Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15.06.2025

Website: www.shiksharatanindia.org

Operated by: Shiksharatan India Foundation,
116, First Floor, Sector 48, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana- 122018, India

1. Introduction

At Shiksharatan India Foundation we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors and users ("you", "your") of our official website, www.shiksharatanindia.org. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and relevant national regulations.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Identifiable Information (PII):

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address
• Date of birth
• Student ID or application number
• School Name
• Student details
• Family details

b. Non-Personal Information:

• Browser type
• Operating system
• Device information
• IP address
• Location data
• Cookies and usage logs

c. Academic Information (if applicable):

• Course interests
• Application details
• Transcripts or certificates

3. How We Collect Information

• Online forms (e.g., registration, contact, admissions)
• Newsletter sign-ups
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Direct email correspondence
• Account creation (e.g., student portals, LMS access)

4. How We Use Your Information

• To provide educational services and support
• To process applications and enrollments
• To respond to inquiries or requests
• To personalize content and communication
• To improve the functionality and security of our website
• For compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data through forms.
• Contract: To fulfill our obligations related to enrollment or service delivery.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable education and data protection laws.
• Legitimate Interests: To enhance our services and protect our systems.

6. Sharing of Information

• Authorized employees and departments of the institution
• Affiliated service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors, cloud hosting)
• Legal or regulatory bodies (if required by law)

All third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for specified purposes.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Analyze site traffic
• Remember user preferences
• Support login and session management

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the site’s functionality.

8. Data Storage and Retention

• Your data is stored on secure servers and protected by encryption and access controls.
• We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal requirements.
• When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security Measures

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Role-based access control
• Regular software and server security updates
• Staff training in data protection policies

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data where legally applicable.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at support@shiksharatanindia.org

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Users should review those websites’ policies separately.

12. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 or 16 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such information inadvertently, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage users to review the policy regularly.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact:

Shiksharatan India Foundation
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Email: support@shiksharatanindia.org
Address: 116, First Floor, Sector 48, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana- 122018, India