Privacy Policy

📋 Introduction

Welcome to EthicsComputer ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ethicscomputer.in, use our services, or engage with us in any way.

By 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.

📊 Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our services:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Business Information: Company name, job title, industry type
• Account Information: Username, password, preferences
• Billing Information: Payment details, billing address, transaction history
• Course Enrollment Data: Training courses enrolled, progress, certificates
• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, feedback, support tickets

2. Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, navigation patterns
• Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies
• Location Data: Geographic location based on IP address

3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Social media platforms (if you connect your account)
• Payment processors for transaction verification
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Marketing platforms

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Service Delivery: To provide IT services, training courses, consultancy, and support
2. Account Management: To create and manage your account, process enrollments
3. Communication: To send service updates, course materials, newsletters, promotional offers
4. Payment Processing: To process transactions, generate invoices, manage billing
5. Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, resolve issues, provide assistance
6. Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve user experience, optimize content
7. Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, security threats
8. Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce terms, protect rights
9. Marketing: To send relevant offers, updates about new services (with your consent)

🤝 Information Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our business:

• Payment processors (Razorpay, PayU, etc.)
• Email service providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics platforms (Google Analytics)
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Enforce our terms and conditions
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

🔐 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
• Secure Storage: Encrypted databases and secure servers
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Backups: Regular backups to prevent data loss
• Employee Training: Staff trained on data protection best practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

⏳ 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 by law.

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Transaction Records: 7 years (as per Indian tax laws)
• Training Records: 5 years after course completion
• Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Legal Documents: As required by applicable laws

After the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

✅ Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
2. Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
3. Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
4. Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
5. Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
6. Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
8. Right to Lodge Complaint: File a complaint with a data protection authority

🍪 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Track visits across websites to show relevant ads

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

🔗 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

👶 Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

🌍 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

📝 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

⚖️ Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Rohtak, Haryana, India.

We comply with applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.