Last Updated: 10-12-2024
Thank you for visiting HGWC Academy (https://hgwcacademy.com/). At HGWC Academy, protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you interact with our services (e.g., registering for courses or making donations), we may collect personal details, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment information (for donations and course fees)
- Address (for correspondence)
Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information, such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Cookies and usage data
Sensitive Information
For specific activities or courses, you may provide sensitive information (e.g., religious affiliation). This is collected with your explicit consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Provide Services: Enroll you in courses, process donations, and manage your account.
- Communicate: Send updates, newsletters, and notifications about our activities.
- Improve Our Services: Enhance the user experience, analyze website performance, and develop new features.
- Legal Obligations: Comply with legal requirements and protect against fraud or misuse.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Track website usage and improve user experience.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analyze website traffic through tools like Google Analytics.
You can control cookie settings in your browser.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help with payment processing, website hosting, or communications.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations.
- Affiliates and Partners: For collaborative programs or courses, with your consent.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption for payment transactions.
- Secure servers and access controls.
- Regular security audits.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Update or Correct inaccuracies.
- Delete your data under certain conditions.
- Withdraw Consent for data processing.
- Opt-Out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hgwcpoovai@gmail.com.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the data.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Please review it regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hgwcpoovai@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 95001 14276
- Address: Poonamallee, Chennai – 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
This Privacy Policy helps ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and promotes transparency for users of HGWC Academy.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.