Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1/2/2026

Welcome to the website of GLSMI Foundation for Music and Performing Arts Trust (referred to as “the Foundation”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our students, parents, affiliated centers, and website visitors. 
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, fill out admission forms, or make online transactions.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering for courses, examinations, affiliations, or newsletters. This includes: 
  • Personal Data: Name, date of birth, age, father’s/guardian’s name, and student photograph.
  • Contact Data: Permanent address, current address, email address, and phone/WhatsApp numbers.
  • Academic Data: Previous music experience, preferred instrument (Guitar/Keyboard/Vocal), and grade selection.
  • Financial Data: When you pay fees online, our third-party payment gateways collect payment details (such as credit/debit card numbers, UPI IDs, or net banking details). The Foundation does not store your card or bank account passwords on its servers.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the collected information solely for genuine academic and administrative purposes, including:
  • Processing student admissions, batch scheduling, and exam registrations.
  • Issuing official certificates, diplomas, and marksheet tracking.
  • Verifying student credentials through our secure online portal.
  • Communicating important updates, holiday notices, fee reminders, and event details.
  • Verifying and processing institutional affiliation applications.
3. DATA PROTECTION AND SECURITY
  • No Data Selling: We strictly do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third-party marketing companies.
  • Secure Storage: All digital student records and contact details are stored securely and are only accessible by authorized administrative staff of the GLSMI Foundation.
  • Payment Security: All online monetary transactions are encrypted and processed through secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway partners.
4. COOKIES AND LOG FILES
Our website may use standard “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings, though some features of the website may not function optimally as a result.
5. DISCLOSURE FOR LEGAL PURPOSES
We may disclose your personal information only if required to do so by law, or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with judicial proceedings, court orders, or government regulations applicable to public charitable trusts in India.
6. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
The Foundation reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our administrative processes or legal laws. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised date.

7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@glsmi.org
Phone: +91 8822855162
Address: GLSMI Foundation for Music and Performing Arts Trust 
West Jyoti Nagar, Piyoli Phukan Path,
Bamunimaidam, Guwahati – 781021,
Assam, India

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