Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to my website AKSHAY M("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws of India.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website akshay05.com.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
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Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
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Profile Information: Educational background, professional details, interests
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Contact Information: Phone number, mailing address (if provided)
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Communication Data: Messages, feedback, support requests, newsletter subscriptions
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Payment Information: Billing details, transaction records (processed through secure payment gateways)
Information Collected Automatically
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, click behavior
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Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies
Information from Third Parties
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Social media profile information (if you sign up using social login)
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Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:
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Service Delivery: Providing access to courses, blogs, tutorials, and educational resources
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Account Management: Creating and managing user accounts
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Personalization: Customizing content and recommendations based on your interests
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Communication: Sending newsletters, course updates, promotional materials, and responding to inquiries
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Payment Processing: Facilitating transactions for paid services (if applicable)
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Analytics & Improvement: Understanding user behavior to enhance website functionality and user experience
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Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, spam, and security threats
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Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and responding to legal requests
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Networking: Facilitating connections with AI visionaries and community members
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Service Providers
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Hosting Providers: For website infrastructure and data storage
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Email Service Providers: For sending newsletters and communications
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Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Razorpay, PayPal, Stripe, etc.)
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Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Mixpanel for usage analytics
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Customer Support Tools: For managing support tickets
All third-party service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental regulations, or to:
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Protect our legal rights and property
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Prevent fraud or illegal activities
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Ensure safety of users and the public
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure:
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Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
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Access Controls: Role-based access and authentication mechanisms
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Regular Security Audits: Periodic vulnerability assessments
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Secure Storage: Data stored on secure servers with backup systems
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Employee Training: Regular training on data protection and privacy
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Data Breach Response: Immediate notification to affected users and the Data Protection Board of India in case of any breach
Your Rights Under DPDP Act 2023
As a Data Principal, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
You can request information about what personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction
You can request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal data.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time for data processing based on consent.
Right to Nominate
You can nominate another person to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity.
Right to Grievance Redressal
You have the right to file a complaint if you believe your data rights have been violated.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@akshay05.com
We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt.
Cookies and Tracking
Types of Cookies We Use:
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Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (login, navigation)
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Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand user behavior
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Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
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Marketing Cookies: Track advertising effectiveness (with your consent)
Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
When we make significant changes, we will:
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Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
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Notify you via email or prominent website notice
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Seek fresh consent if required by law
Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.