Privacy Policy

The Modern Classroom (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") owns and operates https://www.themodernclassroom.in/ (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of visitors, participants, parents or legal guardians, school representatives, and other users of the Website.

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect personal information collected through the Website in connection with our educational tours, experiential learning programmes, workshops, events, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). This Policy applies only to information collected through the Website and our online Services and does not apply to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by us.

Our data handling practices are designed to comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including, where applicable, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other applicable data protection laws.

By accessing or using the Website, submitting an enquiry, registering for a Programme, making a payment, or otherwise using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this Policy. Where personal information relates to a minor, the parent or legal guardian confirms that they are authorised to provide such information and consent on the minor's behalf. If you do not agree with this Policy, you should discontinue your use of the Website and our Services.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Policy, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them:

“Cookies” means small data files placed on your Device to enable Website functionality, remember preferences, improve user experience, and collect analytical information.

“Device” means any electronic device, including a computer, mobile phone, tablet, or similar device, used to access the Website.

“Information” means any information provided by you or collected through your use of the Website, including Personal Data, enquiry details, programme registrations, payment-related information, communications, and Usage Data.

“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, including a participant, parent or legal guardian, school representative, educator, or other user, such as name, contact details, address, identification details, travel-related information, emergency contact details, medical or dietary information voluntarily provided for participation in a Programme, and any other information recognised as personal data under applicable laws.

“Programme” means any educational tour, experiential learning programme, workshop, event, camp, or other activity organised or facilitated by The Modern Classroom.

“Service Provider” means any third party engaged by us to support the delivery of our Services, including payment gateways, airlines, hotels, transport providers, visa and insurance service providers, educational institutions, technology providers, analytics providers, customer support providers, and other business partners.

“Services” means the Programmes and all related services offered or facilitated by The Modern Classroom through the Website.

“Usage Data” means technical information automatically collected through the Website, including IP address, browser type, Device information, pages visited, time spent on the Website, and other diagnostic or analytical information.

“Website” means https://www.themodernclassroom.in/ and all related webpages, features and online services operated by The Modern Classroom.

“You or User” means any individual accessing or using the Website, including prospective participants, participants, parents or legal guardians, school representatives, educators, or any person submitting enquiries or registrations through the Website.

Interpretation

Words in the singular shall be interpreted to include the plural, and vice versa.

Any reference to "include" or "including" should be understood as being without limitation.

References to the words "include" or "including" shall be construed without limitation.

Headings and titles in this Policy are indicative and shall not be deemed part of the Policy or be taken into consideration in its interpretation or construction.

Collection of Information

Information Provided by You

By accessing or using the Website, submitting an enquiry, registering for a Programme, making a payment, subscribing to our communications, or otherwise interacting with us, you voluntarily provide your Personal Data and expressly consent to our collection, use, processing, storage, and disclosure of such information in accordance with this Policy.

The information provided by you may include your name, contact details, address, school or organisation details, participant information, parent or legal guardian details, emergency contact details, passport and visa information (where applicable), medical or dietary information voluntarily disclosed for participation in a Programme, payment-related information, and any other information you choose to provide.

You acknowledge and agree that the information provided by you may be used by us for the purpose of administering and delivering our Services, facilitating Programme-related arrangements, responding to enquiries, processing registrations and payments, providing customer support, complying with legal obligations, improving our Website and Services, conducting internal business operations, analytics, research, service development, promotional activities, marketing communications, and other legitimate commercial purposes connected with our business.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise commercially exploit your Personal Data by transferring it to third parties for their independent marketing or commercial purposes. However, we may share your Personal Data with our affiliates, authorised Service Providers, business partners, educational institutions, travel partners, payment processors, and regulatory authorities where such disclosure is necessary for providing our Services, complying with applicable laws, or carrying out the purposes set out in this Policy.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Website, we may automatically collect Usage Data, including your IP address, browser type, Device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the Website, navigation patterns, and similar technical information. We may also use Cookies and similar technologies to enable Website functionality, remember your preferences, improve user experience, analyse Website performance, maintain security, and support our business and marketing activities.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your Personal Data only to the extent necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy and in accordance with applicable laws:

“Service Providers” We may share your Personal Data with our affiliates and authorised Service Providers, including educational institutions, airlines, hotels, transport providers, visa and insurance service providers, payment gateways, technology and hosting providers, analytics providers, customer support providers, and other business partners engaged to facilitate our Services. Such parties are authorised to use your Personal Data only for the purposes for which it is disclosed and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

“Legal and Regulatory Requirements” We may disclose your Personal Data where required to comply with applicable laws, legal proceedings, governmental requests, court orders, or the directions of any regulatory or statutory authority, or where such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights and safety of others.

“Business Transitions” In the event of a merger, acquisition, corporate restructuring, financing, sale of assets, or any similar business transaction, your Personal Data may be transferred to the relevant successor or acquiring entity, subject to such entity continuing to process the Personal Data in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws.

