Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Art & Culture Gurukul, GOLN (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access or use our website https://artsandculturegoln.com (the “Website”) and our services.

By using our Website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Information
  • Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
  • Payment details (processed securely through Stripe or PayPal – we do not store your full payment information).
  • Account login credentials (if applicable).
B. Non-Personal Information
  • Browser type, device type, operating system, and IP address.
  • Pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referring URLs.
C. Information from Third Parties
  • Data from analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Advertising identifiers and behavioural data from Google AdSense and Facebook Pixel.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

  1. Providing and improving our services.
  2. Processing transactions via Stripe/PayPal.
  3. Sending relevant updates, newsletters, and promotional material (with your consent).
  4. Personalising advertisements through Google AdSense and Facebook Pixel.
  5. Analysing usage data via Google Analytics to improve website performance.
  6. Complying with legal obligations.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – For personalised ads, cookies, and marketing emails.
  • Contractual necessity – To deliver services you request.
  • Legal obligation – When required by law.
  • Legitimate interest – To improve services, prevent fraud, and ensure security.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable website functionality.
  • Analyse site usage (via Google Analytics).
  • Deliver personalised advertisements (via Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please read our Cookie Policy.

 

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), hosting providers, analytics services.
  • Advertisers: Through Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or legal process.

We never sell your personal information.

 

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers outside your country. Where applicable, we ensure safeguards compliant with GDPR and other privacy laws.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

 

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt-out of personalised ads.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • File a complaint with a relevant Data Protection Authority.

For GDPR (EU/EEA) Users: You can exercise your rights under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR.
For CCPA (California) Users: You may request disclosure, deletion, and opt-out of the sale of your personal data.
For LGPD (Brazil) Users: You have similar rights to access, correct, and delete your data.
For COPPA Compliance (Children’s Privacy): We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

 

10. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

 

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

 

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will be updated accordingly.

 

13. Contact Information

Primary Address:
2450 Lakeside Parkway Suite 150 #1173
Flower Mound, TX 75022, USA

Bangladesh Office:
86 New Eskaton, Dhaka – 1000, Bangladesh

Email: admin@artsandculturegoln.com