Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Indian Lingua ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students, website visitors, and community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website indianlingua.com, use our online booking platform (indianlinguabooking.in), and participate in our online and in-person courses, including our homestay programs.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and demographic information, that you voluntarily give to us when you register for a course, apply for a homestay, contact us, or participate in our online classes.

• Contact Forms: Name, Email Address, Message Content.
• Course Bookings (via indianlinguabooking.in): Full Name, Contact Information, Payment Details, Course selections.
• Homestay Applications: In addition to the above, we may collect sensitive information necessary for a safe and suitable homestay placement, such as dietary requirements, allergies, age, and gender. This information is treated with the highest level of care.
• Online Classes: Your image and voice may be captured during live video classes for educational purposes.

Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.

Financial Data

Financial information related to your payment method (e.g., credit card details) that we collect when you purchase a course. All financial information is stored and processed securely by our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Testimonials and Media

We may collect and display personal testimonials or video reviews from satisfied students on our site. With your consent, we may post your testimonial along with your name and general location (e.g., "Daphne, USA"). If you wish to update or delete your testimonial, you can contact us at support@indianlingua.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you to:

• Process your course registrations and payments.
• Deliver our online and in-person Hindi classes.
• Arrange and manage your homestay placement, including sharing necessary information with your selected host family.
• Communicate with you regarding your course, inquiries, and other administrative matters.
• Send you a newsletter or other marketing materials, from which you can opt-out at any time.
• Improve our website, course offerings, and services.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

Host Families

For students in our homestay program, we will share necessary personal details (such as your name, gender, age, dietary needs) with your prospective and confirmed host family to ensure a safe and successful placement.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, booking platforms, video conferencing for online classes, email delivery, and hosting services.

By Law or to Protect Rights

If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted by law.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, or request erasure of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Policy for Children

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 16. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 16, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a new "Effective Date". We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: