Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Science Hub Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Student's name, date of birth, and gender
• Parent/guardian's name and contact details
• Address and emergency contact information
• Academic records and previous school details
• Medical information (if required)

Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Website usage data through cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Processing admissions and enrollment
• Providing educational services and support
• Communication regarding academic progress
• Processing fee payments through Razorpay
• Sending important updates and announcements
• Improving our services and website
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers: Razorpay for payment processing, email service providers for communication
• Educational Authorities: As required by educational boards or government regulations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Razorpay Payment Processing

5.1 For online fee payments, we use Razorpay, a third-party payment processor.

5.2 When you make payments through Razorpay, your payment card details are entered directly into Razorpay's secure system and are not stored by us.

5.3 Razorpay's use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at https://razorpay.com/privacy-policy/.

5.4 We only receive information about the payment transaction (amount, date, transaction ID) for record-keeping purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Secure servers and encryption protocols
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data transmission

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.