OUR PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Welcome to Lin Academy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are a specialized educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality mentorship and training. We value the trust you place in us when you enroll in our courses or use our digital resources.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our website (www.linacademy.in) or enrolling in our programs, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

To provide effective mentorship and access to our digital infrastructure, we collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

• Identity: Full Name.

• Contact: Email Address (Specifically your Google Account/Gmail required for Google Classroom access) and Phone Number (for official updates).

• Payment Data: Transaction ID and Payment Mode. Note: We do not store your credit card or bank PINs. All financial transactions are processed via secure banking channels, UPI interfaces, or trusted third-party payment gateways.

B. Academic Data

• Progress Tracking: Your test scores, answer sheet submissions, and attendance records within our Learning Management System (LMS).

• Digital Footprint: Information on which digital resources (PDFs, Videos) you have accessed to ensure compliance with our IP policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for educational and operational purposes:

1. Course Delivery: To grant you access to the exclusive Google Classroom and Google Meet sessions for your enrolled batch.

2. Communication: To send you batch schedules, urgent updates, or "Class Resources" via Email or WhatsApp.

3. Academic Evaluation: To review your assessments/answer writing and provide personalized feedback.

4. Security: To monitor for suspicious account activity (e.g., unauthorized login attempts).

4. Third-Party Services (Our Infrastructure)

Lin Academy operates on a "Cloud Campus" model. We share data only with the trusted platforms necessary to run the academy:

• Google Workspace (Classroom, Drive, Meet): Your email and name are shared with Google to create your student profile in our digital classroom. Google’s privacy policy governs the data stored on their servers.

• Payment Gateways: For processing course fees securely.

• WhatsApp: Used for broadcasting quick updates to enrolled students.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to marketing agencies or other educational institutes.

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

• Encryption: Our website uses SSL encryption.

• Cloud Security: Student data (submissions, records) is stored on secure Google Drive servers with enterprise-grade protection.

• Access Control: Only the Academy Administration has access to your academic records.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses standard cookies to ensure the site functions correctly and to analyze basic traffic patterns (e.g., visitor numbers). We do not use invasive tracking cookies for third-party advertising.

7. Your Rights

As a student, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the academic data we hold about you.

• Correction: Ask us to update your email or phone number if it changes.

• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data after your course duration ends (subject to our legal obligation to keep financial records).

8. Updates to This Policy

Lin Academy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our technology or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via the website or email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about your privacy or data security, please contact the Administration directly:

• Email: director@linacademy.in

• Page: Lin Academy Help & Support