“With Third-Party Platforms” Certain third-party providers, including payment gateways, airlines, hotels, transport providers, visa and insurance service providers, technology platforms, and other partners engaged in connection with our Services, may independently collect or process your Personal Data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of such third parties before providing any information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or platforms that are not owned or controlled by us.

Payment

Payment Processing

Where payments are collected by or on behalf of The Modern Classroom for any Programme or Services, such payments may be facilitated through authorised third-party payment service providers, banks, financial institutions, payment links, or other approved payment channels. Any payment information provided by you shall be processed in accordance with the privacy and security practices of the applicable payment service provider.

The Modern Classroom does not collect or store sensitive financial information such as complete debit or credit card numbers, CVV numbers, PINs, passwords, one-time passwords (OTPs), or similar authentication credentials. We may retain limited payment-related information only to the extent necessary for verifying payments, maintaining transaction records, providing customer support, processing refunds (where applicable), and complying with legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting obligations.

Where payments are processed through third-party payment service providers, users are encouraged to review the applicable privacy policies and terms of such providers. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of independent third-party payment service providers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, analyse Website traffic, improve Website performance, and support the functionality of our Website and Services. These technologies help us understand how users interact with the Website and enable us to improve our content and user experience.

You may control or disable Cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain Cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the Website. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of Cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this Policy. Where required by applicable law, Cookies will be used based on your consent preferences.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Policy at any time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or the Services offered through the Website. Any revised version of this Policy shall become effective upon its publication on the Website, and the "Last Updated" date shall be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

Phishing and Online Security

We are committed to safeguarding your Personal Data and encourage you to remain vigilant against phishing, identity theft, and other fraudulent activities. Please exercise caution when responding to unsolicited emails, messages, phone calls, or other communications requesting Personal Data, payment information, identification documents, or other sensitive information.

The Modern Classroom will never request passwords, one-time passwords (OTPs), or other confidential authentication credentials through unsolicited communications. If you receive any communication claiming to be from us that appears suspicious or unauthorised, please do not respond or disclose any information. Instead, contact us through our official contact details available on the Website so that we may verify the communication and take appropriate action.

Social Media and Public Platforms

We may use our official social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other similar platforms, to share updates about our Programmes, events, workshops, educational initiatives, promotional campaigns, and other business activities. Any information you voluntarily post or share on these public platforms is governed by the privacy policies of the respective platform and may be visible to other users.

We encourage you to exercise caution when sharing Personal Data or other sensitive information on social media or other public forums. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party social media platforms or for any information that you voluntarily make publicly available through such platforms.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• request access to, correction, or updating of your Personal Data where it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• request the deletion of your Personal Data, subject to our legal, regulatory, contractual, or operational obligations to retain certain information.
• withdraw your consent to the processing of your Personal Data, where such processing is based on consent, provided that such withdrawal shall not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal or our ability to provide certain Services.
• opt out of receiving promotional or marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in such communications or by contacting us using the details provided on the Website.
• exercise any other rights available to you under applicable data protection laws.

To exercise any of the above rights or raise any privacy-related concern, you may contact us using the contact details provided on the Website. We shall endeavour to respond to your request within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable laws.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, including administering our Programmes and Services, responding to enquiries, maintaining records, providing customer support, complying with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting requirements, and resolving disputes.

Where Personal Data is no longer required for these purposes, it shall be securely deleted, anonymised, or retained only to the extent required under applicable laws.

You may request the deletion of your Personal Data, subject to our legal, regulatory, contractual, or operational obligations requiring its continued retention.

Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organisational safeguards to protect your Personal Data against unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

These measures may include secure servers, encryption of data in transit where appropriate, access controls, periodic security reviews, system monitoring, data backup procedures, and other industry-standard security practices.

While we endeavour to protect your Personal Data using commercially reasonable measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security and shall not be liable for any unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss of Personal Data except as required under applicable law.

Children's Privacy

The Website is NOT intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

By accessing or using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher.

Individuals under eighteen (18) years of age must not submit Personal Data, create accounts, submit Service Requests, or otherwise use the Website without the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian, where permitted under applicable law.

Our Programmes are intended primarily for school students and may involve the collection of Personal Data relating to minors.

Where Personal Data relates to a minor, it shall be collected, processed, and used only with the consent or authorisation of the minor's parent or legal guardian, or through the authorised school or educational institution, as applicable and in accordance with applicable laws.

Parents, legal guardians, and authorised school representatives are responsible for ensuring that the Personal Data provided in relation to a minor is accurate and that all necessary consents have been obtained.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Policy, our privacy practices, or the processing of your Personal Data, please contact us through the details provided below:

The Modern Classroom

Address: Flat #G1A, 9/1 Cunningham Road, Commerce House Building, Bangalore - 560052

Email: mail@themodernclassroom.in

Phone: +91-8645628693, +91-8043712595

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at Bengaluru, Karnataka, unless otherwise required under applicable law.