Privacy
Policy
This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over it. We are committed to transparency and responsible data stewardship — no excessive collection, no selling of your information, ever.
Who We Are
The Cyber Ledger ("TCL", "we", "us", "our") is a cybersecurity training and services platform. We operate the website at thecyberledger.in and the course platform at thecyberledger.coursestack.com.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, The Cyber Ledger is the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through these properties.
What We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services.
Contact Form
When you submit an inquiry via our contact form, we collect your full name, email address, the subject of your message, and the message body. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Course Platform (Coursestack)
Our courses are hosted on Coursestack. When you register or enrol, Coursestack collects your name, email address, and course progress data on our behalf. Coursestack acts as a data processor under our instructions. Please also review Coursestack's Privacy Policy for their platform-level practices.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to updates or notifications, we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send you.
Payment Processing
We do not store your payment details. All transactions are handled by our third-party payment processor(s). We receive only a transaction confirmation and, where required for receipts, your name and email address. Your card details never touch our servers.
Usage Data (Automatically Collected)
When you visit our website, we may automatically receive standard server log data: your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is used solely for security monitoring and improving site performance. It is not sold or used for advertising profiling.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only for the purposes listed below. We do not sell your data — ever.
- To respond to contact form submissions and enquiries
- To create and manage your course platform account
- To deliver courses and track your learning progress
- To process payments and issue receipts or invoices
- To send you newsletters or programme updates you have opted into
- To notify you about upcoming batches or programmes you expressed interest in
- To maintain the security and integrity of our platform
- To comply with legal obligations under applicable law
Legal Basis (EU/UK users under GDPR)
We process your data on the basis of contractual necessity (to deliver services you've enrolled in), legitimate interests (security, service improvement), and consent (newsletters and marketing communications). You may withdraw consent at any time.
Third-Party Services
We use a small number of trusted third-party services to operate. Each acts as a data processor under appropriate agreements.
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Coursestack | Course hosting & delivery | Name, email, course activity |
| Payment Processor | Transaction handling | Name, email (for receipts) |
| Email Service Provider | Newsletter & transactional email | Email address |
| Zoho Bookings | Session booking (mentorship) | Name, email, booking details |
We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for commercial profiling purposes. Links to external platforms (YouTube, LinkedIn, GitBook, Discord) are provided for your convenience — once you leave our site, their own privacy policies apply.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact form data — retained for up to 12 months after your last interaction, then deleted.
- Course & account data — retained for the duration of your account plus a reasonable period thereafter, or until you request deletion.
- Payment records — retained for 7 years as required by Indian financial regulations (and applicable international equivalents).
- Newsletter subscriptions — retained until you unsubscribe, after which your email is removed from active lists within 30 days.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights over your personal data:
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (EU/UK users).
Withdraw consent for newsletter or marketing emails at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at founder@thecyberledger.in. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
Indian Users
You have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), including the right to access, correct, and erase your data.
EU / UK Users
You have rights under GDPR/UK GDPR and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your data lawfully.
Cookies
Our main website uses only essential cookies — for example, to remember your theme preference (dark/light mode). We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies on thecyberledger.in.
The course platform (Coursestack) may use its own cookies to manage your logged-in session and track course progress. These are necessary for the platform to function. Please refer to Coursestack's own cookie policy for full details.
You can control cookie behaviour through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Security
We take security seriously — it's our profession. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular review of our data handling practices.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take every reasonable precaution, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at founder@thecyberledger.in and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected users via email or a notice on the website.
Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
The Cyber Ledger
Data & Privacy Team
founder@thecyberledger.in
This policy is provided for informational purposes and reflects our current practices. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal concerns, we recommend consulting a qualified legal professional in your jurisdiction.