Privacy Policy for Tarkashastra
Effective Date: [1 Apr 2025 ]
Tarkashastra (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your data. It also explains your rights and how you can exercise them.
By using our website and services or enrolling in our programs, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree, please feel free to discontinue using our services anytime.
Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
Personal Identification Information
Information you voluntarily provide when registering, making inquiries, or enrolling in courses:
- Name (First and Last)
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Gender and Date of Birth
- Academic and professional details
- Payment details (credit/debit card numbers, bank account details for payments)
Non-Personal Identification Information
This includes data collected automatically when you interact with our website:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Device type
- Operating system
- Web history and interactions (cookies and analytics)
We may also collect additional information through surveys, feedback forms, or communication with our support services.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to provide efficient services, improve our offerings, and enhance your overall experience. Specifically, we use your data for the following purposes:
- To Provide Educational Services: To administer courses, process registrations, and track your progress.
- To Improve User Experience: To personalize your learning experience, including customized content and updates.
- Customer Support and Communication: Respond to your inquiries or support requests.
- Transaction Processing: To process payments and fulfill service requests securely.
- Marketing Communications: To inform you about relevant services, new offerings, and promotional activities. We will seek consent when required by applicable laws.
- Security and Compliance: To enforce our terms, prevent fraudulent transactions, and comply with legal requirements.
We ensure that any marketing or promotional materials are sent sparingly and respect any opt-out preferences you may have set.
Cookies and Web Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, gather information about how our website is used, and ensure it functions effectively.
- What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser.
- Why Do We Use Cookies?
- To understand user behaviour.
- To remember your preferences.
- To analyze and improve our website’s performance.
- Managing Cookies: You may turn off cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of our site may not function correctly without them.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration:
- The data is stored on secure servers protected by firewalls.
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel and subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Payment-related information is processed using encrypted channels that are compliant with industry security standards such as PCI-DSS.
While we take reasonable precautions, no system or method of electronic storage can guarantee absolute security. By using our service, you acknowledge this risk.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to any third parties for commercial gain. However, we may share information in the following cases:
- With Trusted Third-Party Service Providers: To facilitate payment processing, email communications, or analytics services. These vendors are obligated to keep your information secure.
- When Legally Required: To comply with legal proceedings, court orders, or regulatory obligations.
- To Prevent Harm or Fraud: To protect the safety and integrity of our users, employees, and services.
User Rights
We value transparency and strive to empower users with control over their data. Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
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- Access and Correction: Request access to your data and any information corrections.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used machine-readable format.
- Right to Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications or limit data usage preferences.
- Grievance Redressal: If you have any questions or complaints, contact us for resolution.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through email or a notice on our website.
Last Updated: [7 May 2025]
Your continued use of our services reinforces your acceptance of this Privacy Policy, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us using the details below:
Tarkashastra
We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and ensuring you feel confident about how we protect your privacy.
