Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NovaIn Training & Consultancy ("NovaIn", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, clients, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

2. Scope of Application

This policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Student program participants
  • Clients and potential clients
  • Job applicants
  • Partners and stakeholders

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name and contact details
  • Academic qualifications
  • Professional background
  • Educational institution details
  • Communication preferences
  • Demographic information
  • Technical skills and interests

3.2 Collection Methods

Information is collected through:

  • Online application forms
  • Website interactions
  • Email communications
  • Direct consultations
  • Program registration processes
  • Voluntary submissions

3.3 Sensitive Personal Data

We may collect sensitive personal information in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000:

  • Identification documents
  • Academic certificates
  • Contact information
  • Professional credentials

4. Purpose of Data Collection

4.1 Student Program

  • Program administration
  • Skill assessment
  • Personalized learning experiences
  • Communication about training opportunities
  • Certification process management

4.2 Consulting Services

  • Project scoping and delivery
  • Client communication
  • Service improvement
  • Business development
  • Performance tracking

4.3 General Purposes

  • Account management
  • Customer support
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Marketing communications (with explicit consent)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Sharing

We may share information with:

  • Academic institutions
  • Potential employers
  • Service providers
  • Legal authorities (when required by law)

5.2 Restrictions

  • We do not sell personal data
  • Third-party sharing is limited and purpose-specific
  • Sharing occurs only with user consent or legal requirement

6. Data Protection Mechanisms

6.1 Security Measures

  • Encrypted data storage
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Access controls
  • Regular security audits
  • Restricted internal data access

6.2 User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal information
  • Request data correction
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data deletion
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

7. Data Retention

7.1 Retention Period

  • Student data: Retained for 5 years after program completion
  • Client data: Retained for 7 years for legal and business purposes
  • Inactive user data: Deleted after 3 years

7.2 Deletion Process

  • Users can request complete data deletion
  • Deletion requests processed within 30 days
  • Critical legal and financial records may be retained

8. Cookies and Tracking

8.1 Website Tracking

  • We use cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics to improve user experience
  • Option to disable cookies in browser settings

9. Legal Compliance and Data Protection Framework

9.1 Applicable Laws and Regulations

NovaIn strictly adheres to the following legal frameworks:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000 and subsequent amendments
  • Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2011
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Companies Act, 2013 (for record-keeping provisions)

9.2 Specific Compliance Measures

  • Implement reasonable security practices as defined under Section 43A of the IT Act
  • Maintain data protection standards equivalent to IS/ISO/IEC 27001 security standards
  • Ensure sensitive personal data is processed with explicit user consent
  • Provide mechanisms for data breach notifications
  • Maintain audit trails for data access and processing

9.3 Consent and Transparency

  • Obtain explicit, informed consent before collecting sensitive personal information
  • Provide clear communication about data usage purposes
  • Enable users to withdraw consent at any time
  • Maintain transparency in data processing activities

9.4 User Data Protection Rights

Users are guaranteed the following rights under Indian legal frameworks:

  • Right to confirm data processing
  • Right to seek data corrections
  • Right to obtain data portability
  • Right to request data deletion
  • Right to restrict data processing

9.5 Regulatory Oversight

  • Recognize the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
  • Cooperate with regulatory investigations
  • Maintain documentation of data protection practices
  • Conduct periodic internal and external data protection audits

9.6 Penalties and Consequences

  • Acknowledge potential penalties under IT Act for non-compliance
  • Commit to rectifying any identified data protection violations
  • Maintain comprehensive records to demonstrate compliance

9.7 Cross-Border Data Transfer

  • Ensure any international data transfers comply with Indian data protection regulations
  • Obtain necessary consents for transferring data outside India
  • Implement additional security measures for cross-border data processing

10. Contact for Privacy Concerns

Privacy Officer:

11. Policy Updates

  • Policy may be updated periodically
  • Users will be notified of significant changes
  • Continued use implies acceptance of updated policy