Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 October 2026

Vikash Growth Academy ("we," "our," "us") operates the website Vikash Growth ("Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Site, enroll in our courses, or use our services. By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Name, phone number, and email address (via contact forms, WhatsApp chat, or course enrollment)
• Business details (if you request an ad audit or marketing service)
• Payment information (if you enroll in a paid course — processed securely by our payment partner; we do not store your card/UPI details)
• Messages or feedback you send us (including testimonials)

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

Newsletter signup: your email address, if you subscribe to receive updates. Your address is stored by us and used only to send you the updates you asked for.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide the free ad audit or requested service
• Process course enrollments and provide access to live classes/materials
• Send you updates, offers, or marketing communications (only if you've opted in)
• Improve our Site, courses, and services
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, email/WhatsApp communication tools, payment gateways)
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

We do not share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.

4. WhatsApp Communication

If you contact us via WhatsApp, your phone number and messages are used solely to respond to your inquiry and provide requested information or services. Standard WhatsApp terms and privacy practices also apply to messages sent through that platform.

5. Cookies, Analytics and Advertising Tools

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, understand how visitors use the Site, and measure our advertising. Specifically, we use:

• Google Analytics 4 — anonymous usage statistics such as pages viewed and traffic sources.
• Microsoft Clarity — heatmaps and session recordings that show how visitors scroll and click, so we can fix confusing pages. Clarity masks sensitive form input.
• Meta Pixel and Meta Conversions API — measure the results of our Facebook and Instagram ads. When you submit the contact form, Meta may receive your email address and name in hashed (one-way encrypted) form together with the fact that you enquired, so we can match the enquiry to the ad.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, or opt out of ad personalisation in your Google and Meta account settings. This may affect some Site functionality.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal/contractual obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time (e.g., by replying "STOP" or unsubscribing)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

This policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, where applicable.