Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Indian VFX School ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Learning Management System (LMS) platform.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or use our services, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name: Your full name as provided during registration
• Email Address: Used for account authentication and communication
• Phone Number: Mobile number provided during registration
• Password: Encrypted password for account security

2.2 Course and Learning Data

We collect information related to your use of our platform:

• Course enrollment information
• Lesson progress and completion status
• Video viewing history and session data
• Enrollment interest submissions

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you use our platform:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your user account, authenticate your identity, and provide access to our services
• Course Delivery: To provide you with access to demo lessons, track your progress, and deliver educational content
• Communication: To send you important updates, notifications, password reset emails, and respond to your inquiries
• Marketing and Sales: To contact you about course enrollment opportunities, promotions, and educational offerings (with your consent)
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our platform, and enhance user experience
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and ensure platform security
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Data Storage and Security

We use secure cloud-based service providers to store and manage your personal information. Our service providers implement enterprise-grade security features including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Encrypted data storage
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and compliance certifications

While we implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information.

Your passwords are hashed and encrypted using secure algorithms and are never stored in plain text.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your information:

5.1 Database and Authentication Services

We use secure third-party cloud services for database storage, user authentication, and backend infrastructure. These services are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

5.2 Video Hosting Services

Video content may be hosted on third-party cloud platforms. These services may collect technical information necessary for video delivery and playback, such as IP addresses and device information.

5.3 Communication Services

We may use third-party communication services (such as messaging platforms and email providers) to contact you regarding course enrollment and support. Your interactions with these services are subject to their respective privacy policies.

5.4 Advertising and Analytics Services

We may use third-party advertising platforms and analytics services to deliver targeted advertisements, measure advertising effectiveness, and understand how users interact with our platform. These services may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, device information, and interactions with our website.

The information collected by these advertising services may be used to:

• Display personalized advertisements on our platform and other websites
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Create custom audiences for remarketing purposes
• Analyze user behavior and preferences

These third-party advertising services have their own privacy policies and may use your information in accordance with their policies. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or by visiting the opt-out pages provided by these advertising platforms.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, improve your experience, and deliver relevant advertisements. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use cookies and tracking technologies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Remembering your login status
• Tracking your course progress
• Analyzing platform usage and performance
• Delivering personalized advertisements
• Measuring advertising effectiveness and conversion tracking
• Creating remarketing audiences

Third-party advertising services may also place cookies or pixels on your device when you visit our website. These technologies allow advertising platforms to collect information about your visits to our website and other websites, which may be used to show you relevant advertisements.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our platform. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through the settings provided by advertising platforms or by visiting industry opt-out pages.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (including database, hosting, and cloud infrastructure services), subject to confidentiality agreements
• Advertising Partners: With advertising platforms and analytics services to deliver targeted advertisements, measure campaign performance, and analyze user behavior. These partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as part of the transaction
• With Your Consent: When you have explicitly consented to the sharing of your information

When we share information with advertising partners, we may share hashed or anonymized identifiers (such as email addresses) to enable personalized advertising and remarketing. These partners are contractually obligated to use this information only for advertising purposes and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Advertising Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or advertising platform opt-out tools
• Account Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. You can also manage your advertising preferences through your browser's privacy settings or by visiting the opt-out pages provided by advertising platforms.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or regulatory purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: