Welcome to www.sturec.in ("Website") and the Sturec Teacher Application ("Application"). Our platform is designed to provide student engagement, content delivery, administration tools, and digital learning solutions through video conferencing and related services for educational institutes. Sturec Technologies Private Limited and its affiliates ("Company") own and manage the Website and Application (referred to as the "Platform" collectively).
By visiting and using the Platform, including student engagement, content delivery, administration tools, digital learning solutions, collaboration, and related services, you are subject to this privacy, security, and cookies policy ("Privacy Policy"), as well as other terms and conditions of the Platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your information.
In this Privacy Policy, "we," "our," and "us" refer to Sturec, while "you," "your," and "Users" refer to the users of the Platform.
Our Platform is intended for users who wish to avail themselves of the Services. However, please note that the Services provided on the Platform are not offered to or intended for use by residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, or United States of America. If you are a resident of India and under the age of 18, or if you are a resident of any other country and are considered to be of any age determined for the use of internet services but are less than the contractual age determined by the applicable laws of such country, you and your parent or legal guardian should review this Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you confirm that your use of the Platform is with the permission of your parent or legal guardian. If necessary, you and your parent or legal guardian shall undertake activities that will enable you to enter into a legally binding and enforceable agreement with the Company. By using this Website and/or Application or accepting this Privacy Policy, you represent and warrant that you or your parent or legal guardian are 18 years of age or older, and that you have the right, authority, and capacity to use the Website and/or Application and agree to this Privacy Policy.
This document is published and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("Data Protection Rules") under the Information Technology Act, 2000. These rules require the publishing of a Privacy Policy for the collection, use, storage, and transfer of information. The information collected from you may be categorized as "Personal Information," "Sensitive Personal Information," and "Associated Information." In this policy, Personal Information, Sensitive Personal Information, and Associated Information (as defined under the Data Protection Rules) are collectively referred to as "Information" or "Personal Data."
This Privacy Policy is an electronic record in the form of an electronic contract formed under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable statutes, as amended from time to time. It does not require any physical, electronic, or digital signature.
Please carefully read this Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you indicate, agree, and acknowledge that you understand, agree, and consent to this Privacy Policy and to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy governs your use of the Services on the Platform and explains how we collect, safeguard, and disclose information resulting from your use of the Service. We reserve the right to amend and supplement this Privacy Policy at any time. Whenever there is a change to our Privacy Policy, we will post updates on our Website and/or Application. We encourage you to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed and exercise your rights to manage your Personal Information.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them:
"Usage Data" refers to information and data collected and captured as a result of using the Service.
"Cookies" are small data files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
"Data Controller" refers to a natural or legal person who determines the purposes and manner in which any Personal Data is processed. In this Privacy Policy, we act as the Data Controller of your data.
"Data Processors" or "Service Providers" are natural or legal persons who process data on behalf of the Data Controller. We may engage various Service Providers to process your data more effectively.
Collection of Data
To access the Services on the Platform, user registration is mandatory. When registering on the Platform, you will be required to provide a valid email address and create a password. The email address and password will serve as your login credentials to access the Platform and its features. Please note that you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account and password. The Company shall not be held liable for any unauthorized access or misuse of your account.
By registering, you consent to provide information, including Personal Data, as required during the registration process. The Company respects the privacy of its users and is committed to reasonably protecting it in all respects.
The information collected by the Company may include:
Information supplied by Users: This includes the information you provide during the registration process, such as your email address and password.
Information automatically tracked during navigation: As you navigate through the Platform, certain information may be automatically collected, including your IP address, device information, browser type, and operating system.
Inferred information through usage and log data: The Company may collect information about how you use the Platform, including the pages you visit, the features you access, and the actions you take. This data helps improve the functionality and user experience of the Platform.
Information collected from other sources: The Company may collect information from third-party providers or social media platforms if you choose
to connect your account or share credentials from these sources. This information may include personal details available through such connected services.
By registering as a user on the Platform, you agree to the collection, use, and storage of your Personal Data as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please note that the Company may also receive personal information about you from third parties, including commercially available sources and business partners.
The registration process for the Platform requires providing an email address and creating a password to access the Services.
We collect various types of information, including Personal Data, to provide and improve our Service to you. Personal Data refers to personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:
Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
Address, City, Country, State, Province, ZIP/Postal/Pin code
Other contact information
Gender and other demographics
Date of birth and age
Location Data
Cookies and Usage Data
We may use your Personal Data to contact you with relevant information, newsletters, marketing materials, and promotional offers. You have the option to unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
Additionally, we collect Usage Data, which is information sent by your browser whenever you visit our Platform or use our Service. This data may include server logs, your device's IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the duration of your visit, and unique device identifiers.
If you give us permission, we may also collect and store Location Data to provide customized features and improve our Service.
We utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Platform. Cookies are small files stored on your device that may include an anonymous unique identifier. They help us analyze and improve our Service. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
In addition to the above, for specific Service offerings or features, we may collect additional data such as place of birth, passport details, citizenship,
education and employment information, financial details, and transaction history on the Platform.
Please note that we have removed all references to advertising-related data from this version of the policy.
The Company collects user information for various purposes related to the Services provided. This includes maintaining and improving the Platform, delivering notifications and important information about the Services, providing customer support, analyzing data to enhance the user experience, detecting and addressing technical issues, and fulfilling contractual obligations.
The collected data may be shared with Service Providers as necessary to deliver the Services and improve the Platform. Aggregated and anonymized data may also be shared with reputable third parties for statistical analysis and reporting.
Additionally, the Company may use Personal Information to improve marketing and promotional efforts, analyze site usage, customize content and services, and enhance the overall user experience. Third-party service providers may be involved in these activities but will only use Personal Information for the specific purposes provided or as required by applicable law.
