Privacy Policy

shikshart is committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security. this privacy policy outlines our data collection, processing, retention, and disclosure practices in compliance with applicable data protection regulations. by accessing our website or utilizing our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described here

1. data acquisition and processing

a. voluntarily provided data
we collect personally identifiable information (pii) and telemetry through multi-modal data pipelines when users authenticate, transact, or initiate platform interactions. this encompasses but is not limited to:

• user identifiers – legal name hashes, uid tokenization

• contact vectors – encrypted email, obfuscated phone metadata, geo-tagged addresses

• credentialing data – digital academic signatures, industry-certification hashes

• transaction artifacts – tokenized payment credentials, anonymized billing references

• engagement matrices – enrollment key mappings, interaction entropy scores

• network & device signatures – ip geolocation traces, device fingerprinting, entropy-seeded uuids

• session forensics – epoch-based timestamping, referer header analysis, user-agent heuristics

• behavioral intelligence – clickstream pathing, event-driven state transitions, anomaly detection
  data capture is executed through server-side logging, real-time tracking beacons, cookie-based stateful identifiers, and ml-driven behavioral telemetry for adaptive security enforcement and dynamic content delivery.

2. purpose and legal basis for processing

we process collected data for the following purposes, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations:

• service delivery & optimization – enabling access to training programs, managing user accounts, processing transactions, and providing technical support.

• communication & outreach – disseminating course updates, administrative notifications, and marketing materials, subject to user consent.

• performance analytics & personalization – conducting user engagement analysis, optimizing content delivery, and implementing recommendation algorithms.

• regulatory & security compliance – preventing unauthorized access, mitigating cybersecurity risks, and complying with legal obligations.
  data processing is conducted under lawful bases, including contractual necessity, legitimate interest, regulatory compliance, and explicit user consent, where applicable.

3. data retention & protection mechanisms

we adhere to stringent data retention policies, ensuring that personal data is retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill processing objectives or comply with legal mandates. our security infrastructure includes:

• encryption protocols – implementing aes-256 encryption for sensitive data storage and tls 1.2+ for data transmission.

• access controls – enforcing role-based access policies, multi-factor authentication (mfa), and privilege escalation monitoring.

• anonymization & pseudonymization – deploying irreversible hashing techniques for safeguarding user identifiers in analytics workflows.

• continuous auditing – conducting periodic vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance audits.

4. data sharing & third-party integrations

we do not engage in unauthorized dissemination of personal data. however, data may be shared under the following conditions:

• service providers & data processors – third-party entities engaged for infrastructure hosting, payment processing, or analytics, bound by contractual data protection clauses.

• academic & corporate partners – limited data sharing with collaborative institutions or certification bodies for program facilitation.

• regulatory & legal authorities – disclosure in response to lawful requests, judicial mandates, or statutory obligations.
  cross-border data transfers, where applicable, adhere to gdpr-compliant mechanisms, such as standard contractual clauses (sccs) and data processing agreements (dpas).

5. cookies, tracking technologies & user controls

we utilize cookies, tracking pixels, and local storage mechanisms to enhance operational efficiency and deliver targeted functionalities. these may include:

• essential cookies – necessary for authentication, session management, and core website operations.

• analytical cookies – employed for performance benchmarking, traffic analysis, and heatmap tracking.

• marketing & personalization cookies – used for adaptive content delivery and advertisement relevancy.
  users retain granular control over cookie preferences and may disable tracking through browser settings or opt-out mechanisms, subject to functional limitations.

6. data subject rights & control mechanisms

we uphold user rights under applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to:

• right to access & portability – requesting a structured, machine-readable copy of stored data.

• right to rectification – updating inaccurate or outdated personal information.

• right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") – requesting data deletion where retention is no longer necessary.

• right to restrict processing – temporarily limiting data usage under specific conditions.

• right to object to processing – opting out of direct marketing or automated decision-making.
  requests regarding data rights can be submitted via [insert contact email]. identity verification measures may apply before processing such requests.

7. third-party links & external sites

our website may contain hyperlinks to third-party domains. we disclaim responsibility for external content, privacy policies, or data handling practices outside our jurisdiction. users are encouraged to review respective privacy terms before engaging with external sites.

8. policy amendments & version control

we reserve the right to modify this privacy policy to reflect operational, legal, or technological advancements. updates will be communicated through official channels, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

9. contact & compliance inquiries

for data protection inquiries, rights requests, or compliance matters, please contact:

shikshart – skill development institute
[b - 2013, indra nagar, lucknow]
shikshartinfo@gmail.com