PRIVACY POLICY

learn.ashishpatelatelier.com

Effective Date: February 14, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which learn.ashishpatelatelier.com (the "Platform", "LMS", "we", "our", or "us"), operated by Ashish Patel Atelier, collects, uses, maintains, discloses, and protects information obtained from users ("User", "you", "your").

This Policy applies to all users including:

  • Students
  • Parents / Guardians
  • Teachers
  • Visitors

By accessing or using the Platform, you expressly consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Policy:

  • Personal Data means any information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual.
  • Educational Data means course-related data including progress, participation, and assignments.
  • Processing includes collection, storage, use, disclosure, analysis, and deletion.
  • Third-Party Service Providers include Zoom, hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services, and AI service providers.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Personal Identification Information

We may collect:

  • Full legal name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing address
  • Parent/Guardian information (for minors)
  • Login credentials (encrypted)
  • Teacher professional profile data

3.2 Educational & Academic Data

  • Course enrollment records
  • Attendance logs
  • Assignment submissions
  • Assessment records
  • Performance metrics
  • Portfolio uploads

3.3 Live Session & Recording Data

If classes are conducted via Zoom or other platforms:

  • Meeting attendance data
  • Audio and video recordings
  • Screen shares
  • Chat transcripts
  • Poll responses
  • AI-generated summaries (if enabled)

Participation constitutes express consent to such recording.

3.4 Payment Information

Payments are processed via third-party payment gateways compliant with applicable financial regulations.

We do not store full card details. Payment processors may collect:

  • Transaction amount
  • Payment instrument data
  • Billing details
  • Transaction identifiers

3.5 Technical & Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device identifiers
  • Cookies and session tokens
  • Usage logs and behavioral analytics

4. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

We process personal information for the following lawful purposes:

  • Account authentication
  • Course delivery
  • Live class management
  • Recording storage and access
  • AI-based summarization
  • Payment processing
  • Communication
  • Fraud prevention
  • Security monitoring
  • Legal compliance

We process data under consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate business interests.

5. RECORDING CONSENT & CLASS DATA

By participating in live classes:

  • You acknowledge that sessions may be recorded.
  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store and distribute recordings to enrolled students.
  • Parents/Guardians provide consent for minors.
  • Unauthorized recording by students is strictly prohibited.

6. ZOOM & THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATION

The Platform integrates with Zoom via secure OAuth authentication.

We may access:

  • Meeting metadata
  • Recording URLs
  • Attendance logs

We do NOT access or store Zoom passwords.

Zoom data usage complies with Zoom Marketplace policies and applicable data protection standards.

7. AI PROCESSING & AUTOMATED TOOLS

Where enabled, recordings may be processed using AI services to generate:

  • Transcripts
  • Class summaries
  • Notes

Such processing may involve third-party AI providers under confidentiality and data protection obligations.

8. DATA SHARING & DISCLOSURE

We do NOT sell or rent personal data.

We may disclose data:

  • To payment processors
  • To hosting providers
  • To Zoom
  • To AI service providers
  • To government authorities where legally required

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain data:

  • For the duration of active enrollment
  • For academic continuity
  • As required by law

Upon request, we may delete data unless retention is legally required.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

For users under 18:

  • Parental consent is mandatory.
  • Parents may review or request deletion of data.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental authorization.

11. SECURITY MEASURES

We implement:

  • Encrypted storage
  • Access controls
  • Secure token authentication
  • Periodic system audits

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

12. USER RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law, you may:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent

Contact: info@ashishpatelatelier.com

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We shall not be liable for unauthorized access arising from circumstances beyond reasonable control.

14. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.