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At WINMINDS Education Private Limited, your privacy is extremely important to us. As a proud franchise of CPISD (Centre for Public Innovation & Skill Development), we are committed to protecting the personal information of students, parents, website visitors, and all those who interact with our educational services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or enroll in our programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

a) Personal Identification Information

• Full Name
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Address

b) Educational & Career Information

• Academic Qualifications
• Preferred Course or Program
• Career Interests or Goals

c) Website Usage Data

• IP Address
• Device and Browser Type
• Pages Visited and Time Spent
• Location (approximate, based on IP)

d) Optional Information

• Feedback, testimonials, or queries submitted voluntarily
• Uploaded documents for admission or verification (e.g., ID proof, certificates)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries or requests
• To process course registration and admissions
• To send course updates, offers, or important notifications
• To provide placement or career support
• To maintain internal records and improve our services
• To analyze website performance and user behavior for a better user experience
• To fulfill any legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

3. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only. While we follow best practices, no system is entirely immune to risk. Please take reasonable precautions (e.g., avoid sharing OTPs or passwords).

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking tools to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies help us:

• Understand user preferences
• Monitor traffic and site performance
• Personalize content and offers

You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may limit certain features of our website.

5. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child without permission, please contact us immediately for removal.

6. Third-Party Services & Links

Our website may link to external platforms, such as:

• Government portals (e.g., NSDC, Skill India)
• Online Learning Portals (e.g., LMS or E-Skill platforms)
• Social Media Channels
• Payment Gateways

WINMINDS Education is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these third-party websites.

7. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational limitations)
• Withdraw consent for marketing or communication purposes

To exercise your rights, please email us at info@winmindseducation.in.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations. Once it is no longer required, we securely dispose of your data.

9. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to comply with changes in law or operational updates. When we do, the revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

WINMINDS Education Private Limited
Address :- Winminds Education Private Limited Lovejeet Sandhu C/O Rajwanti Building Shakrala, Mehli, Shimla Himachal Pradesh 171013
Email: info@winmindseducation.in
Phone: 8894371154
Website: www.winmindseducation.in

By using our website and services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.