Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Sept 11, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Educational background and work experience
• Payment information for course enrollment
• Academic records and progress information
• Communication preferences
• Technical information about your device and internet connection

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device type and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing educational services and course materials
• Processing enrollments and payments
• Communicating about your courses and academic progress
• Providing customer support and technical assistance
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services, including:

• Payment processing companies
• Educational technology platforms
• Email marketing services
• Analytics providers
• Customer support services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate potential violations of our terms of service
• Prevent fraud or security threats

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and employee training
• Incident response procedures

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and login information
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve our website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of our website.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives adequate protection.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be resolved in accordance with our Terms of Service.

Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all information collected by Sikkim Manipal.