Our Commitment to Privacy under Indian Laws
Quality Education and Deployment Pvt. Ltd. (“we”, “us”, or “the Company”) is committed to safeguarding your personal information in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable Indian privacy regulations. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data through our website, our assessment platform Certifying Your Skills, and other communications. By providing your personal data, you consent to its processing as described herein. We encourage you to review this statement periodically for any updates. For questions, please call +91 888 699 1370 or email info@quality-education.net.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
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Enrollment and Certification:
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When you enroll as a learner or register or send an inquiry on our website or the Certifying Your Skills platform, we collect information including your full name, email address, region within India, and details on how you discovered us. You may optionally provide additional information such as your company name.
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In compliance with Indian privacy regulations, any sensitive personal data (for example, biometric or financial details) is collected only with your explicit consent and for clearly defined purposes, such as eligibility for government funding or course-specific requirements.
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Course Interaction and Learning Experience:
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We collect data on your interactions with our Course Materials and the Certifying Your Skills assessment platform. This data helps us monitor your progress, improve the learning experience, and tailor our educational offerings.
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Additional personal data may be collected when you use our learning tools, customer support channels, or online skills tests.
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Payment Processing:
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When paying for a course or assessment online, you will provide payment details (such as credit/debit card information, email, and phone number). This information is processed securely over an encrypted connection by our trusted payment service providers, which may include banks like Kotak Mahindra Bank, Razorpay, or any other authorized financial institution. We do not store your payment information; it is used solely to process transactions and issue refunds in accordance with our website’s terms and conditions.
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Cookies and Tracking:
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We use cookies and similar technologies to track your interactions with our website and to improve user experience and service delivery. For further details, please refer to our Use of Cookies Statement.
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Purposes for Processing and Disclosures
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
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Service Delivery: To facilitate enrollment, provide access to courses and assessments, and support your learning journey.
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Regulatory Compliance: To ensure compliance with Indian laws, including eligibility checks for government funding.
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Communication: To respond to queries, deliver updates on course developments, and inform you about relevant offers—only when you have opted in.
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Research and Improvement: For collecting anonymized statistical data to enhance our educational services.
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Legal Obligations: To safeguard our legal rights and comply with regulatory or legal proceedings as required by Indian law.
Data Sharing:
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With your consent or as required for service delivery, we may share certain personal data with awarding bodies, government agencies (including the Skills Funding Agency via their Learner Registration Service), and sponsors such as employers or trade organizations.
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Authorized service providers and approved centers associated with our courses will have access to your essential details (e.g., name, date of birth, contact information, learner reference number) strictly for service provision and compliance purposes.
Security and Data Protection
We have implemented robust technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and integrity of your personal data. This includes:
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Secure Servers: Your account and associated data are stored on secure servers with password protection, accessible only to a limited number of trained employees and authorized sub-contractors under strict confidentiality agreements.
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Regular Backups: We perform regular backups and updates to our systems to prevent data loss and unauthorized access.
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Encryption: Sensitive information transmitted online is encrypted using industry-standard protocols. However, please note that no online transmission can be guaranteed as completely secure, and you assume any associated risks.
Your Rights Under Indian Law
In accordance with Indian privacy guidelines, you have the right to:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (a nominal fee may apply).
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Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
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Restriction: Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data if it is likely to cause you unjustified harm or distress.
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Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, which may affect our ability to provide certain services.
To exercise these rights or for further inquiries regarding our data processing practices, please contact us at +91 888 699 1370 or via email at info@quality-education.net.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our legal rights. Records of deleted data (such as correspondence with tutors) may be kept for a reasonable period as part of your learning record.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Statement, to request access or corrections, or to address concerns about your personal data, please contact:
Quality Education and Deployment Pvt. Ltd.
Janapriya Nile Valley, Chandanagar, Hyderabad 500050
Phone: +91 888 699 1370
Email: info@quality-education.net
Promotional Activities
Quality Education and Deployment Pvt. Ltd. (QE&D) and its authorized partners may use your personal information to share promotional activities, including updates on new courses, special offers, events, and other marketing communications. This information may be used to keep you informed about developments that might interest you. If you do not wish to receive these communications, you may opt out at any time by contacting us or adjusting your communication preferences through the Website.
Approval
This Privacy Statement has been approved and authorized by:
Name: Winston George Koola
Position: Business Owner, Director
Date: 27th March 2025