Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register and use our Workshop Portal, we collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
• Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, educational background
• Usage Purpose: How you intend to use the workshop (personal learning or commercial)
• Workshop Preferences: Interests, selected workshops, learning goals
• Service Interests: For commercial users, services you're interested in

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Course progress, lesson completions, time spent on platform
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Cookies & Tracking: Session data, preferences, analytics data
• Activity Logs: Login times, lesson activities, submission timestamps

1.3 User-Generated Content

• Assignment submissions and project work
• Comments, discussions, and forum posts
• Feedback and reviews
• Communication with instructors and support

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide Workshop Services

• Create and manage your account
• Enroll you in workshops and track your progress
• Provide personalized learning recommendations
• Issue certificates upon course completion
• Process payments and manage credits

2.2 To Improve Our Services

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Develop new features and workshops
• Monitor and improve content quality
• Conduct research and analytics

2.3 To Communicate With You

• Send course updates and announcements
• Notify about lesson approvals and rejections
• Respond to support requests and inquiries
• Send promotional emails (with opt-out option)
• Provide important account and security updates

2.4 For Security & Compliance

• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Enforce Terms & Conditions
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect user safety and platform integrity

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

3.1 We May Share Your Information With:

Party	Purpose	Data Shared
Instructors & Admins	Course management & grading	Name, progress, submissions
Service Providers	Technical infrastructure	As needed for services
Payment Processors	Process transactions	Payment information
Analytics Partners	Improve services	Anonymized usage data
Legal Authorities	Comply with law	As required by law

3.2 Public Information

• Profile information you choose to make public
• Comments and discussions in public forums
• Certificate achievements (if shared publicly)

4. Data Security

4.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: HTTPS/SSL encryption for data transmission
• Password Protection: Hashed and salted password storage
• Access Controls: Role-based access to user data
• Regular Backups: Automated daily database backups
• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for threats

5. Data Retention

5.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

• Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Inactive Accounts: May be deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• Deleted Accounts: Data removed within 30 days of deletion request
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for compliance
• Certificates: Certificate records retained indefinitely for verification

6. Your Rights & Choices

6.1 Access & Control

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update Information: Correct or update your profile data
• Delete Account: Request account deletion (with some exceptions)
• Export Data: Download your submissions and progress data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails

6.2 Cookie Preferences

• You can disable cookies in your browser settings
• Some features may not work without cookies
• Essential cookies are necessary for platform operation

7. Children's Privacy

• Our services are not intended for users under 16 years old
• We do not knowingly collect data from children
• If we discover underage data, we will delete it promptly
• Parents/guardians should monitor children's online activities

8. International Data Transfers

• Your data is primarily stored on servers in India
• Some service providers may process data internationally
• We ensure adequate protection for transferred data

9. Third-Party Links

• Our Portal may contain links to external websites
• We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices
• Please review privacy policies of external sites

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
• Changes will be posted on this page with updated date
• Material changes will be communicated via email
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:

12. Cookies Policy

Types of Cookies We Use:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Login, session management	Session
Functional	Remember preferences	1 year
Analytics	Usage statistics	2 years
Marketing	Personalized content	1 year

13. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

14. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have rights under GDPR:

• Right to access and portability
• Right to rectification and erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority