PRIVACY POLICY
TAKSH – School of Applied Studies (“TAKSH”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is an educational institution focused on Applied Studies, beginning with Art Management and related learning at the intersection of art, law, business, culture and professional practice.
Information We May Collect
When you visit our website, submit an enquiry, register your interest, apply for or participate in a programme, workshop or event, subscribe to updates, or otherwise communicate with TAKSH, we may collect information such as your name, email address, telephone number, city, educational or professional details, programme interests, enquiry or application information, and any information you voluntarily provide to us.
We may also receive limited technical information relating to use of our website, such as browser or device information, IP address, pages visited, referral source and cookie or analytics data, where applicable.
How We Use Information
We may use personal information to respond to enquiries; provide information about programmes, workshops, events and institutional activities; process registrations or applications; communicate administrative or academic updates; improve our website, programmes and user experience; maintain records; protect the security and integrity of our services; and comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Where required, promotional or marketing communications will be sent on an appropriate lawful basis and users may opt out of such communications.
Consent and Choice
Where consent is relied upon, we aim to explain the purpose for which personal information is requested. You may withdraw consent for future processing where applicable, subject to legal, contractual or administrative requirements that may require certain information to be retained or processed.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for essential website functionality, performance measurement and analytics. Third-party services used on the website may also place or access cookies in accordance with their own policies. Browser settings may allow you to restrict or disable cookies, although some website features may then function differently.
Sharing of Information
TAKSH does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with service providers or professional partners where reasonably necessary to operate the website, communicate with users, administer programmes, process payments, provide technology or hosting services, or comply with law. Such sharing is limited to legitimate operational purposes and is subject to appropriate safeguards where required.
Payments and Third-Party Services
If online payments, external registration systems, video-conferencing platforms, learning platforms, analytics tools or other third-party services are used, information submitted directly to those providers may also be governed by their respective privacy policies and terms. TAKSH does not control the independent privacy practices of third-party websites or platforms.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure. No online system can, however, be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for legitimate institutional or record-keeping needs, or as required by applicable law.
Your Rights and Requests
Subject to applicable law, you may contact TAKSH regarding access to, correction of, updating of, or other requests concerning your personal information. We may need to verify your identity before acting on certain requests.
Educational and Professional Context
TAKSH programmes may discuss legal, commercial, ethical, managerial and professional issues as part of education. Information presented through the website, social media, programmes or learning materials is intended for educational purposes and should not be treated as individual legal, financial, investment or other professional advice unless expressly stated otherwise.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These are provided for convenience or educational reference. TAKSH is not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of independent third-party websites.
Children and Minors
Where a programme or service is offered to persons below the age at which independent consent may lawfully be provided, TAKSH may require consent or authorisation from a parent or lawful guardian as applicable.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our programmes, website, technology or legal obligations evolve. The revised version will be posted on the website with an updated effective or revision date.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact TAKSH through the official contact details published on the TAKSH website. The official email address and registered/operational address should be inserted here before publication if they are not already displayed elsewhere on the website.