The VFX Institute is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and prospective, current, and former students. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.
By accessing or using our website, or by enrolling in or enquiring about any of our courses, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Contact and identity information: name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and postal/residential address Enquiry and enrollment data: course preferences, educational background, portfolio submissions, and payment details for admissions Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected through cookies and analytics tools Communications: records of emails, form submissions, WhatsApp/chat correspondence, and calls made in connection with course enquiries or support
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us — for example, when filling out an enquiry form, registering for a course, downloading a brochure, or subscribing to updates. You may browse our website anonymously without submitting any personal details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to enquiries and provide information about our VFX courses and programs Process admissions, enrollments, and fee payments
Communicate updates regarding batches, schedules, workshops, and events Improve our website, course offerings, and student experience
Send promotional or marketing communications, where you have consented to receive them Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We collect and use personal data solely for the purposes disclosed at or before the time of collection, unless we obtain your consent for another purpose or are required to do so by law. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil these purposes.
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
Faculty, admissions, and administrative staff involved in processing your enquiry or enrollment Trusted third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, email communication, or website analytics, and who are bound to keep your information confidential Government or regulatory authorities, where required by law.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand site traffic, and personalize content. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the site.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (such as social media platforms or partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and administrative retention requirements
8. Children’s Privacy
Our courses and website are intended for individuals who meet the minimum age requirements for enrollment. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.