Saarthak (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a product of Gayatri IT Services. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
1. Definitions
- Personal Data: Any data that identifies an individual
- Data Principal: The user (student, parent, or educator)
- Data Fiduciary: Saarthak (Gayatri IT Services)
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect only necessary data:
a. Identity & Contact Data
- Name, email, phone number
- College/school details
b. Academic & Platform Data
- Course progress
- Coding submissions
- Assessments and performance
c. Technical Data
- IP address, browser type, device info
- Cookies and usage analytics
3. Purpose of Data Processing
- Course delivery and student evaluation
- Platform improvement and analytics
- Communication (updates, alerts)
- Certification and academic reporting
4. Consent
- Consent is collected during registration
- Users may withdraw consent at any time
By using Saarthak, you provide free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent for data processing.
5. Children’s Data
- Parental/guardian consent is required for users under 18
- No behavioural tracking or targeted advertising
- Data is used strictly for educational purposes
6. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Grievance redressal
7. Data Retention
- Student data: up to 3–5 years (academic records)
- Financial data: as per legal requirements
Data is securely deleted or anonymized after retention period.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data:
- With service providers (payment, hosting, analytics)
- With partner institutions (for enrolled programs)
- Within Gayatri IT Services for operations
- If required by law or government authorities
9. Data Security
- Encryption and secure storage
- Access control mechanisms
- Regular audits
10. Data Breach Notification
In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users and comply with DPDP reporting requirements.
11. Grievance Officer
Saarthak (A Product of Gayatri IT Services)
Email: contact@saarthak.ent
Response Time: Within 7 days
12. Updates to Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform implies acceptance of the updated policy.