Introduction
This privacy policy explains what personal information this website uses, why and how we use it, how we protect your personal information, who has access to it and how you can control this data. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should you be asked to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy statement.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page to ensure it is accurate to our current procedures as well as easy for you to understand.
What personal information we collect
We collect the following data:
Identity data: first name, last name, login/username, educational background
Contact data: email address, phone number, residential address, billing address
Transaction and engagement data: date, selection and usage of program(s) or service(s); course certificate status(es): date(s), course name(s); details about your account access: date, time, page access
Financial data: credit card details required for processing payments
Technical and usage data: location information: IP address, time zone; device information: browser type and version, operating system and platform
Communications and marketing data: opt-in status preferences of communication
How and why we collect this personal information
This data is generally required to understand your needs, conduct our business legally and optimally, and provide you with better service.
Identity data is collected so we can interact with you on a personal level and manage your individual account. We collect this data when:
- You complete a contact form to communicate with us
- You complete a sign up form for a program or service
- You complete a login form to access your existing account with us
- You complete a comment form on a blog
Contact data is collected so we can communicate with you about your expressed interests. We collect this data when:
- You complete a contact form to communicate with us
- You complete a sign up form for a program or service
- You complete a comment form on a blog
Financial data is collected so we can process your purchases. We collect this data when you purchase a program or service.
Transaction and engagement data is collected so we can process your requests and understand how you use the services and programs you have signed up for. We collect this data when:
- You complete a contact form to communicate with us
- You complete a sign up form for a program or service
- You complete a comment form on a blog
- You complete a login form to access your existing account with us
- You access course content including videos and quizzes
Technical and usage data is collected so we can understand what kind of technology you use. We collect this date when you access any page on our website. You are not require to complete a form for this data to be collected.
Communications and marketing data is collected so we can be informed about your preferences. We collect this data when:
- You complete any forms on our website
- You sign up for any of our programs or services
- You communicate with us directly via email or on social media
How we use and secure your data
Your privacy is important to us, so we take measures to ensure it is safe by using secure online services.
What stores your data
WordPress powers this website database and your U.S. certification program applications
Talent LMS powers our e-learning database
WooCommerce and MindBodyOnline process course registration and payments
WaiverKing processes your U.S. certification program enrollment forms
Mailchimp processes your email opt-in and subscription
Zoho processes your contact forms, inquiries and Europe certification program applications
Zoom processes your free webinar registration
Google and Facebook/Instagram store information about your advertising exposure and engagement
Who has access to your data
pIn order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure we have put in place suitable
physical,
electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect
online.
All of our data is stored in secure environments requiring user authentication.
We do not transfer your personal information to individuals or entities outside of our
institutional business activity. Your personal information is only accessible by employees
of
Scholl of Ayurveda, U.S. and our partner institutions, Scholl of Ayurveda Limited, India, unless
you
directly request otherwise.
Data retention
We retain your data for a few reasons:
- To continue serving you as a customer.
- To satisfy legal requirements as a business institution, including accounting, compliance and tax purposes. You may request we change, update or delete certain data – see below for more details.
How cookies are used
This site uses cookies to improve your experience using it.
Google Analytics utilizes traffic log cookies to identify the pages used by you. This tool
analyzes your web page traffic data so we can improve this website to function better for
you. This information is only used for statistical analysis purposes.
WordPress, WooCommerce, MindBodyOnline, Zoho and Zoom utilize cookies to store information
in forms to make login and access easier for you.
Google Adwords, Facebook and Instagram utilize cookies to track which ads you have seen from
us and how you engaged with them. This helps us understand how to offer you programs and
services which genuinely interest you, and how to avoid offering you things which won’t
interest you.
How you can control and update your personal information
We strive to make it as easy as possible for you to update your personal information within our systems. Some data you have the control to update or delete, while other data we are legally responsible to retain.
Data we are legally responsible to retain
- Identity, contact and financial data must be retained for 6 years for tax purposes. This applies to all customers who have made any form of payment for our services and programs.
- Identity, transaction and engagement data must be retained for 50 years for reporting purposes to the Bureau for Private and Post-Secondary Education, CA and Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board, WA. This applies to all customers who have enrolled as students in our certification programs.
Who to contact about personal information
If you have any questions, need to update your personal information or have any concerns about this policy, please contact us at:
info@ayurvedacollege.netSchool of Ayurveda and Panchakarma
Level 3, Union Complex,
Opp. Safire Restaurant,Nr.Makkani,
South Bazar,Kannur, Kerala,
South India-670 002