Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Vidya Vistara (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our Website, Mobile Application, and other services (collectively, the "Services").
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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1. Information You Provide Directly
This includes information you provide when you Register with us. Examples of this information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, username, password, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.
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2. Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage. This may include:
a. Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your access.
b. Device Information: Information about your device, including device model, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
c. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
d. Location Data: With your consent, we may collect precise location data from your device.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for various purposes, including to:
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1. Provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
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2. Personalize your experience and deliver content and product offerings relevant to your interests.
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2. Personalize your experience and deliver content and product offerings relevant to your interests.
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3. Process your transactions and fulfill your orders.
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4. Communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.
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5. Send you marketing and promotional communications (where permitted by law). You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
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6. Analyze how our Services are used and improve their functionality.
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7. Detect, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activities.
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8. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
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9. For other purposes for which we provide specific notice at the time of collection.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
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1. Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, analytics providers, and marketing agencies. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information. -
2. Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information. -
3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government investigation. -
4. Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others. -
5. With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent. -
6. Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you with third parties for various purposes, including analytics and marketing.
Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding your personal information:
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1. Access and Correction: You may have the right to access and update the personal information we hold about you. -
2. Deletion: You may have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. -
3. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails or by contacting us directly. -
4. Cookies: You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. -
5. Location Data: You can typically disable location services on your device.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the specified age, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website or through other appropriate means. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of a revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.