Privacy Policy

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At Shield Defence Academy, Lucknow, we understand how important your personal information is. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or just visiting our website, we ensure your data is handled with the utmost care.

This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it—so you can trust us, not just with your career, but also with your privacy.

What Information Do We Collect and Why?

We only collect data that is absolutely necessary to serve you better. This includes:

Personal Information:

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Date of Birth

  • Residential Address

  • Guardian’s Name (for minors)

  • ID Proof (for admission)

This helps us in student registration, generating ID cards, offering counselling, sending course updates, and issuing certificates.

Educational Background:

We may ask for your previous exam results or educational details to suggest the right course (NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Air Force X & Y Group, etc.).

Website & App Usage Data:

When you visit our website or mobile app, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

This helps us improve our website experience and content delivery.

How Do We Use Your Information?

We follow strict internal policies to ensure your data is used only for educational and communication purposes. Here's how we use it:

  • To register students and create a student profile

  • To communicate class schedules, exam dates, and test results

  • To offer academic counselling and updates

  • To send important notifications via SMS, Email, or WhatsApp

  • To maintain academic records for future references

  • To analyse student performance and personalise study plans

  • To respond to your queries and feedback

  • For legal and regulatory requirements (if needed)

We do NOT sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

How Do We Protect Your Data?

We take privacy seriously. Our technical team and admin staff follow proper protocols to ensure your information remains secure.

Measures We Follow:

  • All student data is stored in password-protected databases.

  • Access is limited to authorised personnel only.

  • We use SSL Encryption for data transmission through our website.

  • Backup of data is done securely and regularly.

  • CCTV surveillance and controlled physical access at our premises.

  • No data is ever disclosed to other students or outsiders.

In case of any technical breach or data theft (though highly unlikely), we commit to inform the affected individuals promptly and take immediate corrective actions.

Third-Party Tools, Cookies & External Links

Like most websites, our site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand what content you prefer and which areas we can improve.

Third-Party Tools:

We may use Google Analytics, WhatsApp integration, payment gateways, or SMS APIs to enhance your experience. These tools may collect anonymous technical data.

External Links:

Sometimes, our website or blog may contain links to other educational or government websites (like UPSC, Indian Army, etc.). Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.

Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data

As a valued user or student of Shield Defence Academy, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data on request

  • Update or correct your details if there's any mistake

  • Withdraw your consent from receiving marketing emails or WhatsApp messages

  • Request account deletion or data removal, if you're no longer part of the academy

  • Report any misuse of your data to our grievance officer

To exercise any of these rights, you can email us at shielddefenceacademy@gmail.com or call +91 9454551848

Consent Policy

By using our website, mobile app, or filling any form (online or offline), you consent to this Privacy Policy and the way we use your data.

If you’re under the age of 18, please ensure that your parent or guardian has reviewed and approved this policy.

Policy Updates

Shield Defence Academy reserves the right to update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make any changes, we’ll:

  • Post the updated version on our website

  • Mention the “Last Updated” date at the top

  • Inform users via email or SMS (if changes are major)

We encourage you to review this page occasionally.

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