Privacy policy

This Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and SSR Higher Education PVT LTD trading as The Australian Institute of Advanced Technologies (AIAT), the owner and provider of this Website. This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Website and any Services or Systems therein.

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1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

• "Account": Collectively, the personal information, Payment Information, and credentials used by Users to access Material and/or any communications System on the Website.

• "Content": Any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website.

• "Cookie": A small text file placed on your computer by SSR Higher Education PVT LTD when you visit certain parts of this Website. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyze their browsing habits within the Website.

• "Data": Collectively, all information that you submit to the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, Account details and information submitted using any of our Services or Systems.

• "AIAT": SSR Higher Education PVT LTD trading as The Australian Institute of Advanced Technologies (AIAT), located at: 7-24/3, Street No. 8, SS Nagar, Habsiguda, Tarnaka Secunderabad, Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana, India

• "Service": Collectively, any online facilities, tools, services, or information that AIAT makes available through the Website either now or in the future.

• "System": Any online communications infrastructure that AIAT makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities, and email links.

• "User"/"Users": Any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by AIAT and acting in the course of their employment.

• "Website": The website that you are currently using (digitalhub.aiat.co.in) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g., subdomain.yourschool.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

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2. Data Collected

Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected:

2.1. Name;

2.2. Date of birth;

2.3. Job title and profession;

2.4. Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

2.5. Demographic information such as postal code, preferences, and interests;

2.6. Financial information such as credit/debit card numbers;

2.7. IP address (automatically collected);

2.8. Web browser type and version (automatically collected);

2.9. Operating system (automatically collected);

2.10. A list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);

2.11. Cookie information (see Clause 10 below).

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3. Our Use of Data

3.1. Any personal Data you submit will be retained by AIAT for as long as you use the Services and Systems provided on the Website. Data that you may submit through any communications System that we may provide may be retained for a longer period of up to one year.

3.2. Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 4, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and/or other companies within our group.

3.3. All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules thereunder. For more details on security, see Clause 9 below.

3.4. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

• 3.4.1. Internal record keeping;

• 3.4.2. Improvement of our products/services;

• 3.4.3. Transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;

• 3.4.4. Contact for market research purposes, which may be done using email, telephone, or mail. Such information may be used to customize or update the Website.

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4. Third-Party Websites and Services

AIAT may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment handling, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising, and marketing. The providers of such services do not have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that AIAT requests. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties must be processed within the terms of this Policy and in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules thereunder.

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5. Changes of Business Ownership and Control

5.1. AIAT may, from time to time, expand or reduce its business, and this may involve the sale or transfer of control of certain divisions to other parties. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any division so transferred, be transferred along with that division, and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was supplied by you.

5.2. In the event that any Data submitted by Users will be transferred in such a manner, you will be contacted in advance and informed of the changes. When contacted, you will be given the choice to have your Data deleted or withheld from the new owner or controller.

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6. Controlling Access to Your Data

6.1. Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:

6.1.1. Use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and

6.1.2. Sharing Data with third parties.
6.1.3 Any media uploaded by the user, can be used as marketing/promotional item for AIAT

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7. Your Right to Withhold Information

7.1. You may access certain areas of the Website without providing any Data at all. However, to use all Services and Systems available on the Website, you may be required to submit Account information or other Data.

7.2. You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies. For more information, see Clause 10 below.

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8. Accessing Your Own Data

8.1. You may access your Account at any time to view or amend the Data. You may need to modify or update your Data if your circumstances change. Additional Data as to your marketing preferences may also be stored, and you may change this at any time.

8.2. You have the right to ask for a copy of your personal Data on payment of a small fee.

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9. Security

Data security is of great importance to AIAT, and to protect your Data, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected online.

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10. Cookies

10.1. AIAT may set and access Cookies on your computer. Cookies that may be placed on your computer are detailed in Schedule 1 at the end of this Policy.

10.2. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current Indian Cookie Law.

10.3. Before the Website sets Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. None of the Cookies set by the Website jeopardize your privacy in any way, and no personal data is collected. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling AIAT to provide the best possible experience and service to you through our Website. If you wish to deny your consent to the placing of Cookies, certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.

10.4. Certain features of the Website depend upon Cookies to function. Indian Cookie Law deems these Cookies to be "strictly necessary." These Cookies are shown below in Schedule 1. Your consent will not be sought to place these Cookies. You may still block these Cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings as detailed below.

10.5. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your web browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies, but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.

10.6. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently, including personalization settings.

10.7. It is recommended that you ensure your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

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11. Changes to this Policy

AIAT reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website, and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

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12. Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the information below:

SSR Higher Education PVT LTD

• Address: 7-24/3, Street No. 8, SS Nagar, Habsiguda, Tarnaka Secunderabad,

Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana, India

• Phone: +91 9642595959

• Email: digitalhubhelpdesk@aiat.edu.au

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Schedule 1: Cookies

Below is a list of Cookies that may be set on your computer when using our Website:

Session Cookie Used to maintain your session and keep you logged in

Preference Cookie Stores your preferences to enhance your experience

Analytics Cookie Used to collect anonymous data about how you use the Website

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Note: This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions and any other applicable policies.

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About AIAT:

SSR Higher Education PVT LTD trading as The Australian Institute of Advanced Technologies (AIAT) is an institute of higher education dedicated to providing quality and personalized higher education courses that address the future needs of our technological world. We offer non-accredited short and long courses in India through our AIAT Digital Hub.

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