Privacy Policy

The Clown Institute ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [www.theclowninstitute.com] (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
1.1 Personal Information:

• When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide when contacting us or signing up for our services or newsletters.

1.2 Usage Data:

• We may collect information automatically as you navigate through the Site. This can include IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, pages viewed, and the referring website address.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on our Site. This helps us to improve the user experience and provide more personalised services.

2. How We Use Your Information We may use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To Provide and Improve Services: We use your personal information to provide the services you request, respond to inquiries, and enhance the functionality of our Site.
• To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
• To Analyse and Improve: We use information about how you use our Site to understand trends, improve our offerings, and develop new services.
• To Ensure Security: We may use your information to protect our Site and users from security threats and fraud.

3. How We Share Your Information We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring company.

4. Security of Your Information We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information provided via the Site from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is ever fully secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask that your information be corrected or updated.
• Opting Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
• Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies.

6. Third-Party Links Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]