Welcome to DS Science Academy (https://dsscience.academy/). We value the privacy of our students, parents, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you enroll in our coaching programs, visit our website, or interact with us via communication channels, including WhatsApp.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when enrolling in courses, filling out inquiry forms, or communicating with us. This may include:
- Identity Data: Student Name, Parent/Guardian Name.
- Contact Data: Email address, Phone number, and WhatsApp number.
- Academic Data: School, class, and academic preferences or performance records.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various operational and educational purposes, including:
- To process registrations, admissions, and manage student records.
- To provide academic updates, course schedules, and performance reports.
- To send transactional and promotional communications, alerts, and notifications via WhatsApp, SMS, and email.
- To respond to your inquiries, support requests, or feedback.
- To improve our website user experience and educational offerings.
WhatsApp Communication Policy
In compliance with Meta Business Policies, we explicitly clarify our communication practices via WhatsApp:
- We only send WhatsApp messages to users (students/parents) who have explicitly opted-in, shared their contact numbers with us through our inquiry forms, or initiated a conversation with us.
- Messages may include class schedules, exam updates, fee reminders, student performance tracking, and occasional announcements about new batches or courses.
- You can opt out of WhatsApp communications at any time by replying with "STOP" or contacting us directly at our official support channels.
Data Protection and Security
We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to student data is restricted only to authorized personnel who need the information to perform their duties.
Sharing and Disclosure of Data
- No Sale of Data: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to third parties.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as SMS/WhatsApp gateway providers, hosting servers, or payment gateways) solely to facilitate our operations. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the deletion of your personal data from our active databases.
- Withdraw your consent for promotional messages (including WhatsApp and SMS) at any time.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date". We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Institution Name: DS Science Academy
Website: https://dsscience.academy/
Email: admin@dsscience.academy
Contact Number: +91-80055 98377