Effective date: [LAUNCH DATE]. Written for India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025.
1. Who we are
LifeShine Learning Solutions LLP (LLPIN ACL-4897), Building No. 7/543, Kudassanad P.O., Mavelikkara, Alappuzha – 689 512, Kerala, India (“LifeShine”, “we”) decides why and how your personal data is used for our website, our programmes (Founder OS and YEP Bootcamp), our workshops, and the Klaro and Manomayam waitlists. Under the DPDP Act, that makes us the Data Fiduciary.
2. What we collect
| Category | Examples | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Identity and contact | Name, email, phone, city, state, country, date of birth (to confirm you are 18+) | Replying to you, admission, communication |
| Enquiry details | What you are interested in, your role, your idea or venture, your organisation, your message | Replying properly, admission |
| Education and experience | Qualifications, résumé, portfolio links | Selection, mentoring, placement |
| Payment | Amounts, dates, invoices. Card and bank details are handled by our payment gateway, not stored by us | Fees, GST invoicing, refunds |
| Learning records | Attendance, assessments, project work, mentor notes | Running our programmes, certificates |
| Recordings | Video and audio of live sessions you join | Learner review, quality |
| Emergency contact | Name and phone of a person you nominate | Safety, especially at in-person days |
| Optional health information | E.g. allergies or accessibility needs, only if you choose to tell us | Safe meetups, reasonable adjustments |
| Technical data | Device, browser and log data on our website | Security, site performance |
3. Consent and other lawful grounds
We collect personal data for the specific purposes stated when we ask for it. We rely on your consent, or on other legitimate uses permitted by the DPDP Act, such as complying with law. You may withdraw consent at any time by writing to us. Withdrawal does not affect processing already done, and may mean we can no longer provide some services, such as placement introductions.
4. Who we share it with
- Partner companies (vel venture studio and its partners): your profile and portfolio, for interviews, internships and placement, only with your consent.
- Service providers who process data for us under contract: website hosting, email, learning, video and payment services. Some may store data outside India, as the DPDP Act permits.
- Authorities, where the law requires it.
We never sell your personal data.
5. Your emergency contact’s data
By giving us someone’s details, you confirm they have agreed to be contacted by us in an emergency.
6. How long we keep it
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected for, or as the law requires (for example, tax records). Then we erase it.
- Website enquiries that don’t lead to enrolment: deleted after 24 months.
- Session recordings: deleted 6 months after the programme ends.
- Health information given for meetups: deleted after the programme ends.
7. Security
We use reasonable security safeguards, including access controls and encrypted services. If a personal data breach occurs, we will inform you and the Data Protection Board of India as the law requires.
8. Your rights
You may ask us:
- to access a summary of your personal data and how we use it;
- to correct, complete, update or erase it;
- to nominate someone to exercise your rights if you die or become incapacitated;
- to resolve a grievance about how we handle your data.
We respond within the time the DPDP Rules allow, and in any case within 90 days. If you’re not satisfied, you may complain to the Data Protection Board of India.
9. Age
Our programmes are for adults aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect children’s personal data. If you are under 18, please ask a parent or guardian to contact us.
10. Cookies and analytics
Our website uses only essential cookies. Visitor statistics are collected without cookies and without identifying you. Your browser settings let you control cookies.
11. Changes
We’ll post any updates here with a new effective date, and notify you of significant changes.
12. Contact and grievances
Grievance Officer: Ms. Aby V, LifeShine Learning Solutions LLP, support@lifeshinelearning.com. General questions: hello@lifeshinelearning.com.