Xcelevate Skills Foundation

Effective Date: 20/1/2026

 1. Introduction

Xcelevate Skills Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our students, website visitors, donors, partners, and stakeholders.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our programs, services, or website. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 2. Information We Collect

  a) Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

1. Full name
2. Email address
3. Phone number
4. Residential address
5. Educational and professional details
6. Identity documents (where required)
7. Donation/payment details

b) Student-Specific Information

For learners enrolled in our programs:

1. Academic background
2. Attendance records
3. Performance assessments
4. Skill evaluations and certifications
5. Placement-related data

c) Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-identifiable information such as:

1. IP address
2. Device type and operating system
3. Browser type
4. Pages visited and usage patterns
5. Date and time of access

 3. Information Collection and Use

We collect and use your information to:

1. Deliver training and skill development programs
2. Manage student enrollment, progress, and placements
3. Process donations and provide receipts
4. Communicate updates, opportunities, and program details
5. Improve our services and user experience
6. Maintain records for legal and compliance purposes

We will not use or share your information except as described in this Privacy Policy.

 4. Log Data

In case of errors or system issues, we may collect Log Data through third-party tools. This may include:

1. IP address
2. Device information
3. App/website configuration
4. Time and date of usage
5. Diagnostic data

This information helps us improve performance and troubleshoot issues.

 5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

1. Enhance user experience
2. Analyze website traffic
3. Store user preferences

You can choose to accept or refuse cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.

 6. Donations & Financial Information

When you donate to XCELEVATE Skills Foundation:

1. Payments are processed securely via trusted third-party gateways
2. We do not store your card or banking details
3. Donation data is used for receipts, reporting, and compliance

 7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

 We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information with:

1. Trusted service providers (payment processors, hosting platforms)
2. Internal teams for operational purposes
3. Government or regulatory authorities, if required by law

All third parties are obligated to maintain confidentiality and use data only for intended purposes.

 8. Service Providers

 We may engage third-party companies or individuals to:

1. Facilitate our services
2. Provide services on our behalf
3. Analyze service usage

These providers may have access to personal information only to perform assigned tasks and are bound not to misuse it.

 9. Data Security

 We value your trust and implement reasonable security measures such as:

1. Secure servers and encryption (SSL)
2. Restricted data access
3. Regular monitoring and safeguards

 However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  10. Children’s Privacy

 Our programs may include minors (under 18 years of age). We ensure:

1. Data is collected with parent/guardian consent
2. Information is used strictly for educational purposes
3. Confidentiality is maintained

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. If such data is identified, it will be promptly deleted.

 11. Third-Party Links

 Our website may contain links to external websites.
 We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. Users are advised to review their policies independently.

 12. Your Rights

 You have the right to:

1. Access your personal information
2. Request corrections or updates
3. Request deletion of your data
4. Opt out of communications

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

 13. Legal Compliance

 We comply with applicable laws in India, including:

1. Relevant provisions under the Companies Act, 2013
2. Applicable data protection and privacy regulations

 14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

 15. Contact Us

 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

 Xcelevate Skills Foundation
 CIN: U85500GJ2024NPL154303
 Email: [hi@xcelevate.org]
 Phone: [+91 63609 21395]

 16. Consent

 By using our website or services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.