Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 2026
Data Fiduciary (Corporate Entity): Weston International Management Consultancy Private Limited
Brand Name: STARK Futures Academy
1. Introduction
Welcome to STARK Futures Academy. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Weston International Management Consultancy Private Limited (“Data Fiduciary,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal data when you visit www.starkfuturesacademy.com or enroll in our skill development programs. This policy is strictly aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 of India.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal data that is strictly necessary to deliver our educational services, process payments securely, and improve your website experience.
- Information You Provide: When you submit a form, enroll in a course, or contact us, we collect your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and communication records.
- Automated Tracking & Cookies: We collect technical data including your IP address, browser type, device information, and geographic location. We utilize strictly necessary cookies for site functionality, as well as analytics and marketing cookies.
- Financial Data: We do not directly store your credit card or bank details. All transactions are securely processed via encrypted third-party payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe), which act as authorized Data Processors.
3. Meta Pixel, CAPI, & Google Analytics Disclosure
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing and provide relevant educational content, our website uses advanced tracking technologies:
- Meta Pixel & Conversions API (CAPI): We use Meta’s tracking tools to understand how users interact with our website and to measure ad performance. If you submit a form, your hashed contact information may be securely transmitted to Meta to verify course enrollment.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic, loading speeds, and user behavior to optimize our platform’s user experience.
- You may opt out of targeted advertising at any time by adjusting your browser’s cookie settings or updating your preferences directly on your Google and Meta accounts.
4. Purpose and Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the DPDP Act, 2023, we process your personal data on the lawful basis of your explicit consent and legitimate contractual use. Your data is used exclusively to:
- Deliver course access, live session links, and community support.
- Process secure payments and prevent fraudulent chargebacks.
- Comply with Indian tax laws (GST) and regulatory requirements.
- Send relevant updates regarding skill development sessions, Bookmap software training, and orderflow analytics.
5. Data Security & Retention
We implement robust, industry-standard security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption, to protect your data from unauthorized access.
- Retention: We retain your account and enrollment data for as long as your account is active. Financial transaction records are retained for up to 8 years strictly to comply with Indian GST and corporate auditing laws.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to unauthorized third parties.
6. Your Rights as a Data Principal
Under the DPDP Act, 2023, you (the Data Principal) have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we update or correct inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to Nominate: You may nominate another individual to exercise your data rights in the event of death or incapacity.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for marketing communications or analytics tracking at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
7. Grievance Redressal
In compliance with the DPDP Act, 2023, we have appointed a dedicated Grievance Officer to address any concerns regarding your personal data. We commit to responding to all data requests within standard statutory timelines.
- Director and Grievance Officer: Bipin B Gomez (Director)
- Corporate Entity: Weston International Management Consultancy Private Limited
- Address: Second Floor Square One Building, Opposite Technopark Phase II, Kazhakootam, Trivandrum, Kerala, India 695581
- Email: contact@starkfuturesacademy.com