Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

Domain ("we," "our," or "us") operates as an educational platform specializing in cybersecurity laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website nextmindpath.sbs or use our services.

This policy applies to all users of our platform, including visitors, registered students, and participants in our educational programs. By accessing our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy and applicable Indian data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, enroll in courses, or contact us for support. This includes:

• Full name, email address, and phone number
• Educational background and professional experience
• Payment information for course enrollments
• Communication preferences and feedback
• Learning progress and assessment results

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our platform:

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring websites and search terms used to find our site
• System logs and error reports for troubleshooting

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various educational and operational purposes. Our primary goal is to provide you with quality cybersecurity education while maintaining the security and functionality of our platform.

• Delivering course content and tracking your learning progress
• Processing payments and managing your account
• Sending important updates about courses, schedules, and policy changes
• Providing technical support and responding to inquiries
• Improving our educational content and platform functionality
• Conducting research to enhance cybersecurity education methods
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We take your privacy seriously and limit sharing your personal information. We may share your information in specific circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business, or serving our users. These providers have access to personal information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including law enforcement or national security requirements within India.

5. Data Security and Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms for staff
• Secure backup procedures and disaster recovery planning
• Regular software updates and security patch management

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to enhance our protective measures.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Under Indian data protection laws, you have several rights regarding your personal information. We respect these rights and provide mechanisms for you to exercise them:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for processing where we rely on your consent
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your requests within 30 days as required by applicable law.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Retention Periods

• Account information: Retained while your account is active plus 3 years after closure
• Course records and certificates: Retained for 7 years for educational verification purposes
• Payment information: Retained for 7 years as required by Indian accounting standards
• Technical logs: Retained for 12 months for security and troubleshooting purposes
• Marketing communications data: Retained until you unsubscribe or 2 years of inactivity

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and assist in marketing efforts. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality and cannot be disabled
• Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through prominent notices on our website or direct communication.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the most recent changes were made.

Your continued use of our services after any modifications to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.