Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Vaagaivel Academy, a product of Vaagaivel Enterprises ("Vaagaivel Academy," "we," "us," or "our"), is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of all personally identifiable information of our users ("you" or "your"). By using, accessing, or participating in the Service, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy, which governs our collection and use of your information. This online privacy policy applies exclusively to information collected through our website and mobile applications (the "Service") and not to information collected offline. We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. If changes are made, we will post a notice on the Website for at least 7 days, and any revisions will become effective either at the end of that 7-day period or the first time you access the Service after the changes are posted, whichever comes first.

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with the Service, we gather two primary categories of information: information you voluntarily submit and information collected automatically through your interactions.

A. Information You Provide

Account Registration: When registering on our site or filling out a form, you may be asked to provide your name, e-mail address, mailing address, phone number, and location. You may also provide a hometown and submit information and content to your user profile.

Financial Information: If a feature requires a fee, our payment aggregator partners will collect credit/debit card and other financial information; however, Vaagaivel Academy does not store this financial data.

Activity Data: When you engage in educational activities on the Service, you generate Activity Data, which we store to provide you with the Service and personalized features.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Technical & Navigational Data: Upon entering the Website, we automatically collect technical information including your Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, pages visited, and average time spent on the site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information in the following ways:

To Personalize Your Experience: We use your profile information and data to respond better to your individual needs and offer customized delivery of information.
To Improve Our Platform: Technical and navigational information is analyzed to identify software compatibility issues and improve our Web design and functionality.
Communications: We may use your contact information to send periodic information, service-related announcements, and notifications regarding new services offered by us and our partners. You may generally opt out of voluntary emails, though we reserve the right to send mandatory account-related notices.
Aggregate Usage: Vaagaivel Academy may use aggregate or anonymous data, including Activity Data, for any purpose, and this may be shared with third parties in any manner.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for their independent use. We share your information only in the following limited, reasonably necessary circumstances:

Service Providers: We may provide your information to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as hosting the Service or sending emails. We implement reasonable contractual protections limiting their use of your information solely to the provision of services to Vaagaivel Academy.
Public/User Visibility: Profile information is presented back to you and may be visible to other users, who may also be able to supplement your profile via comments. Additionally, some performance information may be shown anonymously to other registered users if you are featured on a topper's list or similar category.
Legal & Safety Requirements: We may release your information when we believe it is necessary to comply with the law (such as subpoenas or court orders), enforce our site policies, prevent imminent harm or fraud, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Vaagaivel Academy or others.
Business Transfers: If the ownership of Vaagaivel Academy or its assets were to change via merger or acquisition, your personally-identifiable information may be transferred to the new owner, subject to the protections of this Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A cookie is a piece of data stored on your computer tied to information about you. We use session ID cookies to confirm users are logged in, understand and save your preferences for future visits, and compile aggregate data about site traffic to offer better experiences. You may deny or accept cookies through your browser settings; however, noting that disabling cookies may restrict your access to certain customized features on the Website.

6. Consumer Control & Opt-Out Options

Cross-App Advertising: You can opt out of having your mobile advertising identifiers used for certain types of interest-based, cross-app mobile behavioral advertising. For Android devices, open the Google Settings app, select "Ads," and select the option to opt-out of interest-based ads.

7. User Responsibilities & Account Security

Credential Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your Username, registered email, and password. You may not provide these to any third party. We implement a variety of security measures, including firewall barriers, encryption, and authentication procedures, to protect your session and data.

Information Exposure Risk: A specific feature of our site allows users to access another user's scores by entering both the user's username and registered email. Therefore, it is strictly your responsibility to ensure you do not reveal your username and registered email together to anyone unless you are willing to share your performance data with them. We are not responsible for any loss of confidentiality or account access resulting from actions outside our control or your violation of this policy. If you believe your credentials have been stolen, contact us immediately and change your password.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Service may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements when you leave our Service.

9. Grievance Reporting & Contact Information

We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on your feedback. If you have any questions or grievances with respect to our Privacy Policy, please contact our Grievance redressal team immediately.

Contact Email: [email protected]