Privacy Policy

Welcome to 3Stack Academy, a premier tech coaching institute based in Kundapura and serving students across the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care, transparency, and integrity.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website (3stackacademy.com), inquire about our courses, or enroll with us. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification: Your full name, email address, phone number, and location (city/district) when you fill out the contact or enrollment form.
• Educational Background: Your current educational level or qualification, submitted voluntarily during the enrollment inquiry.
• Course Interest: Which courses or programs you are interested in (e.g., Python, Data Science, Web Development).
• Device & Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on site via cookies and analytics tools.
• Communication Records: Any messages sent to us via email, WhatsApp, or the contact form on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enrollment inquiries and schedule counseling calls.
• To send batch schedules, fee details, and course information.
• To confirm registrations and send placement-related communications.
• To improve our website content and user experience through analytics.
• To send you updates about new batches, courses, or events at 3Stack Academy (only with your consent).
• To comply with legal obligations under applicable Indian law.

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Placement Partners: With the explicit consent of the student, we may share your resume and profile with Greycrust Solutions or other hiring partners strictly for placement purposes.
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, email services) that help us operate our website, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority under Indian jurisdiction.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your browser — to improve site performance and personalize your experience. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (navigation, forms).
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns. No personally identifiable information is tracked.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your cookie consent choice for 365 days.

You may accept or decline non-essential cookies using the cookie banner displayed on your first visit. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all website communications.
• Access controls limiting staff who can view submitted form data.
• Regular review of our data collection and storage practices.

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

Student records are retained only for as long as necessary to provide educational services, maintain academic records, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.

7. Your Rights

As a user and/or student, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint with appropriate authorities if you believe your data is being misused.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including Greycrust Solutions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

• Institute: 3Stack Academy, Church Road, Kundapura, Karnataka — 576201
• Phone: +91 80882 45286
• Email: info@3stackacademy.com
• Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM