Privacy Policy for Vidya

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vidya. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal and professional development information is treated with care and respect. This Privacy Policy applies to the employees of Team Computers and its sister companies. By accessing or using Vidya, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our practices regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our learning services:

• Personal Information: This includes first name, last name, username, date of birth, gender, photograph, email address, and other employee information required to run the application and process training modules.
• Technical Data: We collect IP addresses, browser types, time zone settings, operating systems, and other technology on the devices you use to access Vidya.
• Usage and Log Data: We track your interactions with Vidya, including courses visited, time spent on training pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and hold certain information, which you can manage through your browser.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery:To facilitate internal learning, track course completions, and manage employee certifications.
• Legal Compliance:To comply with regulatory obligations and resolve any disputes.
• Security: To protect the integrity of the platform and prevent unauthorized access or fraudulent activities.
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and gather feedback to enhance the learning experience.
• Communication:To send important account notifications, security updates, and organizational announcements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party providers who assist with hosting, maintenance, or specialized training content. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose information if required by law, such as a court order or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization with prior notice.

5. Data Security

We implement several security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols during transmission.
• Access Controls:We use role-based authentication to restrict data access to authorized personnel only.
• Monitoring and Backups:We monitor systems for vulnerabilities and perform regular data backups to ensure recovery in case of an incident.

6. Data Retention and Your Rights

• Retention: We retain your information only as long as necessary for business purposes, legal requirements (such as training records for employment law), or dispute resolution.
• Your Rights: You have the right to access your data, request the correction of inaccurate information, or request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer required for its original purpose.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Continued use of Vidya after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.