(Compliant with the Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023)
Last Updated: July 5, 2026
Welcome to Balaji Krafts & Tutorials (accessible via balajikraftstutorials.in). We respect your right to privacy. This document serves as our digital Privacy Notice under Section 5 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA). It outlines what personal data we collect, why we process it, and how you can exercise your legal rights as a Data Principal.
1. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
We only collect digital personal data that is necessary to provide our educational and tutorial services.
- Identity & Contact Data: Full name, email address, and mobile/WhatsApp phone numbers of parents or legal guardians.
- Student Information: Academic grade, school curriculum (e.g., CBSE/ICSE), and specific tutorial or worksheet requests.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and basic analytics regarding how you interact with our website.
2. Lawful Basis and Purpose of Processing
In accordance with Section 4 of the DPDPA, we process your data strictly for specified, lawful purposes based on your explicit, affirmative Consent, or for Certain Legitimate Uses (such as voluntarily providing details to receive an educational download).
| Category of Data | Purpose of Processing | Lawful Basis (DPDPA) |
| Contact Info (Name, WhatsApp) | Sending class schedules, summer camp updates, and billing receipts. | Explicit Consent / Performance of Service |
| Student Grade & Syllabus | Tailoring worksheets, maths/science notes, and custom tutorials. | Explicit Consent |
| Technical Data | Optimizing website performance and readability. | Legitimate Use (Website Security & Maintenance) |
3. Special Protections for Children’s Data
Because we offer educational content for students (Grades 1 to 8), we strictly adhere to Section 9 of the DPDPA (Processing of personal data of children):
- Parental Consent Required: We do not knowingly collect or process any personal data belonging to minors under the age of 18 without the verifiable consent of their parent or legal guardian.
- No Harmful Processing: We do not engage in tracking, behavioral monitoring, or targeted advertising directed at children, nor do we process children’s data in any manner that may cause detrimental effects on their well-being.
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures
We do not sell or lease your personal data. To run our platform effectively, we share data with trusted service providers only under strict data-processing terms:
- Communication Services: Third-party tools used to deliver WhatsApp messages and email updates to parents.
- Embedded Platforms: Links and embedded features connecting to our official YouTube channel or secure payment gateways.
- Legal Mandates: We may share data if legally requested by a government authority or the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) under prevailing Indian regulations.
5. Storage Limitation and Data Erasure
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the educational purposes outlined in this policy or to satisfy legal, accounting, or tax requirements.
Once the purpose is fulfilled (e.g., a student completes a specific tutorial module or summer camp) or when you withdraw your consent, we will take reasonable steps to safely erase or anonymize the data from our digital systems, unless retention is mandated by Indian law.
6. Your Rights as a Data Principal
Under Chapter 3 of the DPDPA, Indian citizens enjoy specific rights. You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting our Grievance Officer:
- Right to Access: Obtain a summary of the personal data we hold about you and a list of any third parties it was shared with.
- Right to Correction & Erasure: Correct inaccurate data, complete incomplete information, or request the deletion of your records.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can revoke your consent for data processing at any time (e.g., opting out of WhatsApp broadcasts).
- Right to Nominate: Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity.
7. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, you have the right to file a grievance directly with us under Section 13 of the DPDPA. We are committed to responding to and resolving your queries efficiently.
- Data Fiduciary: Balaji Krafts & Tutorials
- Designated Grievance Officer: Pradeep Kumar
- Email Contact: pradeep@balajikraftstutorials.in
- Contact Number: +91 9343045276
If you are unsatisfied with our internal resolution, you bear the right to escalate your complaint directly to the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI).
