Privacy Policy - ND Tv Scholar

NDTV Scholar (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all visitors, users, members, and affiliated third parties accessing our online services through https://ndtvscholar.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, the purposes and legal bases for processing, how we secure and store your data, your rights under applicable data protection laws—including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)—and how you can contact us with any concerns or requests.

1. COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

At NDTV Scholar, we hold your privacy as a fundamental right. In alignment with international privacy regulations, we adhere to the highest standards of data protection, security, and transparency. Our approach is privacy-first, ensuring your personal information is handled lawfully, fairly, and in a manner that respects your individual rights.

2. SCOPE OF POLICY AND DATA CONTROLLER ROLE

This Privacy Policy applies to all users and visitors of https://ndtvscholar.com. NDTV Scholar serves as the Data Controller for all personal data collected through our Website and related services. This means we determine the purposes and methods of processing your personal information as outlined in this policy.

3. CATEGORIES OF DATA PROCESSED

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data:
Information collected automatically during your visit, including browser type and version, IP address, referring URLs, time stamps, session duration, page interactions, and system diagnostics.

b. Account Data:
Personal details provided upon registration or account creation, such as your full name, physical address, email address, and phone number.

c. Profile Data:
Information related to your preferences, enrollments, learning activities, browsing behaviors, saved content, and other choices you make while interacting with the Website.

d. Communication Data:
Records of your interactions with us, including support tickets, feedback submissions, email correspondence, chat logs, and any other contact history.

e. Technical Data:
Device-specific data, including your device type, operating system, language and time zone settings, hardware model, browser plugins, and network identifiers.

f. Transaction Data:
Details regarding purchases or other transactions carried out through our Website, including payment methods, transaction history, order confirmations, and delivery status.

g. Preference Data:
Marketing and communication preferences, consent records, and information provided in response to promotional offers or surveys.

4. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data in accordance with the following legal bases under the GDPR and, where applicable, CCPA:

– Consent: Where you have given clear and informed consent to process your data for a specific purpose.
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you, such as providing educational or account services.
– Legal Obligation: When we are required by law to process certain data.
– Legitimate Interest: Where necessary for our legitimate interests, such as protecting the security of our Website or communicating with our users, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

5. YOUR RIGHTS

You have specific rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable legal frameworks. These include:

– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and receive a copy of such data.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Ask us to delete your data where there is no legal or contractual obligation to retain it.
– Right to Restriction: Request that we limit processing when certain conditions apply.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, or request its transfer to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
– California Rights (CCPA): California residents also have the right to opt out of the “sale” of personal data, request disclosure of categories of data collected, and request deletion of their information.

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact our privacy team at [email protected].

6. SECURITY MEASURES

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data:

– Data Encryption: All sensitive personal and financial information is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption algorithms.
– Access Controls: Role-based access limitations ensure that personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel.
– Intrusion Monitoring: We proactively monitor systems for unauthorized access and anomalies.
– Data Backups: Regular backups are taken and stored securely to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery compliance.
– Staff Training: All team members undergo routine privacy and data security trainings to maintain compliance and awareness.

7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Where personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area or other applicable jurisdictions, such transfers occur only where adequate safeguards are in place. These include:

– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
– Transfers to service providers in jurisdictions with an adequacy decision.
– Additional contractual, organizational, and technical safeguards.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

– Usage Data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytics and system optimization.
– Account Data: Stored for the duration of your account and up to 6 years thereafter to comply with legal obligations.
– Profile Data: Retained as long as relevant to your interactions with the platform.
– Communication Data: Retained for 3 years for customer service and internal auditing.
– Technical Data: Retained for up to 1 year for performance diagnostics.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years as required by financial and taxation laws.
– Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent or delete your account.

9. COOKIE POLICY

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning of the Website.
– Functional Cookies: To remember user preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: To understand Website usage and improve performance through anonymized statistics.
– Performance Cookies: To analyze technical performance and identify issues.

Cookies are deployed using secure methods and are subject to applicable data protection rules.

10. COOKIE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE

In accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements:

– Users are presented with a cookie banner upon initial Website visit.
– Consent is obtained before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
– You may update or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via the Website’s Cookie Settings panel.
– Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies via settings.

11. SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN

NDTV Scholar does not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected without verified parental consent, we will delete it immediately. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

12. POLICY UPDATES AND USER NOTIFICATIONS

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy to reflect legal updates, technological advancements, or service changes. Significant changes will be communicated through notices on the Website or via email, where legally required. Continued use of the Website following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Privacy Compliance Team
NDTV Scholar
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ndtvscholar.com

We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and your concerns are addressed in a timely and compliant manner.

NDTV Scholar complies fully with GDPR, CCPA, and all applicable international privacy laws. Please contact us should you have any questions about how we process and protect your personal data.