Privacy Policy
Your Trust, Our Priority: How Micro Academy Protects Candidate Resumes, Student Data, and Corporate Client Information.
Micro Academy(office at #189, Amar Jyothi Layout, Domlur Ring Road, Bangalore - 560071, Karnataka, India, referred to as "Micro Academy," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to securing personal data and respecting user privacy across all our service verticals.
This Privacy Policy explains our data collection, usage, storage, sharing, and security practices when you visit microacademy.net, apply for job openings, submit resumes for recruitment drives, or enroll in our Train & Hire or Corporate Training programs.
We adhere strictly to India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), the Information Technology Act, 2000 (including SPDI Rules 2011), and CERT-In Guidelines for incident reporting.
Table of Contents
1. Scope & Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all interactions across Micro Academy channels:
- Website Visitors: Individuals browsing microacademy.net.
- Job Applicants & Freshers: Candidates applying for job openings or recruitment drives.
- Trainees & Students:Enrollees in Train & Hire or IT technical training modules.
- Corporate Clients: Employers engaging Micro Academy for recruitment, staffing, or corporate training.
2. Definitions
"Personal Data" means any information identifying an individual directly or indirectly under DPDP Act 2023.
"Candidate Data" encompasses resumes, education credentials, technical skills, assessment scores, and interview records.
"Data Principal" refers to the individual candidate, trainee, or website user to whom personal data pertains.
3. Information We Collect
Micro Academy collects data directly provided by you or generated during portal use:
Candidate & Applicant Data
- Full name, email address, contact telephone number.
- Resumes, GitHub/LinkedIn links, portfolio details.
- Academic degree, graduation year, specialization.
- Assessment test results and interview feedback logs.
Corporate Client & Tech Data
- Company name, contact person, designation, billing address.
- Hiring job descriptions and staffing requisitions.
- IP address, browser type, and web usage analytics.
4. Lawful Basis & Consent (DPDP Act 2023)
We process data under valid legal bases prescribed by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:
Consent (Section 6): Obtained when candidates submit application forms or enroll in training programs.
Legitimate Uses (Section 7): Fulfilling contractual staffing commitments, delivering training courses, or fulfilling statutory tax reporting.
5. How We Use Your Information
Information is used exclusively for legitimate workforce intelligence operations:
- Processing job applications and evaluating candidates for direct hiring client drives.
- Delivering IT training programs and issuing course certificates.
- Facilitating client interview scheduling and placement onboarding.
- Issuing commercial invoices and processing GST compliance records.
6. Candidate & Recruitment Data Handling
Candidate resumes and evaluation records are shared strictly with verified hiring clients for relevant job requisitions. Micro Academy does not sell candidate contact information to unauthorized third-party brokers.
7. Corporate Client & Enterprise Data
Enterprise hiring requisitions and client specifications are protected under strict confidentiality protocols.
8. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share personal data only with:
- Verified Corporate Hiring Clients: For recruitment interview evaluation.
- Secure Cloud Infrastructure: Database infrastructure hosting our website platforms.
- Statutory Authorities: When required by Indian law or legal mandates.
9. Data Retention & Archival
Candidate and commercial data is retained in accordance with legal and operational guidelines:
• Candidate Application Profiles: Retained for active placement evaluation plus 3 years.
• Commercial Tax Invoices: Retained for 6 years as required under Indian GST laws.
• System Logs: Retained in alignment with CERT-In directions.
10. Technical & Organizational Data Security
Micro Academy protects data using industry-standard technical measures, including HTTPS encryption, encrypted cloud storage, firewall security, and strict role-based access controls.
11. Incident & Breach Reporting (CERT-In)
CERT-In Compliance Commitment
In compliance with CERT-In Directions (April 2022), Micro Academy reports cyber security incidents to CERT-In within 6 hours of discovery and notifies affected users promptly.
12. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Candidate data resides primarily on servers located within India. Any international data transfer to global enterprise hiring partners is conducted under strict contractual data protection terms.
13. Candidate & User Privacy Rights
Under the DPDP Act 2023, candidates have the right to request access to their personal data, request correction of inaccurate resume details, or withdraw processing consent.
14. Cookies & Web Analytics
Micro Academy uses basic functional cookies to facilitate navigation and site performance monitoring.
15. Protection of Minors' Data
Our services are directed to adults and job-seeking candidates aged 18 and older.
16. Third-Party Web Links
Micro Academy is not responsible for the privacy practices of external third-party job boards or partner sites linked on our portal.
17. Grievance Redressal Officer
In accordance with DPDP Act 2023 and IT Act 2000 rules, Micro Academy has designated a Data Privacy Grievance Officer:
Micro Academy
#189, Amar Jyothi Layout, Domlur Ring Road, Bangalore - 560071, Karnataka, India
Phone: +91 080-25358182 / 25359192 | +91 9980876288
Email:info@microacademy.net
18. Policy Updates & Contact Details
Micro Academy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect evolving regulatory frameworks or operational enhancements. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.