Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

bharadwajgurukulam.com  (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data in accordance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and relevant international data protection principles (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
By using our website or our educational services, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

(a) Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information such as:

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details;
• Educational background, interests, and preferences (when you enroll or contact us);
• Any information voluntarily provided through forms, subscriptions, or course registrations.

(b) Technical / Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically, including:

• Browser type, device information, IP address, operating system, date and time of access, pages visited, and referral URLs;
• Cookies and similar technologies used for analytics, site optimization, and personalization.

(c) Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve website performance.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. Purpose of Processing

We use the collected data for the following legitimate purposes:

• To provide and improve our educational content and digital learning services;
• To respond to inquiries, feedback, and support requests;
• To personalize user experiences and recommend relevant content;
• To send newsletters, announcements, and course updates (only with your consent);
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent misuse, fraud, or unauthorized access;
• For internal analytics and service enhancement.

We ensure that your data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently as per the DPDP Act principles.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
However, we may share limited data under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., hosting, analytics, email systems) who assist us in operating the website and delivering services.
• Legal Compliance: When required by applicable laws, court orders, or government authorities.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Bharadeaj Gurukulam, our users, or others.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

If any data transfer occurs outside India, it will be done in accordance with the DPDP Act 2023 and international safeguards ensuring data security and confidentiality.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law.
Once the purpose is fulfilled, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures (such as encryption, limited access, and secure storage) to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure — use of our website is at your own discretion.

6. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act 2023

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Confirmation: Obtain details of your data being processed.
• Correction and Erasure: Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
• Grievance Redressal: Contact us for any data-related complaint or clarification.

To exercise these rights, please email us at privacy@bharadeajGurukulam.com.
We will respond as required by applicable data protection law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 13 and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below 13 years.
If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us data, please contact us immediately so that we may delete it.
Where required, parental consent will be obtained before processing a minor’s data.

8. Use of Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve functionality and understand user behavior.
These tools may collect aggregated, non-identifiable information.
You can choose to reject or delete cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain features.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.

10. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
If significant changes occur, we will provide clear notice through our website or email.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact us at:

📧 bharadwajgurukulam@gmail.com
🌐 https://bharadwajurukulam.com

✅ Legal Reference Summary (2025-compliant)

This policy aligns with:

• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
• Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
• Global standards inspired by GDPR and OECD Privacy Guidelines