Privacy Policy

Welcome to Techolas Kochi (operated by Techolas Technologies Pvt Ltd). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our educational services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platform.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us and certain data automatically when you interact with our website. The categories of information we collect include:

• Identity Data: Your full name, date of birth, and photograph (where applicable for enrollment).
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Academic Data: Educational qualifications, course enrollment details, and assessment results.
• Financial Data: Payment records, fee receipts, and transaction history (processed securely via third-party gateways).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you navigate and interact with our website and online learning resources.
• Communication Data: Enquiries, feedback, and messages you send to us through contact forms, email, or WhatsApp.

We use your personal information for the following legitimate purposes:

• Service Delivery: To enroll you in courses, manage your academic progress, and deliver training materials.
• Communication: To respond to your enquiries, send course updates, placement news, and important notices.
• Placement Assistance: To match your profile with relevant job opportunities and share your resume with potential employers (with your consent).
• Improvement: To analyze website usage, identify trends, and enhance the quality of our educational offerings.
• Marketing: To send you newsletters, promotional content, and event updates — only if you have opted in.
• Legal Compliance: To fulfill our legal and regulatory obligations under Indian law.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions or abuse of our platform.

Techolas Kochi implements a range of technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

• Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected using SSL/TLS encryption.
• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorised staff members on a need-to-know basis.
• Secure Storage: Our databases are hosted on secured servers with regular security audits and patch management.
• Payment Security: We do not store credit or debit card details on our systems; all payment processing is handled by certified third-party gateways.

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

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending emails, or providing analytics — all bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Hiring Partners: Companies within our placement network who are seeking to recruit trained IT professionals (shared only with your explicit consent).
• Legal Authorities: When required by applicable law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights and safety of Techolas Kochi, its students, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same privacy commitments.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information held by Techolas Kochi. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@techolaskochi.com.

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and gather analytical data. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly (e.g., session management, security).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements (only if you have consented).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or partner portals. These sites have their own privacy policies which we do not control. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit. Techolas Kochi is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external sites.

Techolas Kochi reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

Your continued use of our website and services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable data protection regulations. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: info@techolaskochi.com
• Phone: +91 73567 13111
• Address: Techolas Technologies Pvt Ltd, ALPHA GARDEN, 66/5648, Gopala Prabhu Rd, Cloth Bazar, Shenoys, Kochi, Kerala 682035