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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01.01.2025
Applies To: All digital properties, services, mobile apps, and offline operations of Atal Skill Development Training Centers (ASDTC), a unit of Atal Foundation.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how ASDTC (Atal Skill Development Training Centers) collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal information. By accessing or using our services, websites, or communicating with us via email, phone, or online platforms, you consent to this policy.

This policy complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and is also aligned with GDPR and global best practices.

2. Definitions

  • “Personal Data” means any data that can identify a person, such as name, phone number, email, etc.
  • “Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI)” includes financial info, health records, biometric data, passwords, etc.
  • “Data Subject” refers to the individual whose data is collected.
  • “Processing” refers to collection, storage, usage, transmission, or deletion of personal data.

3. What We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and technical data:

a. Identity & Contact Details

  • Full Name
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Mobile Number
  • Email Address
  • Postal Address
  • Aadhaar/PAN/ID Proof (only if mandated by law or policy)

b. Academic & Professional Information

  • Education Qualifications
  • Training Program Enrolled
  • Certificates Issued
  • Employment Status/Placement History

c. Financial & Transactional Data

  • Bank Account Details (if stipend or refund applicable)
  • UPI or Transaction IDs
  • Invoice/Receipt Details
  • Donation or Franchisee Payments

d. Technical & Browsing Data

  • IP Address
  • Device Details
  • Browser Type
  • Operating System
  • Location
  • Pages Visited
  • Cookies, Session ID, Analytics Tags

e. Media & Testimonials

  • Photographs, Videos (only during training events)
  • Feedback or Testimonials voluntarily submitted

4. How We Collect Data

  • Directly via forms (online/offline)
  • Through franchisee centers or training partners
  • Telephonic or WhatsApp interactions
  • Publicly available sources
  • Third-party integrations (e.g., Skill India portal, NSDC)
  • Cookies, automated tools, and analytics scripts

5. Purpose of Data Collection

We process your data for:

  • Student registration and certification
  • Attendance and academic tracking
  • Employment assistance and placement support
  • Franchisee onboarding and compliance
  • Government project compliance (e.g., PMKVY, DDU-GKY)
  • Donation records and donor acknowledgment
  • Partner verification and agreement formalities
  • Technical support and service improvement
  • Campaigns, surveys, or research initiatives
  • Legal and regulatory compliance

6. Legal Basis of Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:

  • Your explicit consent
  • Performance of a contract or MoU
  • Compliance with statutory obligations
  • Legitimate interests of ASDTC or Atal Foundation
  • Vital interest (for safety or emergencies)

7. Data Sharing and Disclosures

We do NOT sell or trade your data. However, we may share limited data with:

  • Government bodies (MoRD, NSDC, UPSDM, etc.)
  • Statutory authorities for legal compliance
  • Franchisees and verified training centers
  • Banks or payment gateway service providers
  • Auditors, consultants, or legal counsel
  • Technology service providers (cloud, hosting, CRM, LMS)

All vendors and partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and adhere to our Data Protection Policy.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside India for legitimate processing (e.g., cloud storage or certification APIs), we ensure compliance with applicable data transfer laws and that equivalent data protection measures are in place.

9. Data Retention Policy

We retain personal data for the duration required to:

  • Fulfill the purpose of data collection
  • Comply with legal, financial, and audit requirements
  • Maintain alumni and student records
  • Respond to claims or defend against legal disputes

Data is securely disposed of when no longer necessary.

10. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies or update outdated information
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request deletion or restriction (as per law)
  • File complaints with data protection authorities

To exercise your rights, contact: 📧 privacy@asdtc.in

11. Cookies and Tracking Policy

We use first-party and third-party cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Track session behavior
  • Provide targeted content
  • Analyze website traffic

You may disable cookies in your browser. However, some features may not function optimally without cookies.

12. Security Practices

We follow ISO/IEC 27001-compliant security protocols, including:

  • SSL-encrypted communication
  • Firewall and DDoS protection
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Role-based data access
  • Daily automated backups
  • Employee NDA and access logs

Despite best practices, no system is fully immune. ASDTC shall not be liable for cyberattacks beyond our control.

13. Third-Party Services and APIs

Our platforms may integrate with:

  • Government portals (e.g., Skill India, NSDC)
  • Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Zoho, Razorpay
  • SMS/Email/WhatsApp gateways

These platforms may collect user metadata as per their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read those separately.

14. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals below the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

15. Grievance Redressal Officer

In accordance with the IT Act, 2000 and SPDI Rules, we have appointed a Grievance Redressal Officer:

Grievance Officer:
Dr. Ashutosh Mishra
📞 +91-522 2050500
📧 grievance@asdtc.in
📍 Atal Foundation, 511, 05th Floor, Skyline Plaza 1, Sushant Golf City, Lucknow

16. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy as needed. All changes will be updated on this page, and significant revisions will be notified via email or pop-ups.

17. Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding contract unless required under law or regulatory guidelines.

18. Contact Us

Atal Skill Development Training Centers (ASDTC)
A Unit of Atal Foundation (ISO 9001:2015 Certified)
🌐 https://www.asdtrainingcenters.org
📞 +91-XXXXXXXXXX
📧 contact@asdtrainingcenters.org