Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how itskill.org (a MEITY-NITCON initiative) collects, uses, and protects personal information you provide when accessing and using our website. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

A. Account Information:

When you register or interact with our platform, we collect data such as your name, email address, phone number, gender, educational background, and location. This is used to manage your account, enroll you in relevant training programs, and provide support or communication regarding your learning journey.

B. Public Content:

Any comments, feedback, or content you post may be visible to other users and could be used in reports or promotional content for the project—with your consent. Avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public posts.

C. Contacts:

If you reach out via contact forms or email, we collect your contact details and the content of your communication to respond effectively and keep records of correspondence.

D. Communications:

We may store communication records (emails, support requests, etc.) to improve our services and respond to queries efficiently.

2. Contact forms and Cookies

A. Cookies

We use cookies to personalize content, analyze website traffic, and enhance the user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may disable cookies via browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

B. Embedded content from other websites

Our website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, articles) from external websites. This content behaves as if the user visited the other website and may collect your data, use cookies, or track interactions. We do not control these third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

3. How we protect your information

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• SSL encryption for secure communication between the server and users.
• Access control protocols to restrict personal data access to authorized personnel only.
• Periodic security audits to detect vulnerabilities.
• Compliance with PCI-DSS and other cybersecurity standards

Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures. Our Site is also in compliance with PCI vulnerability standards in order to create as secure of an environment as possible for Users.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage users to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.However, we may share data with:

• Government bodies for audit or reporting under MEITY guidelines
• Training partners or centers involved in project implementation
• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements

All data sharing is done in compliance with applicable laws and solely for project purposes.

5. Your Rights (Under GDPR and Other Applicable Laws)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing under certain conditions
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a copy of your personal data in portable format

To exercise your rights, please email us at digital@nitcon.org. Verification may be required.

6. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us for immediate deletion.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Completion of training and reporting
• Legal, administrative, or audit purposes
• Communication related to certifications or placement

Data may be anonymized and retained for research or statistical reporting after project closure.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised date.

9. Contact Us

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: Project Management Unit – IT Skill Development Email: digital@nitcon.org