This Privacy Policy is published in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and other applicable rules thereunder, including but not limited to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules”).

This Privacy Policy explains how SimplyAcad (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit and use our website, SimplyAcad.com (the “Site”). By accessing this website, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

SimplyAcad is committed to upholding the privacy and security of the information supplied by any user accessing our website. When we ask for any information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

SimplyAcad reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon posting the updated or modified Privacy Policy on this website. Your access to the website following any such change constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by this Privacy Policy, as updated or modified. Your use of this website and any disputes arising therefrom are subject to this Privacy Policy as well as the terms and conditions. Please read the Terms & Conditions to obtain information on the terms governing the use of this website and our services.

Information We Collect

While some user information has to be mandatorily provided, others are optional. We shall always let the User know which is which. Additional information may be gathered during subsequent use by the User, whenever the user chooses to provide it.

SimplyAcad may collect the following information but not limited to:

  • Name of the users
  • Contact information including phone number & email id
  • Information relevant to user’s preferences & interests
  • Query related to any product & service

How We Use the Information We Collect

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • To validate you as a user when using the Site
  • To provide the Service to you, including administration of your user account
  • To notify you of changes to the Service or about any changes to our terms and conditions or this privacy policy
  • For the development of new products and services
  • To send you newsletters, offers, and promotion coupons
  • To market and advertise our products and services by email and SMS
  • To comply with applicable laws, court orders, and government enforcement agency requests
  • For research and analytic purposes, including to improve the quality of the Service

By registering on the Site, you agree and confirm your consent to providing SimplyAcad with your aforementioned personal information, which is lawful, necessary, and permissible. You at all times have the right to discontinue the use of the Site. SimplyAcad is not liable to provide you with its Services in the absence of or your refusal to provide the aforesaid information. Additionally, SimplyAcad is not liable to ensure or maintain the same quality of its Services to you, as it may for a user who provides all aforementioned information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or interact with the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including but not limited to:

– Log Files: Every time you visit the Site, our servers automatically receive and log information from your browser and device used to access the Site (such as IP address, device ID, details of your network operator and type, your operating system, browser type and version, CPU speed, and connection speed).

– Mobile Device: When you register your mobile device or use the mobile device to access the Site, we may also collect device information such as mobile device ID, model and manufacturer details, operating system, etc.

– Cookies: Cookies are data files placed on your device, used to keep track of information such as your interaction with social media websites, the content you click on, download, upload, or share, and other activity on the Site.

Information Security

The information provided by the User is stored in access controlled facilities with restricted access. User Information transmitted over the internet is protected through the use of encryption, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or equivalent protocols.

If a password is used to help protect User accounts and account information, it is the responsibility of the User to keep the password confidential. You have to ensure that you always log out, before sharing the device with a third party.

We restrict access to personal information to our employees, who need to know that information in order to process it on our behalf. These individuals are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to discipline, including termination and criminal prosecution, if they fail to meet these obligations. 

We shall use generally accepted industry standards to protect the User information submitted to us, both during transmission and upon receipt. However, please be advised that, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, even though we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect User information, We cannot guarantee its absolute security and your use of the App is at your sole risk and discretion. We also cannot warrant that such User information may not be misused in the event our safeguards and protocols are breached by a malicious third-party. Further, We are not liable to nor can we fully control the actions of other users with whom you may choose to share your information.

Sharing of Information

We will not use user information for any purpose other than in connection with the website and services. We will not rent, sell or share user information and will not disclose any of the user’s personally identifiable information to third parties, unless:

  • it is pursuant to obtaining the user’s permission;
  • it is to help investigate, prevent or take action regarding unlawful and illegal activities; suspected fraud, potential threat to the safety or security of any person, violations of Terms & Conditions, or as defence against legal claims;
  • it is a case of special circumstances such as compliance with court orders, requests/order, notices from legal authorities or law enforcement agencies compel us to make such disclosure.

Controlling Your Personal Information

If and when a user is desirous of having his/her name and other details removed from our records, immediately upon receiving the user’s written request to that effect, we shall, subject to the terms hereof, remove and delete all such information.

If the user no longer wishes to receive notifications about our services, the user may change his/her notification preferences by contacting us at [email protected]

Procedure for Correcting Inaccuracies in the Information

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us as soon as possible at [email protected]. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

In the event of loss of access details, the user may retrieve the same or receive new access details by sending an email to [email protected]

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, kindly contact us at [email protected]

Terms & Conditions

Please read the Terms and the privacy policy of the Company (“Privacy Policy”) with respect to registration with us, the use of the Application, Website, Services, and products carefully before using the Application, Website, Services, or products. In the event of any discrepancy between the Terms and any other policies with respect to the Application, Website, Services, or products, the provisions of the Terms shall prevail.

Your use/access/browsing of the Application, Website, Services, products, or registration through any means shall signify Your acceptance of the Terms and Your agreement to be legally bound by the same. If you do not agree with the Terms or the Privacy Policy, please do not use the Application, Website, or use of the Services or products. 

Intellectual Property Rights

Except as mentioned below, all information, content, material, trademarks, services marks, trade names, and trade secrets including but not limited to the software, text, images, graphics, video, script, and audio, contained in the Application, Website, Services, and products are proprietary property of the Company (“Proprietary Information”). No Proprietary Information may be copied, downloaded, reproduced, modified, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way without obtaining prior written permission from the Company and nothing on this Application, Website, Services, or products shall be deemed to confer a license of or any other right, interest, or title to or in any of the intellectual property rights belonging to the Company, to the User. You may own the medium on which the information, content, or materials reside, but the Company shall at all times retain full and complete title to the information, content, or materials and all intellectual property rights inserted by the Company on such medium. Certain contents on the Website may belong to third parties. Such contents have been reproduced after taking prior consent from the said party and all rights relating to such content will remain with such third party. Further, you recognize and acknowledge that the ownership of all trademarks, copyright, logos, service marks, and other intellectual property owned by any third party shall continue to vest with such party, and You are not permitted to use the same without the consent of the respective third party.

