Privacy Policy
At Discussion Point IAS Academy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our students, staff, and website visitors. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, contact number, email address, postal address, and date of birth.
- Academic Information: Educational background, exam performance, and any other information related to your course registration.
- Payment Information: Bank details, credit/debit card information, and transaction records, used solely for processing fees and payments.
- Technical Data: Information about your device, browser type, IP address, and browsing patterns when you visit our website.
2. How We Use Your Information:
The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:
- Course Registration and Enrollment: To process your registration and ensure proper academic administration.
- Communication: To send you important updates regarding your course, upcoming exams, test schedules, and other relevant notifications.
- Payment Processing: To securely process tuition fees, refunds, or any other financial transactions.
- Improvement of Services: To understand student needs and enhance our offerings, materials, and teaching methods.
- Marketing and Promotional Purposes: With your consent, we may send promotional materials, offers, and updates about new courses or programs.
3. Sharing of Personal Information:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors) who assist us in operating our website and managing our services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
4. Data Security:
We take the protection of your personal information seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure access protocols. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention:
We retain your personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. After that, your data will either be securely deleted or anonymized for analytical purposes.
6. Your Rights:
As a user of our services, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You may request access to your personal information held by us.
- Correction: If any information we hold about you is inaccurate or outdated, you can request corrections.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations.
- Consent Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent to our use of your personal data for marketing purposes at any time.
7. Third-Party Links:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Cookies Policy:
We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences and improve website functionality. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
Discussion Point IAS Academy reserves the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and, where appropriate, notified to you via email or other communication channels. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Discussion Point IAS Academy
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Phone: 62327 93929, 89622 65605.
By using our services or visiting our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined above.