Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2023

Welcome to pmkvypayment.org ("we", "our", "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services related to PMKVY certification and payments.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Details

  • Full name and contact information
  • Email address and mobile number
  • Physical address and location details
  • Government identification numbers
  • Training center registration details

Payment Information

  • Transaction details and payment history
  • Bank account information (processed securely)
  • Payment gateway reference numbers

Technical Data

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Cookies and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

  • Process payments and transactions
  • Provide certification services
  • Verify your identity and eligibility
  • Communicate service updates

Improvement & Compliance

  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraudulent activities

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Service Providers

Authorized payment gateways and IT service providers who assist in delivering our services.

Government Agencies

When required by law or for PMKVY program compliance with NSDC and other authorities.

Legal Requirements

When necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Data Security

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

  • SSL encrypted connections for all data transfers
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant gateways

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable laws:

Access & Correction

Request access to or correction of your personal data we hold.

Deletion

Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Objection

Object to processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interest.

Data Portability

Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@pmkvypayment.org. We may require identity verification before processing requests.

6. Cookies

What We Use

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences

Your Choices

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Our cookie banner allows you to manage preferences when you first visit our site.

7. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Phone

011-45218547

Address

New Moti Bagh Club House, 5, CSC Suvidha Market,
Netaji Nagar, near Hotel Leela Palace,
New Moti Bagh, Burdwan, West Bengal 713104

Policy Summary

This Privacy Policy is designed for government skill/payment-related portals and complies with all necessary regulations including:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000 and Rules
  • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
  • NSDC and PMKVY program requirements
  • General Data Protection principles