Privacy Policy

Nanotech Academy (Division of Best Nanotech Pvt Ltd.)
523-24, 5th Floor, Tower A
Emaar Digital Greens, Sector-61
Gurugram-122011, Haryana, India
Email: talent@bestnanotech.in | Phone: ‪+91 9818817303‬

Best Nanotech Pvt Ltd, through its division Nanotech Academy (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit or use www.nanotechacademy.in and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

This Privacy Policy is an electronic record under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its rules, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. It applies to all users in India and is governed by Indian law, with exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of Delhi.

1. What Data We Get

We collect information from you directly, through automated means, and from third-party sources. All data listed in this section is subject to processing activities including collecting, recording, structuring, storing, altering, retrieving, encrypting, pseudonymizing, erasing, combining, and transmitting.

Data You Provide Directly

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, phone number (optional), and account settings. For instructor accounts, we also collect your professional background and qualifications.

Profile Details

You may choose to provide profile information such as biography, profile photo, professional background, social media links, country, language preferences, and other optional details.

Course Interactions

We collect data about your course enrollments, quiz submissions, assignments, progress tracking, feedback, completion certificates, and interactions with instructors and other students.

Payment Information

When you make purchases, we collect billing name, billing address, and payment method details. Full payment card data is collected and processed by our payment partners; we do not store complete card information.

Communications and Support

We collect your contact information, messages, and other data when you contact our support team, including your name, email address, location, user ID, and any other information you provide.

Promotional Activities

If you participate in surveys, contests, or promotional activities, we may collect your name, email address, postal address, date of birth, or phone number.

Data We Collect Through Automated Means

Technical Data

We automatically collect IP address, device type, operating system, browser type and version, unique device identifiers, browser language, domain, and platform information.

Usage Data

We collect information about your interactions with our Services, including pages visited, time spent, clickstreams, search queries, date and time of access, referrer information, and other usage statistics.

Location Data

We collect approximate geographic location based on your IP address, including country, city, and geographic coordinates.

Data from Third-Party Sources

If you sign in via Google, Facebook, or other third-party platforms, we receive basic information such as your name, email address, and user identification number.

Business Contacts

For corporate customers, we may collect business contact information from third-party commercial sources.

2. How We Get Data About You

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to gather the data listed above. These tools help us remember your preferences, secure our Services, and improve your user experience.

Cookies and Data Collection Tools

We use various types of cookies and data collection tool

Strictly Necessary

These enable basic functionality like logging in, accessing content, and securing the site. They are required for proper functioning.

Functional

These remember your preferences and settings, provide additional features, and customize content to be more relevant to you.

Performance

These help measure and improve our Services by providing usage and performance data, visit counts, and traffic sources.

Advertising

These deliver relevant advertisements based on your usage patterns and data from our advertising partners.

Social Media

These enable social media functionality and may track users across sites for advertising purposes.

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

3. What We Use Your Data For

We process your data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable Indian laws. We use your data for the following purposes:

Service Provision

To provide and administer our Services, facilitate course participation, issue certificates, display customized content, and enable communication between users.

Payment Processing

To process payments to instructors and handle your transactions.

Account Management

To manage your account preferences, personalize your experience, and respond to your requests.

Communication

To send administrative messages, course progress notifications, promotional information (which you can opt out of), and respond to your inquiries.

Security and Fraud Prevention

To secure our Services, prevent fraud and abuse, troubleshoot issues, and verify instructor identities.

Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns, improve our Services, develop new features, and conduct research (including with AI consistent with our policies).

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect our rights and safety.

Marketing

To market our services, conduct surveys, and provide promotional offers.

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law. Upon account deletion, we will delete your data unless retention is required for legal compliance or safety purposes.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with the following parties under limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers for payment processing, cloud hosting, customer support, analytics, and marketing services under strict confidentiality obligations.

Instructors and Students

We share certain data (excluding email addresses) with instructors for courses you access. Your public profile and shared content may be visible to other users depending on your settings.

Legal Authorities

We may disclose data to comply with valid legal processes, court orders, government requests, or to protect our rights, property, and safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer your data to the successor organization under confidentiality protections.

Analytics and Research

We may share anonymized or aggregated data with analytics providers to improve our Services.

With Your Consent

We may share data with third parties when you provide explicit consent.

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures based on the type and sensitivity of data. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest

Access controls and monitoring

Regular security assessments

Incident response procedures

Staff training on data protection

While we use reasonable security measures, no system can be 100% secure. It is important to protect your password and notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

 

6. Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable Indian laws, you have the following rights:

 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and receive a copy of your personal data. You can update or correct your information through your account settings.

Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the original purpose, consent is withdrawn, or data has been processed unlawfully.

Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. This includes opting out of promotional communications.

Grievance Redressal

You have the right to file complaints about our data practices through our grievance mechanism. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

 Nomination

Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to nominate another individual to exercise these rights in the event of your death or incapacity.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at talent@bestnanotech.in. We may require verification of your identity before processing requests.

7.Jurisdiction-Specific Rules for India

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Compliance

We comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which governs the processing of digital personal data in India. Key aspects include:

Consent Requirements

We obtain valid consent that is free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous through clear affirmative action.

Privacy Notices

We provide clear, itemized privacy notices in simple language. You can access information in English or any of the 22 languages specified in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Children’s Data Protection

For users under 18 years of age, we obtain verifiable consent from parents or legal guardians. We prohibit behavioral monitoring, tracking, and targeted advertising directed at children.

Data Breach Notification

We report personal data breaches to the Data Protection Board of India and affected individuals as required by law.

Data Localization

We process and store data in accordance with Indian data localization requirements and transfer restrictions.

Information Technology Act, 2000

We comply with provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, particularly regarding sensitive personal data or information (SPDI). This includes:

Obtaining written consent for collection and disclosure of SPDI

Implementing reasonable security practices and procedures

Providing privacy policies for data handling

Appointing grievance officers to address complaints

Enforcement and Dispute Resolution

Disputes related to data protection are subject to the jurisdiction of the Data Protection Board of India and courts in Delhi. Civil court jurisdiction is excluded for matters under the DPDP Act.

Updates and Contact Information

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notice with appropriate advance warning. Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Nanotech Academy
Division of Best Nanotech Pvt Ltd
523-24, 5th Floor, Tower A
Emaar Digital Greens, Sector-61
Gurugram-122011, Haryana, India

Email: talent@bestnanotech.in
Phone: +91 9818817303
Grievance Officer: grievance@bestnanotech.in

Data Protection Officer

For matters specifically related to data protection and privacy:
Email: dpo@bestnanotech.in

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and in accordance with applicable Indian data protection laws. Your trust is important to us, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection and privacy in all our operations.