Introduction
Yoshita Academy ("we," "us," "our") operates this website and is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits it or enrolls in our courses. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact and inquiry information:
- name, phone number, email address, and message content when you submit our inquiry form.
- Enrollment information:
- name, phone number, email address, and course/batch selection when you enroll in a course.
- Payment-related information:
- we do not collect or store your card, UPI, or bank details directly. Payments are processed by our third-party payment gateway, Cashfree, which has its own privacy policy governing that information.
We may also automatically collect limited technical information (such as browser type and pages visited) through standard website analytics, to help us understand how our site is used.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and process course enrollments
- Communicate with you about your course, batch timings, and academy updates
- Improve our website and course offerings
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services, each of which may process information according to its own policy:
- Google Maps,
- to show our location
- Cashfree,
- to process course fee payments
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Our staff and faculty, as needed to deliver the courses you've enrolled in
- Our payment gateway provider (Cashfree), solely for processing your payments
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
We do not share personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or unrelated third parties.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. We typically retain student data for the duration of enrollment plus 5 years for compliance and alumni services.
Your Rights
You may request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by contacting us at privacy@yoshitaacademy.com.
Children's Privacy
Some of our courses may be attended by students under 18. Where this is the case, we require a parent or guardian to provide consent and to be the point of contact for enrollment and payment matters.
Questions about this policy?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated privacy team.