Effective Date: 1st December 2024

Studio Masala ("we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website or services. By accessing our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information
We may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information when you register for classes, workshops, retreats, or contact us.

Usage Data
We gather information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. This data helps us improve our offerings.

Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

To Provide Services
Your information is used to process bookings, manage registrations, and communicate about our classes, workshops, and other offerings.

To Improve Our Services
Usage data helps us understand user behavior and enhance our website and services.

To Communicate
We may send updates, promotions, and service-related information via email or phone. You can opt out of marketing communications anytime.

To Ensure Security
We use your information to monitor and improve the security of our website and services.

3. How We Share Your Information

With Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party providers to help operate our website, process payments, and deliver services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

Business Transfers
If Studio Masala is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will inform you of any changes in how your data is handled.

4. Data Security

We employ reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no online transmission or electronic storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction
You can request access to or correction of your personal data by contacting us directly.

Opt-Out
You may opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us.

Cookies
Manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. Studio Masala is not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of our website or services after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [Insert Contact Details].

9. SMS Promotions

Consent to SMS Communications
By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive promotional SMS messages from Studio Masala. These messages may include special offers, class schedules, events, and other promotional content.

Information Use
We use your mobile number exclusively for sending relevant promotional messages. Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties, except as required by law.

Opt-Out
You can opt out of SMS promotions at any time by replying "STOP" to any message or contacting us directly.