When you utilize our services or willingly provide us with your information, you are consenting to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We deeply respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding it. This Privacy Policy, governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended) and Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, elucidates how Aspire Tech Educational Private Limited (“Aspire Tech Academy”) collects, utilizes, shares, and processes your personal information. We strongly recommend that you thoroughly review this Privacy Policy before divulging any personal data. Please note that this Privacy Policy pertains to Aspire Tech Academy’s website, applications, social media, email, and chat services (“Site”).

Rest assured, we only gather personal information when you willingly provide it to us, particularly during the registration process for certain services offered to students and participants on our website. Be assured that we do not disclose, share, sell, or transfer personal information to any unrelated third parties. While no system can guarantee absolute security, it’s important to note that we make rigorous efforts to protect your data to the best of our ability, even though we do not claim to be fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. Your privacy remains a top priority for us.

  1. Privacy Policy

 

1.1 Introduction

This Privacy Policy aims to inform you (“You/Your”) about the procedures concerning the collection, usage, sharing, and retention of Your Personal Information (“PI”) or Sensitive Personal Data or Information (“SPDI”) that we receive from You. We highly value the confidentiality of PI and SPDI provided by individuals and only collect such information when You voluntarily provide it to us. By interacting with us regarding our services, inquiring about our programs, or registering for courses, or providing us with Your information, You consent to the collection, transfer, storage, and processing of Your personal information as detailed in this Privacy Policy. We do not share, sell, or transfer personal information to unrelated third parties. In this Privacy Policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Aspire Tech Academy, our vendors, and third parties who provide goods and services. Please refer to our products, courses, services, websites, applications, and software for more information.

1.2 Communication

Occasionally, we may use the information collected to send You details about our programs or services.

1.3 International Data Transfer

If You provide PI and SPDI and are not a resident of India, please note that India may not offer the same level of data protection as Your home country. By providing us with Your information, You consent to the transfer, retention, and processing of Your data in India. We may also transfer Your data, including PI and SPDI, to different jurisdictions as needed to provide services to You, which may not provide the same level of data protection as Your home country. By submitting PI and SPDI to us, You accept that such data may be transferred across borders, subject to the privacy laws of the respective territory.

  1. Personal Information We Collect

 

2.1 Definition

PI refers to information that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person, either alone or in combination with other available or likely-to-be-available information. The specific information collected depends on the products or services used by You. Examples of PI include name, date of birth, citizenship, phone number, address, email, and demographic information.

2.2 Definition of SPDI

SPDI is defined as per the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. It includes data such as passwords, financial information (e.g., bank or credit card details), health information, sexual orientation, medical records, biometric information, and any other information provided to us for service purposes. Publicly available information provided under the Right to Information Act, 2005, or other relevant laws are not considered Sensitive Personal Information under this Privacy Policy.

2.3 Device Information

When You visit our site, we automatically collect certain information about Your device, including web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies. As You browse the site, we also collect data about the web pages You view and how You interact with the site, referred to as “Device Information.”

  1. Purposes of Collecting and Processing Personal Information

 

3.1 Data Collection Purpose

We collect PI and SPDI for purposes related to delivering, promoting, marketing services, conducting primary business functions, and complying with regulations, or contractual agreements. You provide this information through online registration, assessments, events, surveys, or by visiting our site. We may inform You which information is optional, but not providing optional information may limit access to certain services. The collected data is used for providing services, administrative functions, and compliance with legal requirements.

3.2 Sharing of Personal Information

We may share PI and SPDI with third parties for legitimate business purposes, such as delivering services, training providers, partners, event hosting, and financial processing. Information about attendees, speakers, and certified individuals may be shared with third parties when necessary. Aggregate data may be provided to third parties for research and development. Our sites may contain links to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

3.3 Data Use by Third Parties

Aspire Tech Academy sites, products, and services may include links to third-party websites and services. We do not control their content or privacy practices. After leaving our site, You should be aware that we do not govern the privacy of information provided on those third-party websites.

3.4 Purpose-Specific Data Use

Collected PI and SPDI are used for the purpose they were collected for.

3.5 Personalization

We may use PI and SPDI to personalize Your experience on our sites, display content tailored to Your preferences, and improve our services.

3.8 Consent

When providing another person’s PI and SPDI (e.g., spouse, children, parents), ensure You have their consent.

  1. Disclosure of Personal Information

4.1 Limited Use and Disclosure

We will not use or disclose Your PI and SPDI to third parties except for the purposes mentioned in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, contract, or with Your consent.

4.2 Mandatory Disclosures

We may share personal information to comply with legal processes, requests from regulators, or to protect our legal rights and safety or the rights and safety of others.

  1. Access to Your Personal Information

5.1 Review and Correction

You can review and correct the PI and SPDI You provided to ensure accuracy. We are not responsible for the authenticity of the information You provide.

5.2 Consent Withdrawal

You can choose not to provide certain information or withdraw consent in writing. However, this may affect access to certain services.

5.3 Privacy Preferences

You can communicate changes in Your PI and SPDI or privacy preferences at any time.

5.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of promotional communications by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us.

 

  1. Security and Retention of Personal Information

6.1 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard Your PI and SPDI. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of the internet.

6.2 Data Storage

Personal information is stored digitally and locally in India. Our sites are hosted on AWS servers located in Singapore, the United States, and India.

  1. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect general information about Your visit, including internet domain, browser type, operating system, date/time, referring/exit pages, and IP address for statistical analysis to improve our site’s usefulness.

  1. Updating Personal Information and Privacy Preferences

You can access, correct, and delete personal information and privacy preferences. For Registration Information, log in to Your account on the relevant Aspire Tech Academy website. You can also access and correct information by writing to us.

  1. Collection of Personal Information

While You can engage with our site without providing personal information, some activities may require information submission. Information collected may include Your name, address, email, and more. We may also collect computer-related data for site evaluation.

  1. Information from Emails

Emailed information may be used to respond to specific requests. Email communication is not secure against interception.

  1. Information Collected from Interactive Forms

Interactive forms may request personal information but are used only for their intended purposes. Information is not shared with third parties, except as permitted by this Privacy Policy.

  1. Links to Other Sites

Links to external sites are provided for Your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

13 Cookies and Other Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance Your browsing experience, gather aggregate data, and measure advertisement effectiveness. You can disable cookies in Your web browser settings.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be modified from time to time at our discretion. The revision date will be updated at the top of this page. We recommend periodic reviews to stay informed about how we protect Your personal information.

  1. Deletion of Your Data

If you would like to delete your information from our servers, please write to connect@aspiretechacademy.com

  1. Contact Us

If You have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy office (connect@aspiretechacademy.com)