Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Arden Academy (hereinafter referred to as "the Website") collects, stores, uses, and protects your information during your interaction with the Website. It is published in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2011, and Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. Your use and/or continued use of the Platform amounts to express consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy as well as the Terms of Use.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you use the Platform through registration, login, account creation, purchase of courses, test series, or any other communication, we may collect the following personally identifiable information:

• Name, email address, and contact details
• Date of birth, gender, and demographic information
• Telephone and mobile phone numbers
• Geographic location and mailing address
• Social media account details and profiles
• Academic preferences and exam selection
• Payment information (processed securely through payment gateways)

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To validate your identity and create/manage your user account
• To provide you with our Services, including course materials and test series
• To notify you of changes to our Services, Terms, and Privacy Policy
• For billing, financial reporting, and course administration
• To develop new products and services
• To send you newsletters, offers, and promotional materials
• To comply with applicable laws and legal requests
• For research and analytics to improve our Services
• To ensure the Service is presented effectively for your device

DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

As a strict policy, we do not disclose, share, or exploit your information without your express permission.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against:

• Unauthorized or unlawful processing
• Accidental loss, destruction, or damage
• Unauthorized access or disclosure

Important: Although we use best practices to protect your data, we cannot guarantee complete security of information transmitted via the internet. Any transmission is at your own risk. Payment information is not stored by us and is handled directly by authorized payment gateways.

DATA RETENTION

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary for our business purposes or as required by law.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Discontinue use of the Platform at any time

POLICY AMENDMENTS

Arden Academy may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time at its sole discretion. Your continued access or use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance of amendments. Please regularly check this page for the most current version of our Privacy Policy.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy is effective from January 2026 and shall be read in conjunction with the Terms & Conditions and other policies available on our website.