Company (together with its subsidiaries, and international affiliates, hereinafter “Company “, “us,” “we,” or “our” or “the Company”) is committed to security and management of personal data, to function effectively and successfully for the benefit of our stakeholders, customers and for the community. In doing so, it is essential that people’s privacy is protected through the lawful and appropriate means for handling the personal data. Therefore, we have implemented this privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘policy’’).
This policy aims to protect personal data of the various stakeholders connected to our organization. This policy is aimed at providing individuals notice of the basic principles by which the company processes the personal data of individuals (“Personal Data”) who visits, uses, deals with and/or transacts through the website and includes a guest user and browser (hereinafter ‘you’, ‘user’).
The purpose of this policy is to describe how Company collects, uses, and shares information about you through our online interfaces (e.g., websites and mobile applications) owned and controlled by us, including but not limited to website (hereinafter the “website”). This policy is also designed to provide information on how Company ensures data security, conducts data transfers and process requests from data subjects.
This policy control applies to all systems, people and processes that constitute the organization’s information systems, including board members, directors, employees and other third parties who have access to Personal Data available within Company.
The company is also committed to ensure that its employees conduct themselves in line with this, and other related, policies. Where third parties process data on behalf of Company, the Company endeavours to obtain assurances from such third parties that your Personal Data will be safeguarded consistently.
The Personal Data that we collect about you depends on the context of your interactions with us, the products, services and features that you use, your location, and the applicable laws.
Personal Data is stored in personnel files or within the electronic records (on servers in India or other countries) of Company. The following types of Personal Data may be held by the Company, as appropriate, on relevant individuals:
We do not collect any payments information processed by third-party payment gateway providers.
Special Category of Personal Data includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade unions memberships, information about your health and genetic and biometric data.
We do not collect or process any special or sensitive Personal Data.
Should we specifically require “special” or “sensitive” Personal Data in connection with one or more of the uses described below, we will request your explicit consent to use the data in accordance with this policy and/or in the ways described at the point where you were asked to disclose the data.
Other legal basis for our processing of special category data may include, as permitted by applicable law, for scientific research, for employment, social security or social protection law, for reasons of substantial public interest, or as necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims. If you voluntarily share with us or post/upload any “special” or “sensitive” Personal Data to this website for any other reason, you consent that we may use such data in accordance with applicable law and this policy. You can contact our DPO for more information about our processing of your Personal Data.
The data collected by the company comes directly from users or through their interaction with our sites.
Data Collected When You:
Data Collected from Third Parties: We may receive personal data such as access details, login credentials, or profile pictures from third-party sources. This can include information about your visits using pixel tags. Sources may include service providers, other connected networks, advertising partners, marketing affiliates, scholarship providers, analytics providers, and recruiters.
What Are Cookies? Cookies are text files placed on your computer to gather standard internet log information and visitor behavior data. We may use cookies or similar technologies when you visit our websites.
Third-Party Advertising Cookies: We allow third-party companies like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Quora, and Bing to place cookies on our website. These cookies enable these companies to track your activities across various websites and deliver ads that they consider relevant to you.
How Do We Use Cookies? Company uses cookies to:
Types of Cookies We Use:
Managing Cookies: Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may impact website functionality. To manage or delete cookies, you can refer to the instructions provided by browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
We use analytics tools to measure visitor interactions with our website content. We also use Facebook Custom Audiences to display ads based on your interactions with our websites or Facebook applications. For more information on how these services use such technologies, you can visit the respective websites of Google, Adobe, and Facebook.
If you prefer to opt out of data collection through Google Analytics, you can use the Google . You can also opt out of Facebook Custom Audiences on Facebook’s opt-out page.
Aggregated Data refers to records stripped of personal data, combined to provide generalized, anonymous information. Your identity is not revealed in Aggregated Data. We combine personal data anonymously with other information to create Aggregated Data for internal use, planning, and marketing purposes, and for sharing with affiliates, subsidiaries, and business partners.
