Privacy Policy

LTPL SKILL FOUNDATION

Effective Date: 28/01/2026

LTPL Skill Foundation (“LTPL”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a Section 8 company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, engaged in skill development, education, training, and social impact initiatives. We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal data of all users, beneficiaries, partners, employees, and stakeholders.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you access or use our website and services.

1. Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to:

1. Visitors of our website
2. Students, trainees, beneficiaries, and participants
3. Trainers, partners, donors, and vendors
4. Employees, interns, and consultants
5. Any individual who shares personal data with LTPL Skill Foundation

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Personal Information

1. Name, date of birth, gender
2. Contact details (mobile number, email address, address)
3. Educational and professional details
4. Identity details (only where legally required)

b) Technical Information

1. IP address
2. Browser type and device information
3. Website usage data and cookies (if applicable)

c) Sensitive Personal Data

Where required by law or program guidelines, we may collect limited sensitive data such as bank details for stipends or reimbursements, strictly in compliance with applicable law.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data is collected only for lawful and legitimate purposes, including:

1. Registration for courses, programs, or events
2. Skill training, certification, and assessment
3. Communication and program updates
4. Statutory, regulatory, and audit compliance
5. Donor reporting and impact assessment
6. Internal records and administration
7. Prevention of fraud, misuse, or unlawful activities

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

1. Consent of the data principal
2. Performance of lawful contracts or programs
3. Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legitimate interests of the organization, consistent with public interest and social objectives

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or trade personal data. Information may be shared only with:

1. Government authorities or statutory bodies as required by law
2. Funding agencies, CSR partners, or auditors (on a need-to-know basis)
3. Service providers assisting in IT, training delivery, or compliance
4. Law enforcement agencies where required under applicable laws, including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

All such sharing is subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices and procedures, including:

1. Access controls and password protection
2. Secure data storage systems
3. Limited access to authorized personnel only
4. Periodic review of data protection measures

Any unauthorized access, misuse, or data breach will be addressed strictly as per law.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required under applicable laws, including corporate, taxation, and regulatory requirements.

8. Rights of Data Principals

Subject to applicable law, individuals have the right to:

1. Access their personal data
2. Request correction or updating of data
3. Withdraw consent (where applicable)
4. Request deletion of data, subject to legal obligations

Requests may be made through the contact details provided below.

9. Cookies & Third-Party Links

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. External links, if any, are governed by their respective privacy policies, and LTPL Skill Foundation is not responsible for their practices.

10. Children’s Privacy

We take special care in handling data of minors. Information of children is collected only with appropriate consent and strictly for educational and welfare purposes.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. The updated version will be posted on our website.

12. Grievance & Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or grievances related to privacy or data protection, please contact:

LTPL Skill Foundation

Email: info@ltplskill.com

Address: Durgapur Webel IT Park

Legal Note

Any misuse, unauthorized access, or wrongful disclosure of personal data may attract civil and criminal liability under applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and other relevant statutes.