ACY WEBSITE LEGAL POLICIES (PRIVACY, DATA, AND ACCESSIBILITY)

  1. INTRODUCTION AND COMMITMENT: ART OF CITYYOGI (ACY) is committed to protecting the privacy of its visitors and students. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. We pledge to handle your information with professionalism and transparency.
  2. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FOR ART OF CITYYOGI (ACY): OUR COMMITMENT AND LEGAL BASIS: ART OF CITYYOGI (ACY) is committed to ensuring the digital accessibility and inclusivity of our services. We comply with the UK Equality Act 2010 by striving to make Reasonable Adjustments for individuals with disabilities. Our goal is continuous improvement, aiming for the internationally recognized WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard. CONFORMANCE STATUS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Our website, artofcitvyogi.uk, is built on modern platforms (WordPress and Kadence etc.) which technologically support accessibility (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS AND FEEDBACK MECHANISM: If you experience challenges accessing or using any part of the Site—particularly the course inquiry or enrolment processes—due to a disability, please contact us immediately. We will review your request and are committed to making timely and reasonable adjustments. DATE OF REVIEW: This statement was created on 9 December 2025 and will be reviewed periodically to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  3. TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED: We collect the following categories of data based on your interaction with the website: DATA PROVIDED BY YOU (VIA FORMS): Identity Data (Name), Contact Data (Email address, Phone Number), Professional Data (Summary of your current teaching experience, training intent, preferred start/completion dates). DATA COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY (VIA TRACKING TECHNOLOGY): When you browse our website, we automatically collect technical data to optimize performance and user experience. This includes: Technical Data (IP address, browser type, operating system, page views, and time spent on pages), Location Data (Approximate location inferred from the IP address).
  4. PURPOSE OF DATA USE (GDPR LEGAL BASIS): We use your personal data for the following purposes: SERVICE PROVISION (CONTRACTUAL NECESSITY): To respond to your course inquiries, and process training applications and registrations. WEBSITE OPTIMISATION (LEGITIMATE INTEREST): To analyse website traffic and trends using Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Site Kit to enhance user experience and content effectiveness. SECURITY AND ANTI-SPAM: To process website form submissions and prevent malicious behaviour via Akismet. COMMUNICATION (CONSENT): To send you information about ACY programmes and events, where you have provided consent.
  5. PROCESSING OF MEDIA AND MARKETING: We operate social media channels and may capture photos or videos during classes and training sessions for promotional and marketing purposes. This processing is based on our Legitimate Interest to market and promote our services, while respecting your privacy rights. MEDIA USED: Photos and videos captured during classes, workshops, or training sessions. PURPOSE: Use on our website, social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook), and other marketing materials. OPT-OUT: Participants will be notified before or during the session and have the opportunity to notify the instructor if they do not wish to be included in any photography or videography.
  6. DISCLOSURE AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES: We do not sell your personal data to any third party. However, to operate our services, we share data with the following types of third-party providers: ANALYTICS PROVIDERS: Google Analytics and Google Site Kit (for analysing anonymised data). FORM & MAIL HANDLING SERVICES: SureMail and WPForms (to ensure your inquiries are sent and received correctly). ANTI-SPAM SERVICES: Akismet.
  7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY: This website utilizes Cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as Google Tag Manager) to record user preferences and analyse site usage. We use the CookieAdmin/WPConsent plugin to ask for explicit consent before deploying non-essential cookies. You may manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
  8. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS (GDPR/UK GDPR): Under the GDPR, you have the right to: THE RIGHT TO ACCESS: Request access to the personal data we hold about you. THE RIGHT TO RECTIFICATION: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. THE RIGHT TO ERASURE: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions. THE RIGHT TO OBJECT: Object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests, including the use of your media for marketing purposes. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
  9. CONTACT US: If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us via: DATA PROTECTION CONTACT: dear@artofcityyogi.uk WEBSITE: artofcitvyogi.uk