Ascendra Hub Privacy Policy

Welcome to Ascendra Hub. We want to protect your data and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website use our applications sign up for our waitlist or use any services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Ascendra Hub you agree to the collection, use and sharing of your information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with these terms please do not use Ascendra Hub.

1. Overview

1.1 Purpose

This Privacy Policy is a framework for how Ascendra Hub handles data belonging to students, corporate recruiters, course creators and general visitors. Our main goal at Ascendra Hub is to secure your information while creating an ecosystem that connects talent with opportunities.

1.2 Scope

This Policy applies to all users of Ascendra Hub, including subscribers, active students, candidates, company administrators, recruiters, course creators and visitors.

1.3 Compliance

This Policy is designed to comply with data protection laws, including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable privacy regulations.

1.4 Children and Minors

Ascendra Hub is for individuals who're at least eighteen years old or have reached the age required to legally enter into contracts in their jurisdiction. If we find out that personal information has been collected from a child without consent we will remove that information. Suspend or terminate the associated account.

2. Data We Collect

To provide an experience we collect information depending on how you interact with Ascendra Hub.

Waitlist Users & Visitors

• Identity & Contact Data: Name, Email address, Role preference (Student, Recruiter, Company Representative, Creator, etc.)
• Technical Log Data: IP address, Browser type and version, Device information, Operating system, Time zone settings, Website usage statistics, Cookie and tracking information

Students / Candidates

• Profile Data: Name, Profile photograph, Date of birth, Contact information, Professional social media links
• Academic & Professional Data: College or university details, Degree program, Graduation year, Skills and competencies, Project information, Portfolio links, Work experience, Certifications
• Documents: Resume/CV, Cover letters, Academic records, Certifications, Portfolio files

Companies / Recruiters

• Corporate Identity Data: Company name, Website URL, Industry category, Business registration information, GSTIN, CIN or equivalent verification details
• Recruiter Profile Data: Name, Email address, Phone number, Job designation
• Hiring Activity Data: Internship postings, Job descriptions, Screening questions, Candidate communications, Recruitment preferences

Course Creators

• Creator Information: Creator profile information, Course content, Materials, Payment and payout information, Revenue-sharing records

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for purposes:

• Platform Operations: To create, maintain, secure, authenticate and manage user accounts on Ascendra Hub.
• Ecosystem Matchmaking: To connect students and professionals with verified employers, recruiters and opportunities on Ascendra Hub.
• Communications: To send account notifications application status updates, interview schedules, security alerts, waitlist updates and product announcements on Ascendra Hub. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve platform functionality, security and user experience on Ascendra Hub.
• Security & Verification: To verify users and organizations prevent fraud detect abuse and spam investigate activity and protect property and platform integrity on Ascendra Hub.

3.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on one or more of the following grounds:

• Your consent
• Performance of obligations
• Compliance with obligations
• Legitimate business interests necessary to operate, secure and improve Ascendra Hub

4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosures

4.1 Sharing Within the Ascendra Hub Ecosystem

Your profiles, resumes, projects and application information on Ascendra Hub may be shared with verified recruiters and organizations when you apply for a position join a talent pool or enable profile visibility settings.

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate Ascendra Hub, including cloud hosting providers, database providers, email delivery services, analytics providers, payment processors and customer support tools. These providers must keep your information confidential and secure.

4.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required to comply with laws respond to government requests comply with court orders or protect the rights, safety or property of Ascendra Hub, users or the public.

4.4 No Sale of Personal Data

Ascendra Hub does not sell, rent, lease or trade your information to advertisers, marketers or data brokers.

4.5 International Data Transfers

Your information on Ascendra Hub may be stored, processed or transferred to servers outside your state, province or country. We will implement safeguards to protect your information in accordance with requirements.

4.6 Corporate Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, investment, financing transaction, sale of assets or similar corporate event on Ascendra Hub your information may be transferred as part of that transaction subject to law.

4.7 Creator Content

When you upload content, courses, videos, documents or other materials for distribution through Ascendra Hub we process that content for hosting, distribution, payment processing, platform operation and related service functions on Ascendra Hub. You own your content unless otherwise agreed through arrangements.

5. Data Deletion

5.1 Retention

We keep your information on Ascendra Hub for long as necessary to provide services comply with legal obligations resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

5.2 Inactive Accounts

Accounts on Ascendra Hub that remain inactive for twenty-four months may be archived, anonymized or deleted subject to operational requirements.

5.3 User-Requested Deletion

You control your information on Ascendra Hub subject to the rights and permissions for Ascendra Hub to operate. You can request account deletion at any time through account settings or by contacting us on Ascendra Hub. Deletion requests will be processed within thirty calendar days unless legal obligations require retention.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights on Ascendra Hub:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your information on Ascendra Hub.
• Right to Correction: Correct incomplete or outdated information on Ascendra Hub.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing activities where consent is the legal basis for processing on Ascendra Hub. Note that withdrawal of consent may affect access to Ascendra Hub features.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your information on Ascendra Hub subject to legal retention obligations.
• Grievance Redressal: Submit privacy-related concerns or complaints through our contact channels on Ascendra Hub.

7. Data Security

We implement safeguards to protect your information on Ascendra Hub.

• Encryption: Data transmitted through Ascendra Hub is protected using SSL/HTTPS encryption. Sensitive information is encrypted while stored within our infrastructure on Ascendra Hub.
• Access Controls: Access to your information on Ascendra Hub is restricted to authorized personnel who require access for business purposes. Administrative systems may be protected through two-factor authentication and additional security controls on Ascendra Hub.
• Monitoring & Security Management: We perform monitoring to detect access, abuse, security vulnerabilities, fraudulent activity and system anomalies on Ascendra Hub.

7.1 No Absolute Security Guarantee

While we implement security measures on Ascendra Hub no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Ascendra Hub cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted to or stored on Ascendra Hub.

7.2 User Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials on Ascendra Hub and for activities conducted through your account on Ascendra Hub. Report any suspected access or security incident immediately.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

8.1 Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on Ascendra Hub to maintain login sessions improve functionality analyze traffic patterns enhance user experience and measure platform performance.

8.2 Cookie Controls

You can configure your browser settings to block or disable cookies on Ascendra Hub. However certain Ascendra Hub features may not function properly if essential cookies are disabled.

8.3 External Websites & Services

Ascendra Hub may contain links to third-party websites, applications, integrations or services. Ascendra Hub is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security measures or policies of third-party services on Ascendra Hub. Review the policies of those services independently.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may modify, update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time on Ascendra Hub. For updates we will revise the date at the top of this document on Ascendra Hub.

We want to tell you about any changes that affect how we handle your data or your rights on Ascendra Hub. We will let you know about these changes through the Platform by email or in some way that makes sense before they happen on Ascendra Hub.

If you keep using Ascendra Hub after we make some changes you are saying that you agree to our Privacy Policy, on Ascendra Hub.

10. Contact Information & Grievance Officer

If you have questions about your privacy we want to hear from you. You can reach out to us. Maybe you have a complaint or a request.

You can get in touch with the Ascendra Hub Support Team at:

Email: contact@ascendrahub.in

Grievance Officer

We care about your data. We follow the rules to protect it. If you have a complaint, about your privacy you can send it to us.

You can contact the Data Grievance Officer at Ascendra Hub:

Email: contact@ascendrahub.in

If we do not have a Grievance Officer do not worry. Our management team will handle your concerns. They will take care of your privacy and data protection issues.