Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Connect Shiksha (a unit of Nextvanta Innovation Pvt. Ltd.) ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with our educational programs including Future Skills Labs, workshops, courses, and Industry Innovation Cell (IIC) programs.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

• Name and designation of contact persons (Principals, Directors, HODs)
• Institution name and address
• Phone numbers and email addresses
• Student names and class information (for workshop/course enrollment)
• City and district information

2.2 Non-Personal Information

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address and location data
• Pages visited and time spent on our website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To process partnership inquiries and demo requests from schools and colleges
• To enroll students in our courses, workshops, and training programs
• To communicate updates about our Future Skills Labs and educational programs
• To send certificates and achievement reports to students and institutions
• To share project progress videos with parents via WhatsApp (with consent)
• To improve our educational content and services
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Protection of Minor Students

As an EdTech company working with Class 6-12 students, we take special care to protect minor students' data:

• Student data is collected only through authorized school/institution channels
• Parental/guardian consent is obtained through the institution for all student enrollments
• Student photos/videos are used only for educational purposes and with explicit consent
• We do not sell or share student data with third-party advertisers
• Student data is retained only for the duration of the program plus reasonable record-keeping periods

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Partner Institutions: Sharing student progress reports with enrolled schools/colleges
• With Parents/Guardians: Sharing project updates and performance reports
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., email services, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.