Use of Services

  • Your use of our products, Website, Application, and Services is solely for your personal and non-commercial use.
  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice and you agree to use the site for lawful purposes.
  • Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  • Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
  • This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
  • All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website. You are prohibited from using any of the marks or logos appearing throughout the site without permission from us, except as permitted by applicable Law.
  • Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
  • From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
  • Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of India.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages or for any damages whatsoever including, without limitation, damages for loss of use, data or profits, arising out of or in any way connected with the access, use or performance of our platform’s functions and features (including, but not limited to, the reliance of user upon opinions appearing on our platform, any computer viruses, information, software, linked sites and services obtained through our platform; or otherwise arising out of the access to, display or use of our platform) or for interruptions, delay, etc., even if we were advised of the possibility of damages resulting from the cost of getting substitute facilities on the our platform, any products, data, information or services purchased or obtained or messages received or transactions entered into through or from our platform, unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data statements or conduct of anyone on our platform, or inability to use our platform, the provision of or failure to provide the functions and features, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. This clause shall survive in perpetuity.

Prohibited Activities

No User shall be permitted to perform any of the following prohibited activities while availing of our Services:

  • Making available any content that is misleading, unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, tortious, defamatory, libelous, vulgar, obscene, child-pornographic, lewd, lascivious, profane, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable
  • Transmitting material that encourages anyone to commit a criminal offense, that results in civil liability, or otherwise breaches any relevant laws, regulations, or code of practice
  • Making, transmitting, or storing electronic copies of materials protected by copyright without the permission of the owner, committing any act that amounts to the infringement of intellectual property, or making available any material that infringes any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights of anyone else
  • Making available any content or material that you do not have a right to make available under any law or contractual or fiduciary relationship unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents for such use of the content
  • Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Posting, transmitting, or making available any material that contains viruses, trojan horses, worms, spyware, time bombs, cancelbots, or other computer programming routines, code, files, or such other programs that may harm the Application/services, interests, or rights of other users or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware, or telecommunications, or that may harvest or collect any data or personal information about other Users without their consent
  • Accessing or using the Application/Website/Services/products in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any of the Application’s/Website’s servers or the networks connected to any of the servers on which the Application/Website is hosted
  • Intentionally or unintentionally interfering with or disrupting the services or violating any applicable laws related to the access to or use of the Application/Website/Services/products, violating any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the Application/Website/Services/products, or engaging in any activity prohibited by these Terms
  • Disrupting or interfering with the security of, or otherwise causing harm to, the Application/Website/Services/products, materials, systems resources, or gaining unauthorized access to user accounts, passwords, servers, or networks connected to or accessible through the Application/Website/Services/products or any affiliated or linked sites
  • Interfering with, or inhibiting any user from using and enjoying access to the Application/Website/ Services/products, or other affiliated sites, or engaging in disruptive attacks such as denial of service attack on the Application/Website/Services/products
  • Using deep-links, page-scrape, robot, spider, or other automatic device, program, algorithm, or methodology, or any similar or equivalent manual process, to increase traffic to the Application/Website/Services/products, to access, acquire, copy or monitor any portion of the Application/Website/Services/products, or in any way reproduce or circumvent the navigational structure or presentation of the Application, or any content, to obtain or attempt to obtain any content, documents or information through any means not specifically made available through the Application/ Website/Services/products
  • Altering or modifying any part of the Services
  • Using the Services for purposes that are not permitted by these Terms and any applicable law, regulation, or generally accepted practices or guidelines in the relevant jurisdiction

General Provisions

Notice

All notices served by the Company shall be provided via email to your account or as a general notification on the Application. Any notice to be provided to the Company should be sent to [email protected]

Entire Agreement

The Terms, along with the Privacy Policy, and any other guidelines made applicable to the Application from time to time, constitute the entire agreement between the Company and you with respect to your access to or use of the Application, Website, and the Services thereof.

Assignment

You cannot assign or otherwise transfer your obligations under the Terms or any right granted hereunder to any third party. The Company’s rights under the Terms are freely transferable by the Company to any third parties without the requirement of seeking your consent.

Severability

If, for any reason, a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of the Terms, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to give effect to the intent of the parties as reflected by that provision, and the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

Relationship

You acknowledge that your participation on the Application does not make you an employee or agency or partnership or joint venture or franchise of the Company.

The Company provides these Terms so that you are aware of the terms that apply to your use of the Website/Application and Services. You acknowledge that the Company has given you a reasonable opportunity to review these Terms and that you have agreed to them.

Feedback

Any feedback you provide with respect to the Application shall be deemed to be non-confidential. The Application shall be free to use such information on an unrestricted basis. Further, by submitting the feedback, you represent and warrant that (i) your feedback does not contain confidential or proprietary information of you or of third parties; (ii) the Company is not under any obligation of confidentiality, express or implied, with respect to the feedback; (iii) the Application may have something similar to the feedback already under consideration or in development; and (iv) you are not entitled to any compensation or reimbursement of any kind from the Company for the feedback under any circumstances, unless specified.

Contact Us

In case of any query/inquiry pertaining to the usage of our Platform, please email us at [email protected]