Privacy Policy

 

 

Last Updated: 4 July 2025

S & C Music and Fine Arts Training Ltd (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your information when you use any of our websites:

We operate under the jurisdiction of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and are subject to DIFC Data Protection Law.

1. Who We Are

S & C Music and Fine Arts Training Ltd
Unit GA-00-SZ-L1-RT-174, Level 1, Gate Avenue – South Zone
DIFC, Dubai, UAE
Registered Company No. 4039
Email: enrol@sandc.ae

2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal data when you interact with our websites, including:

  • Name and contact details (via contact/enrolment forms)
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Usage data, including page views and browsing behaviour
  • Payment details (if you make purchases via Stripe)
  • Any other information you provide to us voluntarily

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Contact forms submitted on our websites
  • Website cookies and tracking tools (see section 6)
  • Payment gateways such as Stripe
  • YouTube video embeds
  • Google Analytics and similar tools

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and manage enrolments
  • Process payments securely via Stripe
  • Improve our websites and services
  • Analyse user behaviour for service and website optimisation
  • Display embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos)
  • Provide relevant marketing communications where permitted

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

  • Necessary cookies: Essential for website functionality
  • Performance cookies: Help us understand user behaviour
  • Marketing cookies: Track browsing to provide personalised ads (e.g., Google Ads)
  • Embedded content cookies: Used by third-party content like YouTube

You may manage your cookie preferences upon first visit and can update them via the cookie settings tool on each website.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party processors only as necessary to provide services, such as:

  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Google (analytics and advertising)
  • Web hosting and technical support providers

All third-party processors are contractually required to adhere to DIFC-compliant data protection standards.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are based outside the DIFC. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with DIFC laws, including the use of standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Children’s Data

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children who use our services. We collect and process personal data of minors solely with the verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian, and only to the extent necessary to provide our educational programmes and related services.

We do not knowingly collect or store personal data directly from children under the age of 13 without parental authorisation. Where required, we take reasonable steps to confirm that such consent has been granted.

Parents or legal guardians have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about their child
  • Request correction or deletion of their child’s data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, or for questions about how we handle children’s data, please contact us at
enrol@sandc.ae.

10. Your Rights

Under DIFC Data Protection Law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data
  • Request erasure (right to be forgotten)
  • Object to processing or restrict certain uses
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the DIFC Data Protection Commissioner

To exercise these rights, please contact us at enrol@sandc.ae.

11. Data Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including secure data storage, restricted staff access, SSL encryption, and third-party payment security protocols. We regularly review and update our practices to maintain a high level of protection.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.