Introduction

At Valaitamil Academy ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.valaitamilacademy.org) and use our services. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website and services:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details.
• Account Information: Username, password, and other account-related data if you create an account.
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and payment history if you make a purchase.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other activity data.
• Communication Data: Correspondence with us, such as customer support inquiries, feedback, or reviews.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To process your registration, provide access to courses or content, and deliver requested services.
• To Process Payments: To complete transactions, including course enrollments and any other purchases.
• To Improve User Experience: To understand how users engage with our website and services in order to improve functionality and content.
• To Communicate With You: To send you important updates about your account, courses, and other services. We may also send promotional emails, but you can opt-out at any time.
• To Protect Our Services: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, abuse, or illegal actions on the website.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using encryption, secure payment gateways, and regular security updates. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, improve website performance, and analyze usage patterns.

You can control cookie settings through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, or analytics tools) that may collect, store, and process your personal data. These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for their practices.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or provide other essential services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
• Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and Correct Your Information: You can review, update, or delete your personal information by accessing your account settings or contacting us directly.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in each email or by contacting us directly.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

8. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the country in which we are based, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country, where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

ValaiTamil Academy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 73055 71897