Privacy Policy

WEBSKITTER ACADEMY is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its students, alumni, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how the Institution collects, uses, discloses, and safeguard your personal data when you use our services, such as when you visit our website or any other website of ours or engage with us for any other related way, that links to this privacy notice.

1. SCOPE

This Privacy Policy applies to Personal Information that we collect through any means, including this website and our related website, digital advertising, events and conferences, employment processes and direct interactions with our staffs. When we refer to Personal Information in this Policy, we are also referencing “personal data” and “processing” as it is defined under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other related laws.This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected by the WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY which includes:

  1. (i) Student records and academic performance
  2. (ii) Alumni contact information and donation history
  3. (iii) Visitor and guest information

2. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

We collect personal data / information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the services we provide, and express an interest in obtaining information about us The WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY collects personal data through various means, including:

  1. (i) Online applications and forms
  2. (ii) In-person interactions with students, employees, and visitors
  3. (iii) Electronic communications, such as email and online portals
  4. (iv) Third-party sources, such as educational institutions and employment agencies

3. USE OF PERSONAL DATA

The WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY uses personal data for the purposes, briefly mentioned below:

  • (i) Academic and administrative purposes
  • (ii) Employment and personnel management
  • (iii) Alumni relations and fundraising
  • (iv) Research and statistical analysis
  • (v) Compliance with laws and regulations

While using our services, visiting our website or any of our related websites, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you

4. MINOR’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 18 (“child” or “children” as defined under Section 2 (f) of The DPDP Act, 2023). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable from Children under 18 years of age. By using our services and sharing your personal data, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from Children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove the data from our servers.

5. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

Our services may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. The Webskitters Academy have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.

The WEBSKITTER ACADEMY may disclose personal data to the following parties:

  • (i) Authorized personnel within the Institution
  • (ii) Third-party service providers, such as IT vendors and auditors
  • (iii) Government agencies and regulatory bodies
  • (iv) Accrediting agencies and educational institutions

5. SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA

The WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY takes reasonable measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • (i) Encryption and secure storage of electronic data
  • (ii) Access controls and authentication protocols
  • (iii) Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • (iv) Training and awareness programs for employees

The security of your data is important to us. We have organizational and technical processes and procedures to protect your personal data including sensitive data. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, we cannot guarantee its absolute security and that no hackers, cybercriminals or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect or access your information.

6. RETENTION OF PERSONAL DATA

The WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY retains personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law.

7. ACCESS AND CORRECTION

Individuals have the right to access and correct their personal data held by the WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY. Requests for access or correction should be made in writing to the Institution’s Data Protection Officer.

8. COMPLAINTS AND ENQUIRIES

Individuals who have concerns or complaints about the Institution’s handling of personal data should contact the WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY ‘s Data Protection Officer.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes in the Privacy Policy will be posted on the WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY ‘s website.You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective only when they are posted on this page. This privacy policy was updated on 26-01-2025.

By using the WEBSKITTERS ACADEMY ‘s services or providing personal data to the Institution, individuals acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. By reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.