Privacy Policy
At The Qwerty Ink Academy (TQI Academy), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in connection with our programs and services.
1. Information We Collect
When you apply for or participate in any TQI Academy programs, we may collect the following types of personal information:
Personal Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, contact information (email address, phone number, postal address), and other similar details.
Educational and Professional Information: Academic qualifications, work experience, portfolio samples, and other relevant professional details.
Program Participation Data: Attendance, performance in assessments, internship reports, and feedback.
Financial Information: Bank account details for stipend payments during internships (if applicable).
Technical Information: Information collected through cookies and tracking technologies when you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and device information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
Program Administration: To process your application, manage your enrollment, track your progress, and facilitate internships.
Communication: To send you updates, program announcements, reminders, and other relevant information related to TQI Academy programs.
Payment Processing: To process stipend payments and any other financial transactions related to your participation in the program.
Compliance: To ensure compliance with legal requirements and to protect the rights and safety of our applicants, staff, and partners.
Website Optimization: To improve the functionality and user experience of our website through the analysis of technical data and usage patterns.
3. Information Sharing
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
Internship Placements: With third-party companies and organizations that provide internship opportunities, to facilitate your placement and manage your experience.
Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in program delivery, such as payment processors, IT support, or marketing platforms.
Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any form of sale of some or all of our assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption of sensitive financial and personal data.
Secure access controls to limit who can view or modify personal information.
Regular audits and monitoring of our systems to detect potential vulnerabilities.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights
As a user of TQI Academy, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request corrections or updates to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions, such as if it is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time, which may affect your participation in the program.
Right to Data Portability: You may request that we transfer your data to another organization or to you, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies help us analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve our site’s functionality. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website and communication materials may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and where appropriate, you will be notified via email or other communication channels. Please review this policy periodically for updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, you can contact us at:
The Qwerty Ink Academy
Email: HR@theqwertyink.com
Address: 906, Lodha Supremus, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lowar parel, Mumbai, 400013 Maharashtra
Phone: +919867959918
By applying for or participating in any TQI Academy programs, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described.