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Privacy Policy

Welcome to Budding Deziner ("we," "our," or "us"). We are a design entrance coaching and creative mentorship institute based in Ahmedabad, India, helping aspiring designers prepare for competitive exams such as NIFT, NID, UCEED, CEED, and NATA.

This Privacy Policy is published in accordance with :

  • The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) and the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (SPDI Rules)
  • The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)

By using our website www.buddingdeziner.com or contacting us through any of our platforms, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

  • Name, age, and contact details (phone number, email address)
  • City/location of the student
  • Academic background and current grade/class
  • Course preferences and exam targets (NIFT, NID, UCEED, etc.)

b) Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI)

In certain cases, we may collect data that qualifies as SPDI under the IT Rules, such as financial information related to fee payments. This is collected only with your explicit consent and is used solely for the purpose stated at the time of collection.

c) Enquiry & Communication Data

  • Information submitted through our Enquiry form
  • Messages sent via WhatsApp, email, or social media
  • Feedback or testimonials provided voluntarily

d) Usage & Technical Data

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent, and clickstream data (via cookies or analytics tools)

Consent

In accordance with the DPDP Act, 2023, we process your personal data only after obtaining your free, informed, specific, and unambiguous consent. When you submit an enquiry form, contact us via WhatsApp, or enrol for a course, you are providing consent for us to use your data for the purposes outlined in this Policy.

For students under 18 years of age, consent must be provided by a parent or legal guardian before any personal data is collected or processed.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at buddingdeziner@gmail.com. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to :

  • Respond to enquiries and schedule free sessions or consultations
  • Enrol students in courses and manage their academic progress
  • Send updates about courses, study materials, workshops, and new batches
  • Share downloadable resources such as books, PDFs, and mock test materials
  • Improve our website, content, and services
  • Run marketing and promotional campaigns (including Meta Ads and WhatsApp campaigns)
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations under the IT Act and DPDP Act

    • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Communication via WhatsApp & Social Media

When you contact us via WhatsApp (+91 74249 38654) or through our social media handles (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest), you voluntarily share information with us. We may use this to follow up on enquiries, share course-related content, or add you to relevant WhatsApp broadcast lists.

You may opt out of such communications at any time by informing us directly.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and third-party tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised, and is used solely for improving user experience and website performance.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.

Study Materials & Downloads

Certain resources on our website (Creative Ability Test Book, Drawing Book, Maths Book, English Book, Reasoning Book, etc.) are made available for educational purposes only. By downloading these materials, you agree that they are for personal academic use and may not be redistributed, resold, or used commercially without our written permission.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, in compliance with the SPDI Rules, 2011. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data breach that is likely to affect your rights or interests, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required under applicable law.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist us in operating our website or running campaigns (e.g., email, SMS, or ad platforms), bound by confidentiality obligations
  • Legal authorities, if required by law or court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our students

    • We do not share your data with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Children's Privacy

Our courses are designed for students typically between the ages of 15–22. For students under 18 years of age, we require verifiable parental or guardian consent before collecting or processing personal data, in compliance with the DPDP Act, 2023.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without explicit parental consent. If we become aware that such data has been collected without consent, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights as a Data Principal

Under the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a summary of personal data we hold about you and how it is being processed
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations
  • Right to Grievance Redressal: Raise a complaint with our Grievance Officer (see Section 14)
  • Right to Nominate: Nominate another individual to exercise rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity

    • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at buddingdeziner@gmail.com

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the DPDP Act, 2023, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address any concerns or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data.

Grievance Officer: Ruchika Karwa
Budding Deziner

We will acknowledge your complaint within 48 hours and aim to resolve it within 30 days of receipt.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

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

Budding Deziner