# Privacy Policy
**Effective Date:** [17/07/2026]
**Last Updated:** [17/07/2026]
Chanakya Career Academy (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Academy”), located at Kamarkundu, Singur, Hooghly, is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.chanakyacareer.com or enroll in our courses, including services accessed through our Learning Management System (LMS).
By using our website or enrolling in our programs, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
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## 1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
**a) Personal Information**
– Full name, date of birth, gender
– Parent/guardian name and contact details (for minor students)
– Email address and phone number
– Residential address
– Educational qualifications and academic records
– Photographs (for identification and promotional purposes, with consent)
**b) Payment Information**
– Fee payment details, transaction history
– Billing address (payment processing is handled through secure third-party gateways; we do not store complete card details)
**c) LMS/Account Information**
– Username, password (encrypted), login activity
– Course progress, quiz results, certificates, and assignment submissions
**d) Technical Information**
– IP address, browser type, device information
– Cookies and usage data collected through website analytics
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
– Process admissions and enrollments
– Provide access to courses, study materials, and the LMS dashboard
– Communicate regarding class schedules, fees, results, and announcements
– Issue certificates and maintain academic records
– Improve our website, courses, and teaching methods
– Send promotional offers, newsletters, or updates (only with consent; opt-out available anytime)
– Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
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## 3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
– With faculty and administrative staff for academic purposes
– With payment gateway providers to process transactions securely
– With government or regulatory authorities, where required by law
– With service providers who assist in website hosting, LMS operation, or communication (bound by confidentiality obligations)
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## 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect certain website functionalities, including LMS access.
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## 5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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## 6. Data Retention
We retain personal and academic information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
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## 7. Children’s Privacy
Since we offer academic coaching for students from Class I onwards, we may collect information from minors. Such information is collected with parental/guardian consent and used solely for educational and administrative purposes.
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## 8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
– Access the personal information we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
– Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and academic record-keeping requirements
– Withdraw consent for promotional communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
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## 9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, payment gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
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## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
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## 11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**Chanakya Career Academy**
📍 Kamarkundu, Singur, Hooghly
📞 +91 89619 37973 | +91 94340 21033
🌐 www.chanakyacareer.com
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*This Privacy Policy is intended for general informational purposes and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before publication to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws (such as India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023).*