When third parties process data on our behalf, we ensure that personal data is safeguarded. Company is responsible for the processing, management, storage, and retention of all personal data, both in manual and digital form. Third parties that process your Personal Data include, our service providers, other networks connected to our service, our advertising partners, our marketing and advertising affiliates, our educational partners, scholarship providers, analytics providers, recruiters and such other third-party sources.
Principles for Data Processing:
In certain jurisdictions, Company requires a lawful basis for processing personal data, which can vary depending on the activity. The bases we rely on include:
We obtain user consent for certain data collection and use when required by law. Once consent is given, it is implied for any supplementary information needed for the same purpose. Express consent is obtained if a new purpose arises.
Consent may also be implied when users are given notice and a chance to opt-out, but do not exercise the opt-out option. However, users can withdraw their consent, subject to exceptions like the need to provide a service or fulfill a legal obligation. Such withdrawal of the consent shall be sent in writing to the DPO. By using our website, acknowledging our privacy policy, or voluntarily providing data, users consent to our data practices.
If users refuse or withdraw their consent, we may be unable to provide some services.
We collect your Personal Data for the following purposes:
We strive to provide you with choices regarding certain Personal Data uses, particularly around marketing and advertising. You will receive marketing communications from us if you have requested information from us or if you provided us with your details and expressly consented to receiving that marketing.
We may use your Personal Identification, Identity, Contact, Electronic, and User-generated Data to form a view on what we think you may want or need, or what may be of interest to you. This is how we decide which services and offers may be relevant for you.
We also enter into agreements with third parties to serve Ads on our behalf across the internet, social networking sites, and blogs. These third parties may collect Personal Data about your visits to our platform and your interactions with our products and use this information to target advertisements for goods and services.
Where electronic direct marketing communications are being sent, you have the option to opt-out in each communication sent, and this choice will be recognized and adhered to by us.
Company is a global company and may share the personal information collected or provide such access to other companies within the Company group.
Examples of third parties with whom Company may share Personal Data include:
We require all third parties to respect the security of your Personal Data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your Personal Data for their own purposes and only permit them to process your Personal Data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.
In addition to the examples cited above, Company also shares your Personal Data with:
Some jurisdictions grant individuals specific rights concerning the processing of their Personal Data, particularly in the European Union. These rights may also be available in other jurisdictions, but their availability varies. Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. Conditions for exercising these rights will vary based on applicable laws, and requests may be refused if they are repetitive, technically burdensome, risk others’ privacy, compromise ongoing investigations, or are impractical. Company does not discriminate against users for exercising their rights. You may also have the right to complain to a data protection authority.
Children’s data privacy is important to us, and our Sites are not intended for children. The age threshold varies by jurisdiction (e.g., 16 under GDPR, 13 in the UK, 18 in Singapore and Qatar). As a policy, we do not collect, process, store, or transfer Personal Data of children unless required by contractual obligations or law. If collection
is necessary, we will inform you, seek explicit consent, and, where applicable, parental authorization. Any children’s Personal Data collected without verified consent will be deleted promptly, subject to legal conditions.
Company employs technical and organizational measures, supported by privacy impact and risk assessments, to ensure a high level of security for Personal Data. Measures include policies to prevent unauthorized processing and accidental data loss or damage. Company assigns data security responsibilities, conducts risk assessments, and maintains controls to safeguard your data.
Organizational measures include:
Transporting Personal Data on portable devices requires authorization and must be encrypted. Laptops and USB drives must be kept secure. Failure to follow security rules may result in disciplinary action. Company also ensures that third-party service providers maintain similar security measures. Despite these efforts, Company cannot guarantee 100% security of Personal Data and is not liable for third-party provider breaches.
Company operates primarily in India, but due to its global nature, your Personal Data may be stored on servers in other countries where Company operates. This includes transfers to service providers and third parties outside your jurisdiction. When required, we will seek express consent for these transfers. By agreeing to this policy, you consent to such transfers. We strive to ensure that similar data protection standards are maintained during such transfers.
By agreeing to this policy, you are providing Company with your explicit consent to process your personal information for the purpose(s) defined in this policy. The data protection regulations in India or such other jurisdictions mentioned herein may differ from those of your country of residence. This may also be applicable if you are in the European Economic Area (EEA). Countries your data may be transferred to may not have laws that provide the same level of protection for your personal data as laws within the EEA. Where this is the case, we will put appropriate safeguards in place to make sure that these transfers comply with European privacy law. In certain specific cases, we transfer your data outside the EEA because it is in your interest or is necessary to conclude or perform the contract, we have with you.
For international transfers, Company will comply with legal requirements, using data transfer agreements such as Standard Contractual Clauses for European data. We are committed to secure processing and will seek practical solutions if conflicts arise with public authority requirements.
Records management involves activities to control the creation, distribution, use, maintenance, and disposal of recorded information. Effective records management ensures compliance with information laws, supports data minimization, and ensures that Personal Data is kept only as long as necessary for its original purpose.
Company maintains records of data processing in accordance with the law. The Data Protection Officer (DPO) oversees compliance with data protection principles and ensures that the Data Processing Register is up to date. All staff members have a role in ensuring compliance with the measures outlined in the Register.
Our compliance with data protection policies is periodically reviewed internally by a designated governance group. Those handling Personal Data on behalf of Company, including employees, volunteers, and contractors, receive appropriate training and supervision.
The DPO, Governance Group, and relevant business areas regularly review data practices. When high risks to individuals’ rights are identified, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is conducted, and consultation with the supervisory authority may follow.
This Policy is intended to comply with the laws and regulations in the place of establishment and the countries in which the company operates. In the event of any conflict between this Policy and applicable laws and regulations, the latter shall prevail.
We retain your Personal Data no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. The length of time to retain Personal Data depends on the purposes for which we collect and use it and/or as required to comply with applicable laws, or to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights.
The users can exercise their rights enumerated herein. If required to extend the retention period, we shall obtain your consent. Additionally, we may dispose of the data before the retention period ends if the purpose for which it was collected is exhausted.
The Company has taken the following steps to protect the Personal Data of relevant stakeholders:
Where a data breach poses a risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms, it will be reported to the relevant authority within 72 hours of awareness, possibly in multiple installments. Individuals will be directly informed if the breach poses a high risk to their rights and freedoms. If necessary, the Company will notify the public without undue delay.
For your convenience, we may provide links to sites operated by organizations other than Company (“Third Party Sites”). We do not disclose your Personal Data to these Third-Party Sites without a lawful basis. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these Third-Party Sites. Review their privacy policies to understand how they collect and use your data.
Company uses YouTube API Services to play videos. When a YouTube video is played, it communicates directly with YouTube, not Company. Users should review the Google Privacy Policy. Company does not record video watch data or related YouTube API data. We take no responsibility for the content or practices of third-party services in the Third Party Sites and encourage reviewing their terms of service before use.
Depending on your relationship with Company, we may have collected the following categories of Personal Data in the past twelve (12) months:
This website is the property of Company. The applicable terms of use/terms of service/terms and conditions and the Privacy Policy govern the use of the platform and the programs offered by Company. The Privacy Policy is part of the aforesaid terms by reference. By using the website and its information, users indicate their acceptance of such terms.
The Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Company will take reasonable steps to notify all Company entities, customers, business partners, and other affected data subjects by posting the revised Privacy Policy on the website and/or via email.
The “Data Controller” refers to Company, which decides how user data is used and is responsible for holding personal information. As Company consists of different legal entities, the entity acting as the controller depends on where the personal data is collected.
Company has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in compliance with applicable laws. DPO shall act as the Grievance Officer and shall address any discrepancies and grievances that you may have.
The DPO can be contacted as follows:
