Website: https://visiondefence.com
Contact: visiondefencemduofficial@gmail.com | +91 81222 87718
1. Introduction
Vision Defence Institute (“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 visit our website, submit forms, contact us, or enroll in our courses. Please read this policy carefully. By providing your information, you consent to the practices described herein.
2. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide:
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Name, email address, phone number (including WhatsApp)
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Educational qualifications, academic background
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Career preferences and defence exam interests
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Location details (city, district in Tamil Nadu)
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Payment information for course enrollments
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Any other information you voluntarily provide in forms or communications
B. Information Automatically Collected:
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IP address, browser type, device information
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Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
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Referring website/social media platform
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for legitimate business purposes:
| Purpose | Examples |
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| Academic Counselling | Contacting you for course guidance, eligibility assessment |
| Service Delivery | Enrolling in courses, providing study materials, conducting classes |
| Communication | Sending course updates, batch information, webinar invites |
| Marketing | Informing about new courses, discounts, events (with consent) |
| Improvement | Analyzing website traffic, improving course content |
| Legal Compliance | Meeting regulatory requirements, resolving disputes |
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For international users, we process your data based on:
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Consent: When you explicitly provide information via forms
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Contractual Necessity: To provide requested coaching services
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Legitimate Interest: For direct marketing to existing/potential students
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Legal Obligation: When required by Indian law
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT SELL your personal information. We may share information only with:
| Recipient | Purpose | Data Shared |
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| Faculty & Staff | Academic delivery, counselling | Name, contact, educational background |
| Payment Processors | Course fee transactions | Name, payment details (encrypted) |
| Legal Authorities | When required by law | Information as legally mandated |
| Service Providers | Email/SMS services, hosting | Contact info for communication |
6. Data Storage and Security
Storage Duration:
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Active leads/candidates: Until course completion + 3 years
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Enrolled students: 7 years from last interaction (academic records)
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Marketing lists: Until withdrawal of consent
Security Measures:
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SSL encryption on our website
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Secure servers with access controls
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Regular security audits
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Staff training on data protection
7. Your Rights (As per Indian IT Act & GDPR)
You have the right to:
| Right | How to Exercise |
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| Access | Request copy of your data via email |
| Correction | Update inaccurate information |
| Deletion | Request data erasure (with limitations) |
| Withdraw Consent | Opt-out of marketing communications |
| Data Portability | Receive data in machine-readable format |
| Complaint | Contact Grievance Officer below |
8. WhatsApp/Text Message Communications
By providing your WhatsApp/mobile number, you consent to:
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Receiving course information, updates, and counselling messages
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Being contacted by our counsellors for academic guidance
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Transactional messages related to your enrollment
To opt-out: Reply “STOP” to any WhatsApp message or email us.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to:
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Google Meet for online classes
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YouTube for educational content
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Payment gateways for transactions
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Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
For AISSEE coaching (Class 6 & 9 students):
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We collect minimal information from parents/guardians
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Parental consent obtained for all communications
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Special protections for children’s data
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
12. Contact Information
Grievance Officer:
Email: visiondefencemduofficial@gmail.com
Phone: +91 81222 87718
Address: 2nd Stop, S Alangulam, Kulamangalam Main Road, Madurai – 625017, Tamil Nadu
For EU/UK Residents:
Email: dpo@visiondefence.com (if applicable)
