Daf Academy is an online education provider offering multiple course programs. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website (dafacademy.in), enrolment forms, payment processes, and all communications including WhatsApp group interactions.

For privacy-related queries, contact us at support@dafacademy.in.

We collect information you provide directly to us during the enrolment process and information automatically collected when you use our website.

Information you provide:

• Full name, email address, and phone number (WhatsApp);
• Educational background and current employment status;
• Payment information — processed and stored securely by Razorpay; we do not store card or banking details;
• Communications sent to us via WhatsApp, email, or any other channel.

Information collected automatically:

• Device type, browser, and operating system;
• Pages visited and time spent on our website;
• Referring URLs (how you found our site);
• IP address (used for analytics only, not for identification).

We use the information we collect only for purposes directly related to operating the program and communicating with you:

• To process your enrolment and confirm your seat;
• To communicate program schedules, session links, and resources;
• To add you to the batch WhatsApp group and manage group communications;
• To respond to your queries and provide support;
• To issue completion certificates;
• To improve our curriculum and teaching methods (using anonymised, aggregated feedback);
• To send relevant updates about future programs — you may opt out of these at any time.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only where necessary:

• Razorpay — to process payments securely. Their privacy policy governs how they handle your payment data;
• Google/Zoom/Video platform — session delivery platforms. Your participation in live sessions may be subject to their terms;
• WhatsApp — we use WhatsApp Business for group communication. Messages shared in the group are governed by WhatsApp's own privacy policy;
• Legal requirements — we may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

We do not share personally identifiable information with any other third parties.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:

• Enrolment records are retained for a minimum of 3 years for accounting and compliance purposes;
• Session recordings are retained for the duration of the program plus 90 days after batch completion;
• Communications data is retained for 1 year after the end of the program;
• You may request deletion of your data by contacting us — subject to legal retention obligations.

Under applicable Indian data protection laws and generally accepted privacy principles, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@dafacademy.in. We will respond within 30 days.

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the site. This includes tools like Google Analytics, which collects anonymous, aggregated data about website usage. No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so will not affect your ability to access program materials once enrolled.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• HTTPS encryption on all website pages;
• Secure payment processing via PCI-DSS compliant Razorpay;
• Restricted access to student data within our team;
• Regular review of our data handling practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly notifying affected individuals in the event of a data breach that poses a risk to their rights.

Our programs are intended for individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@dafacademy.in and we will take steps to delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will notify enrolled students via email or the batch WhatsApp group. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect when the most recent revision was made.

Continued use of our services after notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the data we hold about you, please reach out:

• Email: info@dafacademy.in
• WhatsApp: +91 9994502541
• Website: dafacademy.in

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 business days.