Privacy Policy
At Seekshya Academy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, website visitors, and other individuals with whom we interact. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and keep the information you provide when using our websites, enrolling in our courses, and engaging with our services.
Information We Collect
We at Seekshya Academy collect your information during your use of our websites, our courses, and our other services. The information we collect is as follows:
Personal Information
We may collect personal information such as your name, contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address), date of birth, educational qualifications, employment history, and other relevant information required for enrollment, course administration, and communication purposes.
Payment Information
We may also collect payment-related information such as credit/debit card details, bank account information and other information required to process your transactions when you enrol in our education courses.
Usage Information
We may also collect usage information through cookies. The information includes but is not limited to details such as IP address, browser types, operating system, browsing history, preference interactions, and the duration of usage.
Sensitive Information
In specific cases, we may also collect specific information related to your health or disabilities. This information is used to enhance your experience when using our services and enrolling in our courses. Should we need to collect such information, we will ask for your permission beforehand.
Use of Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Process enrolments, provide educational services, and administer courses
- Communicate with you regarding courses, updates, events, and announcements
- Process payments and manage financial transactions
- Improve our services, website, online learning platforms, and educational offerings
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and address complaints or concerns
- Conduct research and analysis to enhance our educational programs and services
- Send promotional materials or advertisements related to our courses and services (with your consent)
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with the following parties:
- ACCA and other relevant professional bodies or accreditation authorities
- Our partner institutions or third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., online learning platform providers, IT service providers, payment processors)
- Government authorities or regulatory bodies, if required by law or in response to a valid legal request
- We may also disclose your information should we be involved in circumstances such as merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or a portion of our business or assets.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption techniques, access controls, and regular security audits and updates. That said, we also recognize that no means of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Cookies and Tracking Techniques
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyse website traffic, and collect information about your usage patterns. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and online learning platforms.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by Seekshya Academy. Therefore we shall be held liable for privacy practices or content of these external sites. We strongly recommend you review the privacy policy of the third-party websites before providing personal information on the said third-party websites.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as we deem it necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer period is required or permitted by the law. Furthermore, we also periodically review our data retention practices and securely delete or anonymize information that is no longer required.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us, subject to applicable laws and regulations. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information, as well as the right to data portability (i.e., the right to receive your personal information).
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not meant for children. We do not collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate measures.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data protection practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
- Seekshya Academy
- Sinamangal Kathmandu, Nepal
- Near KMC Hospital.
- ACCA: +977 9800870038
- seekshyaacca@gmail.com
- CA-CAN: +977 9869413662
- seekshyaacca@gmail.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. The updated policy will be posted on our website, and we will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our website.
By using our website, enrolling in our courses, or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our services or providing us with your personal information.