Last Updated: [03-06-2026]

Welcome to The IAS Akademia ("Company," "Institute," "we," "our," or "us").

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, storage, processing, disclosure, transfer, and protection of personal information collected through the website www.theiasakademia.com, mobile applications, online courses, learning management systems, webinars, events, social media channels, communication platforms, and related services (collectively referred to as the "Platform").

By accessing, browsing, registering on, or using the Platform, you expressly consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

The IAS Akademia is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all users, students, parents, visitors, subscribers, employees, consultants, and business partners.

We process personal data in compliance with:

• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules
• Consumer Protection Act, 2019
• Applicable laws, regulations, judicial precedents, and governmental directions

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Postal address
• Date of birth
• Educational qualifications
• Examination details
• Occupation
• Parent/guardian details (where applicable)
• Photographs
• Profile information

• Username
• Login credentials
• Enrollment information
• Course subscriptions
• Attendance records
• Academic performance records

Payments may be processed through authorized third-party payment gateways.

We do not store complete debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, CVV, or banking credentials.

Payment processors may independently collect payment information subject to their own privacy policies.

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device identifiers
• Device configuration
• Operating system
• Cookies
• Usage logs
• Session information
• Referral URLs

• Emails
• Chat messages
• Customer support requests
• Webinar interactions
• Recorded calls
• Survey responses
• Feedback forms

• Test performance
• Mock interview records
• Assignments
• Notes
• Answer copies
• Evaluation records
• Academic analytics

Information may be collected:

• Directly from you
• Through registration forms
• Through admissions processes
• Through online classes
• Through website interactions
• Through mobile applications
• Through cookies and analytics tools
• Through social media integrations
• Through lawful third-party sources
• Through referrals and educational partners

We may use information for:

• Course delivery
• Student enrollment
• Student authentication
• Academic assessment
• Mentorship services
• Examination guidance
• Customer support
• Communication and notifications
• Certificate issuance
• Payment processing
• Fraud prevention
• Security monitoring
• Legal compliance
• Research and analytics
• Internal training
• Service improvement
• Marketing and promotional activities
• Event management
• Alumni engagement

By using the Platform, you provide free, informed, specific, unconditional, and unequivocal consent for the collection and processing of your information for the purposes stated herein.

You may withdraw consent where permitted by law; however, withdrawal may affect your ability to access certain services.

The IAS Akademia provides educational guidance and mentoring services only.

We do not guarantee:

• Selection in UPSC
• Selection in any government examination
• Particular ranks
• Interview calls
• Employment opportunities
• Scholarships
• Academic outcomes

Past performance, testimonials, success stories, rankings, selections, and student achievements do not constitute guarantees of future results.

Individual outcomes depend upon numerous factors beyond our control.

Students, parents, and participants may voluntarily provide testimonials, reviews, photographs, videos, rankings, results, interviews, and feedback.

By submitting such material, you grant The IAS Akademia a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, publish, reproduce, distribute, display, modify, and promote such content for educational, informational, branding, and marketing purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Online classes, webinars, workshops, interviews, counseling sessions, and events may be recorded.

Such recordings may be used for:

• Academic review
• Quality control
• Training
• Educational archives
• Student support
• Promotional activities

Participation constitutes consent to such recording.

We may use:

• Cookies
• Session cookies
• Analytics cookies
• Advertising cookies
• Performance cookies
• Similar technologies

These tools help improve functionality, user experience, security, and analytics.

Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, certain functionalities may become unavailable.

We may disclose information to:

• Payment processors
• Technology providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Examination partners
• Academic consultants
• Legal advisors
• Auditors
• Government authorities
• Law enforcement agencies
• Regulatory bodies
• Successors in case of merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer

Such disclosures shall be made only where reasonably necessary, legally required, or contractually authorized.

Your information may be processed, stored, backed up, or transferred to servers located within or outside India.

By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers subject to applicable laws and reasonable security safeguards.

We retain information only for as long as:

• Required for educational purposes
• Necessary for contractual obligations
• Required under law
• Necessary to resolve disputes
• Necessary to enforce agreements
• Necessary for legitimate business interests

Academic records may be retained indefinitely where required for verification and certification purposes.

We employ commercially reasonable administrative, technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect information.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

The IAS Akademia does not warrant or guarantee absolute security.

Users acknowledge and accept inherent cybersecurity risks associated with internet-based services.

Users agree:

• To provide accurate information.
• To maintain confidentiality of login credentials.
• To notify us of unauthorized access.
• Not to misuse Platform resources.
• Not to upload unlawful, harmful, infringing, or malicious content.

Users remain solely responsible for content uploaded through their accounts.

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, applications, advertisements, services, payment gateways, social media platforms, or external resources.

We are not responsible for:

• Privacy practices
• Content
• Security measures
• Policies
• Actions

of any third-party platform.

Users access such services at their own risk.

The Platform is not intended for children under 18 years without parental or guardian supervision where required by law.

Parents or guardians may contact us regarding information concerning minors.

We may disclose information:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights
• To protect user safety
• To prevent fraud
• To investigate misconduct
• To enforce contracts
• To comply with judicial or governmental directives

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

The IAS Akademia, its founders, directors, faculty members, employees, consultants, affiliates, partners, licensors, agents, representatives, and service providers shall not be liable for:

• Indirect damages
• Consequential damages
• Incidental damages
• Special damages
• Punitive damages
• Loss of profits
• Loss of opportunities
• Examination failures
• Educational outcomes
• Data loss
• Service interruptions
• Cyber incidents
• Unauthorized access
• Third-party actions

arising out of or related to use of the Platform.

Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The IAS Akademia, its founders, management, faculty, employees, affiliates, consultants, and representatives from all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, penalties, and expenses arising from:

• Violation of this Privacy Policy
• Misuse of the Platform
• Breach of applicable laws
• Infringement of third-party rights

We reserve the right to amend, modify, update, or replace this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Updated versions shall become effective upon publication on the Platform.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India.

For privacy-related inquiries, grievances, requests, or notices:

The IAS Akademia

Website: www.theiasakademia.com

Email: officers@theiasakademia.com

Address: 3066, Patel Nagar, New Delhi

Grievance Officer: Mr. Rishabh Jain

Email: rishj@gmail.com

The Grievance Officer shall address complaints in accordance with applicable law.

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.