This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) governs the manner in which EdX Guider collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information of its users. The Policy also describes the practices that we apply to such user information, users’ privacy rights, and choices regarding their information. To clarify, this Policy applies to all users of EdX Guider (referred to as “Learners”, “You”, “Your”).

By accessing and using EdX Guider, providing Your Personal Information, or by otherwise signalling Your agreement when the option is presented to You, You consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information described in this Policy and Terms of Use, and EdX Guider disclaims all liabilities arising therefrom. If You do not agree with any provisions of this Policy and/or the Terms of Use, You should not access or use EdX Guider or engage in communications with us and are required to leave immediately. If any information You have provided or uploaded on EdX Guider violates the terms of this Policy or the Terms of Use, we may be required to delete such information upon informing You of the same and revoke Your access if required, without incurring any liability to You. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Privacy Policy can be found in our Terms of Use. Please read this Policy carefully prior to accessing EdX Guider and using any of the services or products offered therein. If You have any questions, please contact us at the contact information provided below.

 

Personal Information 

“Personal Information” shall mean the information which identifies a Learner i.e., first and last name, identification number, email address, age, gender, location, photograph and/or phone number provided at the time of registration or any time thereafter on EdX Guider.

“Sensitive Personal Information” shall include (i) passwords and financial data (except the truncated last four digits of credit/debit card), (ii) health data, (iii) official identifiers (such as biometric data, Aadhaar number, social security number, driver’s license, passport, etc.), (iv) information about sexual life, sexual identifier, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief or affiliation, (v) account details and passwords, or (vi) other data/information categorized as “sensitive personal data” or “special categories of data” under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and/or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (“Data Protection Laws”), and in context of this Policy or other equivalent/similar legislations.

Usage of the term “Personal Information” shall include “Sensitive Personal Information” as may be applicable to the context of its usage.

Information We Collect 

We may collect both personal and non-personal identifiable information from You in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when You visit EdX Guider, register on the platform, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources made available by us.

However, please note that:

• We do not ask You for Personal Information unless we truly need it (e.g., during registration for content on EdX Guider).
• We do not share Your Personal Information with anyone except to comply with applicable laws, develop our products and services, or protect our rights.
• We do not store Personal Information on our servers unless required for the ongoing operation of EdX Guider.

 

Personal Identifiable Information:   We may collect personally identifiable information such as Your name and email address to enable Your access to EdX Guider and its services/products. We will collect this only if voluntarily submitted by You. You can always refuse to provide such information; however, it may prevent You from accessing services or products on EdX Guider or from engaging in certain activities.

Non-Personal Identifiable Information:   When You interact with EdX Guider, we may collect non-personal-identifiable information such as browser name, language preference, referring site, date/time of requests, operating system, Internet service provider, and other similar technical data.

Cookies:   To enhance user experience, EdX Guider may use cookies. You may choose to refuse cookies or set alerts when they are sent; however, some features may not function properly.

How We Use and Share Information  

We may use Your Personal Information for the following purposes:

1. To provide access: Allow You to use EdX Guider, fulfill purchases, verify user details, provide customer support, and resolve glitches.
2. To improve and secure: Customize and enhance EdX Guider while preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud, misuse, or illegal activity.
3. To communicate: Use Your email to share order details, updates, offers, services, feedback requests, or respond to inquiries.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise exploit Your personally identifiable information. However, we may share aggregated demographic data not linked to any user’s personal identity with trusted affiliates or partners.

You retain rights to limit the information provided, communications received, and cookies enabled, though refusal may restrict full use of EdX Guider.

Your Rights  

Learners may have the following rights (subject to local laws such as GDPR, PDPB, or CCPA):

• Right to confirmation and access
• Right to correction and updates
• Right to be forgotten
• Right to erasure of data
• Right to restrict disclosure
• Right to portability (where applicable)

 

Requests can be made directly within EdX Guider or via the grievance contact listed below.

Protection of Your Information  

EdX Guider implements reasonable security measures to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Disclosure is limited to:

1. Employees, contractors, and affiliates needing access for legitimate purposes.
2. Legal authorities or government agencies, where disclosure is required to comply with law or safeguard rights, property, or safety.

Third-Party Websites  

EdX Guider may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their practices or content. Your interaction with such sites is subject to their policies.

Cross-Border Data Transfer  

Your data may be stored and processed on Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers in India or other countries where our affiliates/service providers are located. These countries may have different privacy laws, and Your data may become subject to such laws and disclosures.

Data Retention  

We retain Your information as long as necessary for legal, compliance, or operational purposes. Deleting Your account will remove Personal Information except where retention is legally required.

Modifications to this Policy  

EdX Guider may revise this Policy periodically. Updated versions will include a revised “last updated” date. Continued use of EdX Guider after such changes implies acceptance.

Grievances  

If You have concerns, grievances, or privacy-related queries, please contact us at:
📧 sreevidhya.santhosh@gmail.com

Country-Specific Rights  

• India: Rights under the upcoming Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB).
• UK/EU/EEA: Rights under GDPR, including access, rectification, erasure, objection, portability, and the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.
• California (CCPA): Rights to know, access, opt-out, non-discrimination, and deletion of Personal Information.

 

(Details of CCPA collection, verification, and consumer rights apply as per law.)