By providing your Personal Information, you give consent for the Company to contact you via email, phone calls, or SMS to offer services, provide product knowledge, and share promotional offers. Even if you have registered under "Do Not Disturb" or similar services, you authorize the Company to contact you for these purposes for up to 365 days from your registration.
Please note that the Company will comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations regarding the use and disclosure of personal information.
We will only keep your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This includes complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements and policies. The specific duration of retention may vary depending on the type of data and the applicable laws.
Usage Data, which is collected for internal analysis purposes, is generally retained for a shorter period of time. However, in certain cases, we may retain Usage Data for longer periods if it is necessary to enhance security, improve the functionality of our Service, or if we are legally required to do so.
We reserve the right to retain and use aggregated and anonymized data derived from the Personal Data collected from users of the Platform, including
your Personal Data. This aggregated and anonymized data may be used for various purposes, both commercial and non-commercial, as deemed appropriate by the Company.
We understand the importance of not retaining your Personal Information longer than necessary for the intended purposes. Therefore, we commit to deleting all KYC documents, such as PAN, AADHAR, and other OVD documents, that you have submitted for availing our credit facilitating services within 48 hours from the date of disbursement or rejection of your application for such facilities.
Please note that this deletion policy specifically applies to KYC documents submitted for credit facilitating services. If you have any other requests for the destruction of your Personal Information and/or Data, please follow the consent withdrawal mechanism mentioned in section 3.5 above.
We may use or disclose your Personal Data in response to statutory or legal requirements. If we believe that you may cause harm to our property, rights, or the rights of other users of our Platform, we may use and disclose your Personal Data. Additionally, we may use or disclose your Personal Data if we believe it is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, potential threats to the physical safety of any person or property, violations of our Platform's policies, or as
required by law. This includes responding to subpoenas, court orders, and other legal processes.
We reserve the right to use or disclose your Personal Data and other information if we believe that such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, and safety of the Company, its users, customers, service providers, officers, and shareholders. In certain circumstances, we may also share information in good faith with other organizations and entities for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
When you use certain features on the Platform, such as discussion forums, and you choose to post or share your Personal Information, such as comments, messages, files, or photos, please be aware that this information may be freely accessible to other users of the Platform and the public. By sharing your Personal Information in these forums, you do so at your own risk.
It's important to understand that when you disclose Personal Information in such postings, it may become publicly available and can be accessed by others. We advise you to exercise caution and consider the potential risks before sharing any Personal Information in these public forums.
We may transfer your information to new owners if we or our subsidiaries are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, or if there is a change in the ownership or control of our Platform.
We may also disclose your information to the following parties:
Our subsidiaries and affiliates.
Contractors, service providers, and other third parties that assist us in supporting our business, in compliance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Parties involved in fulfilling the purpose for which you provided the information.
Inclusion of your institution/company's logo on our website.
Other purposes disclosed by us at the time you provide the information.
With your consent in any other cases.
Data Processing by the Service Providers
We may engage and employ third party companies and individuals to perform certain processing activities and to perform Service (“Service Providers”), to provide Service on our behalf, perform Service-related activities or assist us in analysing how our Service is used. Towards that objective, we may share your Personal Information with such Service Providers.
The Service Providers may be engaged and employed for various purposes including following:
To our subsidiaries and affiliates;
To contractors, service providers and other third parties we use to support our business in compliance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy;
To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it;
For the purpose of including your institution/company’s logo on our website;
For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information; and
With your consent in any other cases.
We prioritize the security and confidentiality of user data and have implemented strong security safeguards to protect against anticipated threats, unauthorized access, and ensure the proper disposal of personal information. Our comprehensive security policy complies with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
We have appropriate safeguards and security measures in place to protect the personal data provided on the Platform from accidental or unlawful processing. We may use third-party Service Providers for payment collections, and any information shared with them regarding payments will be governed by their respective privacy policies.
Our security policy includes monitoring and assessing risks to the administrative, technical, and physical safeguards we have implemented. These safeguards include firewalls, data encryption, and restricting access to Personal Information to authorized employees with a legitimate need for such information to carry out our operations. We regularly review and adjust these safeguards based on ongoing risk assessments.
In the event of any future payment-related changes, we will modify this article accordingly to reflect the updated information.
The information and Personal Data we collect from you may be stored, processed, and maintained on systems located in the territory of the Republic of India. However, it is important to note that your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred
to and stored on computers in countries other than India, where data protection laws may differ from those applicable in India.
If you are located outside India and choose to provide us with your information, please be aware that we will transfer and process the data, including Personal Data, in India. By consenting to this Privacy Policy and submitting your information, you agree to the transfer of your data to India.
The Company will take all necessary steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We will not transfer your Personal Data to any organization or country unless there are adequate controls in place to ensure the security of your data and other Personal Information.
We comply with industry-standard regulations for data collection, use, and retention under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and Data Protection Rules. By using the Platform and/or Services, you consent to the collection, transfer, use, storage, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy, including the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.
Our Platform may contain links to third party websites and mobile applications that are not operated by us. If you click such link, you may be directed to such third party’s websites and mobile applications. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party websites and mobile applications or any services offered by such third parties. You agree that we shall not be liable for any breach of your privacy of Personal Information or loss incurred by your use of such websites or services.
This Privacy Policy will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future. 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, which shall be in effect your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy. We may let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Platform, prior to the material change becoming effective and update “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.
Any such change/modification shall be deemed to be effective in respect of you, thirty (30) days from the date such change was posted on this webpage (or any other such webpage on the Platform) or otherwise communicated to you.
Subject to the above, your continued use of the Platform following the posting of Revised Terms shall imply your acknowledgement of and agreement with the Revised Terms, which shall be binding on you.