Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 7, 2026

1. General Framework & Scope

Grondul Academy operates under the highest standards of user data protection. This Privacy Policy is structured specifically to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada, Quebec Law 25, and all applicable provincial regulations. The platform is operated globally by our parent holdings enterprise headquartered in India, with local billing agents and bilingual educators supporting our Canadian audience.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect and process your personal information only when explicitly submitted. This includes:

3. Purpose of Processing

Your data is processed strictly to provide the requested services, including verifying eligibility, delivering brochures, initiating support requests, and sending academic newsletters. We do not sell, rent, or lease your private data under any circumstances.

4. Processor Disclosure (Formspree Inc.)

For processing and receiving digital forms, we utilize Formspree, Inc. (USA) as our primary technical sub-processor. Formspree processes your information under strict Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data receives security protections equivalent to Canadian legal baselines.

5. Jurisdiction

Your data is stored and processed securely. Our governing corporate structures are located in India, meaning data is processed internationally under strict organizational protocols. By submitting your form, you consent to this secure international data transfer.

6. Quebec Law 25 Specific Declarations

If you are a resident of Quebec, we recognize your explicit rights to data portability, de-indexing, and withdrawal of consent. To submit a request to our named Privacy Officer, contact [email protected].

7. Analytical Cookies

We utilize Google Ads metrics trackers only if you explicitly choose to accept analytics cookies on our opt-in banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clear request or clearing your browser memory.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill academic inquiries or comply with legal audit requirements, after which it is fully deleted or rendered anonymous.

9. Contact Office

For any questions regarding your rights under PIPEDA, or to request a copy of your stored records, contact our support desk directly at [email protected].