Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – AD Exams Academē

Effective Date: 21 Oct 2025
Website: https://www.adexams.com

1. Introduction

AD Exams Academē (“Academy”, “we”, “us”) values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you enrol in our programs or use our website and mobile platforms.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Personal details: name, address, phone, email, gender, date of birth.
  • Academic details: educational qualifications, certificates, mark sheets.
  • Payment details: cheque/UPI/online transaction data (handled via secure gateways).
  • Communication data: emails, messages, and responses to assignments/tests.
  • Website data: cookies, analytics, and usage information to improve performance.

2A. Payment Processing via UPI (PhonePe QR Code)

  • We accept fee payments through PhonePe UPI QR code and other authorized digital methods.
  • We do not store your UPI PIN, bank account details, or card details. Only minimal transactional details (payer name, date, amount, and reference ID) are recorded for accounting, taxation, and audit purposes.
  • All payments are processed securely through PhonePe, which has its own privacy and security policies.
  • Please ensure payments are made only to the official QR code or account provided by AD Exams Academē.
  • AD Exams Academē is not responsible for payments made to unofficial accounts or fraudulent links.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for:

  • Registration and verification of your enrolment.
  • Providing guidance, test series, and academic support.
  • Communicating schedules, updates, and results.
  • Maintaining internal academic and financial records.
  • Legal compliance and dispute resolution if required.
  • Promotional listing of student achievements (only with your consent).

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your data.
Information may be shared only with:

  • Authorised academy staff and evaluators.
  • Payment processors or courier services for delivery purposes.
  • Legal or government authorities if mandated by law.

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Data is stored on secure, password-protected systems and backed up periodically.
  • Access is restricted to authorised personnel only.
  • We follow reasonable security practices under Section 43A of the IT Act, 2000.

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as you remain enrolled and for up to five years thereafter for compliance and verification. Thereafter, it is safely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access or request correction of your personal data.
  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate data
  • Withdraw consent for promotional use of your name/photo.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal/financial retention obligations).
  • Raise a grievance regarding your personal data
    Requests may be sent to 📩 nashik.aea@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, plugins, or tools (e.g., WordPress, Signal, Google Analytics) to enhance website functionality.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties, as AD Exams Academē does not control their data collection practices.

9. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses standard cookies for analytics and functionality improvement. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age.
If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

11. Consent
By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, storage, and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

12. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available at http://www.adexams.com/privacypolicy/

13. Contact

For any privacy-related queries:
Privacy Officer – The Privacy Officer of AD Exams Academē is the Director and Proprietor of the Academy. All requests related to personal data — including access, correction, withdrawal of consent, or deletion — will be handled promptly, confidentially, and in accordance with the DPDP Act, 2023.
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