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Privacy Policy

At PanIIT OpenEdx LMS, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and other identifiers required for user registration and course enrollment. Demographic details like age, gender, and location through system integration with the ERP of PanIIT Alumni Foundation.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the LMS, such as pages visited, time spent on the platform, and course progress.
  • Device Information: Details about the device used to access the LMS, including browser type, operating system, and IP address.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Facilitate user registration, authentication, and access to courses.
  • Provide a personalized learning experience by tailoring course content and recommendations.
  • Track progress and issue course completion certificates.
  • Communicate updates, announcements, or important information about your courses.
  • Enhance the functionality, security, and user experience of the LMS.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted vendors to support platform operations (e.g., hosting services, analytics tools).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  • Consent: We will share your data if you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data.
  • Regular security audits and updates.
  • Restricted access to user data based on roles.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After this period, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing (note: this may limit your access to some services).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at edtech@parfi.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The LMS uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect usage data. By using the platform, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect platform functionality.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the LMS constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

  • Email: edtech[@]parfi[.]org

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring a secure learning environment for all users.