Privacy Policy

Offclass Pvt. Ltd. ("Offclass", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), where applicable.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to educational institutions, students and learners, service partners and vendors, faculty and professionals, and website visitors and users. By using Offclass services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Data Principal / Data Subject: The individual to whom personal data relates.
• Data Fiduciary / Controller: Offclass Pvt. Ltd.
• Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion).

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

Information You Provide: Name, contact details (email, phone number), designation and organization details, business registration details (GST, licenses), address and location information.

Automatically Collected: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, usage data, access logs, timestamps, cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Communication Data: Emails, messages, support requests, feedback and correspondence.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only where permitted by law, including: consent of the Data Principal, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests (platform security, fraud prevention, service improvement).

5. Purpose of Data Processing

We use personal data for: onboarding and verification, providing and managing services, facilitating connections within the education ecosystem, communication and support, analytics and platform improvement, compliance with legal obligations, and preventing fraud and unauthorized access. We do not sell personal data.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Personal data may be shared only: with verified institutions or partners for service delivery, with authorized service providers (hosting, analytics, CRM, payment processing), when required by law, regulation, or court order, or to protect Offclass's legal rights.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside India or the EU, transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws with adequate safeguards implemented.

8. Data Retention & Storage

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy and meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Data is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived once retention is no longer necessary.

9. Data Security Measures

Offclass implements reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including: access control and role-based permissions, secure servers and encrypted storage, and regular monitoring and security reviews.

10. Rights of Data Subjects

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to: access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent), request erasure of personal data (subject to legal obligations), and lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority.

11. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to improve website functionality, analyze usage patterns, and enhance user experience. Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings.

12. Children's Data

Offclass does not knowingly process personal data of children under 18 without verifiable consent from a parent, guardian, or authorized institution.

13. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. Offclass is not responsible for the privacy practices of such third-party platforms.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact Information

Grievance Officer: Offclass Pvt. Ltd. | Email: Admin@offclass.in | Location: Bangalore, India