Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 21, 2026
At Halo Design Academy, we value the privacy of our students, website visitors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.halodesignacademy.com) or enroll in our courses.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that helps us provide a better learning experience. This includes:
Personal Identification: Name, email address, phone number, and city (collected via "Book a Demo" or "Contact Us" forms).
Enrollment Data: Educational background and ID proof required for course registration.
Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including downloads from our "Freebies" section.
2. Use of Student Images & Placement Data
We take the privacy and dignity of our students seriously.
Placement Showcase: With the student's consent, we display names, photographs, and career success stories in our "Placements" section to celebrate their achievements.
Marketing Consent: By enrolling at Halo Design Academy, students agree that their work (portfolios) and likeness (class photos/placement photos) may be used for promotional and educational purposes.
The Right to Withdraw: Any student or alumni has the right to request the removal of their image or placement data from the website. To do so, please contact us at info@halodesignacademy.com. We will process the removal within 72 hours.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
- Process your course enrollment and provide training.
- Send you updates regarding course schedules or new blog posts.
- Share your portfolio and contact details with placement partners (hiring companies) with your explicit consent.
- Improve our website performance and "Freebies" offerings.
4. Data Protection & Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.
No Data Selling: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties for marketing purposes.
Secure Storage: Personal data collected during enrollment is stored in secure, restricted-access environments.
Website Protection: As discussed in our Terms, we use technical measures to prevent the unauthorized downloading of student placement photos from our site.
5. Cookies
Our website may use "cookies" to enhance the user experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site (like the "Freebies" or "Contact" forms) may not function properly as a result.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to international design platforms (Behance, Dribbble, LinkedIn) where student portfolios are featured. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to read their respective policies.
7. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of any inaccurate data.
- Request that we delete your data (The "Right to be Forgotten"), subject to legal or administrative requirements for educational records.
8. Changes to This Policy
Halo Design Academy reserves the right to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Updated Date" at the top of this page.
9. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
Halo Design Academy
#15, Bypass Road, Opp. Madurai Heart Center,
Madurai, Tamil Nadu - 625 010.
Email: info@halodesignacademy.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +91 88848 40039
