Welcome to modernschool.online . We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you visit https://modernschool.online/ or use any related services, content, or resources (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or interacting with our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services immediately.
Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, educators, students, parents, and any other users (“users” or “you”) of Modern School. It governs data collected online through our Site as well as information obtained offline (e.g., support calls or in‑person events), unless a separate, more specific policy is provided.
Information We Collect
We collect information in three primary ways:
- Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Account Data: When you create an account or enroll in a course, we ask for your name, email address, password, educational background, and, in some cases, payment details (handled by third‑party processors).
- Profile & Content: Any photos, bios, documents, assignments, discussion‑board comments, or messages you add to our platform.
- Customer Support: The content of emails, chats, or telephone calls you initiate with our support team at contact@modernschool.online.
- Information Collected Automatically
- Device & Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and clickstream data are captured through cookies, web beacons, pixels, or similar technologies.
- Location Data: We may approximate your geographic location based on IP address for regional compliance and localization.
- Information from Third Parties
- Payment Processors: We receive confirmation of successful payments and limited card metadata (last four digits, card type, expiration).
- Single Sign‑On (SSO) Partners: If you log in with Google or Microsoft, we receive your name, email, and profile picture per those accounts’ permission settings.
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis (where applicable) |
|---|---|
| Provide, personalize, and improve courses and digital learning tools | Contractual necessity; legitimate interest |
| Verify identity, authenticate logins, and secure accounts | Legitimate interest; legal obligation |
| Process transactions and issue receipts | Contractual necessity; legitimate interest |
| Send administrative notices (e.g., password resets, policy updates) | Contractual necessity; legal obligation |
| Respond to inquiries and offer technical support | Legitimate interest |
| Conduct research, analytics, and performance tracking for curriculum development | Legitimate interest; consent (where required) |
| Market new courses or features, if you have opted in | Consent |
| Comply with laws, regulations, and legal requests, or enforce our Terms of Service | Legal obligation |
We do not sell or rent personal information to advertisers or other third parties.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to improve site functionality and user experience. We use:
- Essential cookies for login and session management.
- Analytics cookies (e.g., first‑party or privacy‑safe providers) to measure traffic and performance.
- Preference cookies to remember language or accessibility settings.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings; however, the Site may not function optimally.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We share information only as necessary:
- Service Providers: Hosting providers, learning‑management platforms, payment gateways, email services, and cybersecurity vendors bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Academic Partners: Accrediting institutions or educators collaborating on course delivery (limited to academic records).
- Legal & Compliance: Courts, regulators, or law‑enforcement agencies when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of our users.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred subject to this Policy.
International Data Transfers
Modern School is headquartered in India, but we may process data on servers located in multiple jurisdictions. When transferring data internationally, we rely on standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other lawful safeguards to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, satisfy legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. Upon request, or after a defined dormancy period, we anonymize or securely delete your data unless retention is required by law.
Security Measures
We employ industry‑standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards such as encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+), cryptographic hashing of passwords (bcrypt or stronger), firewalls, intrusion‑detection systems, role‑based access controls, and regular third‑party security audits. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100 % secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the rights listed below. To exercise any right, email contact@modernschool.online with the subject line “Privacy Request” and include sufficient information to verify your identity.
- Access: Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
- Deletion: Ask us to erase personal information in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data temporarily or permanently.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine‑readable format to transmit to another controller.
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you may also lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. Users in California may exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt out of “sale” (we do not sell personal info).
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13 years of age (or a higher age threshold where mandated by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us information without authorization, contact us immediately so we can remove the data.
Third‑Party Links & Integrations
The Site may contain links to third‑party websites, plugins, or widgets not operated by Modern School. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the privacy practices of these parties. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the Site. Continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please reach out:
- Email: contact@modernschool.online
- Postal Mail: Privacy Officer, Modern School Online, (insert full postal address if applicable)
We strive to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days or within the timeframe required by local law.
