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Privacy Policy1. Information We Collect2. Purpose of Data Collection3. Lawful Basis for Processing4. Data Sharing and Disclosure5. Data Protection and Security6. Data Retention7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies8. Children’s Privacy9. Your Rights under the DPDP Act10. Contact Information11. Policy Updates

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6 Oct 2025

Last Updated: 6 Oct 2025

STEM Engine (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of students, parents, staff, and visitors (“you,” “your”) in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable Indian data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website https://www.stemengine.in, enroll in our programs, or use our educational services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information depending on your interaction with us:

A. Personal Information

Information that can identify you, such as:

  • Name, date of birth, gender

  • Parent/guardian details (for minors)

  • Contact information (address, email, phone number)

  • Student enrollment, attendance, and academic records

  • Payment and billing details

  • Photographs, video recordings (with consent, for identification or event purposes)

  • Login credentials for online learning platforms

B. Non-Personal Information

Collected automatically when you visit our website:

  • IP address, browser type, device and operating system

  • Website usage statistics (pages visited, time spent, referring URL)

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your information only for legitimate educational and operational purposes, including:

  • Admission and registration management

  • Providing educational and support services

  • Communication of academic schedules, progress, and results

  • Payment processing and fee management

  • Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

  • Improving educational delivery and digital platforms

  • Marketing of institute programs or events (only with consent)

We ensure that personal data is used only for the purpose for which it was collected, unless you provide consent for a new purpose.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (especially for marketing, photos, videos, or online platforms)

  • Performance of educational services (admissions, classes, results)

  • Legal compliance (government reporting, safety regulations)

  • Legitimate educational interests (improving operations, learning outcomes)

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 10).

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited data only with:

  • Service providers (IT support, hosting, payment gateways, transport, or communication vendors)

  • Regulatory authorities (if legally required)

  • Accreditation or examination bodies

  • Marketing or media partners (only after explicit consent)

All such partners are bound by confidentiality agreements and are required to use the data solely for authorized purposes.

5. Data Protection and Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (SSL)

  • Restricted access to authorized staff only

  • Regular audits and security reviews

  • Employee training on data privacy

However, you understand that no data transmission over the Internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected,

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, or

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Upon request or completion of your relationship with us, your data may be deleted, anonymized, or archived securely.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the site.

8. Children’s Privacy

We take special care to protect children’s data.

For students under 18 years of age, personal information is collected only with parental or guardian consent.

Parents/guardians have the right to review, correct, or request deletion of their child’s data.

9. Your Rights under the DPDP Act

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request details of your personal data held by us.

  • Right to Correction: Request correction or updating of inaccurate data.

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of data when it is no longer necessary.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt out of communications or specific processing.

  • Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge a complaint with our Data Protection Officer (DPO) if you have concerns. Email: info@stemengine.in 

To exercise these rights, contact us as described below.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact:

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

STEM Engine

Email: info@stemengine.in

Phone: 9318328394

Website: https://www.stemengine.in 

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your concern to the Data Protection Board of India as per the DPDP Act, 2023.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices.

The latest version will always be available on our website, with the “Last Updated” date noted above.