityaBhumika is an Odissi dance academy founded by Dr. Tulika Tripathy. The website lists the following contact details:

 

Email: dancewithtulika@gmail.com

Phone: +91 8249132746 (WhatsApp only)

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us using the details above. 

 

 

2. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of personal information:

 

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone number or WhatsApp number

  • Information you provide through contact forms or messages

  • Information you provide while booking a class or service

  • Information submitted when subscribing to our newsletter

  • Payment-related information, where applicable, through secure third-party payment providers

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies

 

 

3. How We Collect Information

 

We may collect information when you:

 

  • Visit our website

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Contact us by email or WhatsApp

  • Book a course, batch, workshop, or other service

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Make a payment through the website or linked payment service

  • Interact with the website through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies

 

The site currently includes a Book Online function, a Contact page, and a newsletter subscription form asking for an email address and consent to subscribe. 

 

 

4. Why We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

 

  • Respond to your queries and messages

  • Process class bookings and registrations

  • Communicate course details, schedules, updates, and important notices

  • Manage payments, where applicable

  • Send newsletters, updates, or promotional information if you have chosen to subscribe

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience

  • Maintain the safety, security, and proper functioning of the website

  • Comply with legal obligations

 

 

5. Newsletter and Marketing Communications

 

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we may use your email address to send updates about classes, workshops, announcements, and related academy news.

 

You may unsubscribe at any time by:

 

 

We will not send you promotional emails if you have not chosen to receive them, except where communication is necessary for bookings or services you have requested.

 

 

6. Payments

 

If you make a payment for classes or services, your payment may be processed through a third-party payment provider. We do not intend to store full card or banking information on our own systems unless explicitly required for a specific administrative purpose.

 

You should also review the privacy policies of any payment providers used through the website or linked during registration.

 

 

7. Sharing of Information

 

We do not sell your personal information.

 

We may share your information only in the following situations:

 

  • With website hosting, booking, email, analytics, or payment service providers that help operate the website and services

  • When necessary to process a booking, payment, or communication you requested

  • When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request

  • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of KumKum NrityaBhumika, its students, visitors, or others

 

The website footer currently states that it is “Powered and secured by Wix,” so website-related data may also be processed through Wix or related website service tools used to run the site. 

 

 

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

 

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor interaction, remember preferences, and support security and performance.

 

These technologies may collect technical or usage-related information such as:

 

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source

 

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

 

 

9. Data Retention

 

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

 

  • Provide our services

  • Manage student communication and bookings

  • Maintain records for administrative or legal purposes

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

 

When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete or securely store it.

 

 

10. Data Security

 

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration.

 

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we aim to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

 

11. Children’s Privacy

 

KumKum NrityaBhumika may offer dance instruction to younger students in some cases. If personal information of a child is submitted, it should be done by or with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

 

If you believe that personal information of a child has been provided improperly, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.

 

 

12. Your Rights

 

Depending on the laws applicable to you, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

 

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Object to or restrict certain uses of your data

 

To make such a request, please contact us at dancewithtulika@gmail.com. 

 

 

13. Third-Party Links and Platforms

 

Our website may include links to third-party platforms or social media pages, such as Instagram, YouTube, payment providers, or other external services. The site currently links to Instagram and YouTube. 

 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

 

 

14. International Visitors

 

As KumKum NrityaBhumika may reach students and visitors from different countries through its online presence and classes, your information may be processed in connection with website tools, communications services, or providers located in different jurisdictions.

 

By using the website, you understand that your information may be transferred, stored, or processed in locations outside your country, subject to applicable safeguards where required.

 

 

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website features, legal requirements, or business practices.

 

Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

 

 

16. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your information is handled, please contact:

 

KumKum NrityaBhumika

Email: dancewithtulika@gmail.com

Phone: +91 8249132746 (WhatsApp only)

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