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Privacy Policy

We keep this simple and readable. Here's exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it.

Who We Are

Dandes Academy, also known as Dande's Course and previously as JLC, the Java Learning Center, is an online training platform for engineers and students. We're based in Bangalore, India.

If you have questions about your data, contact us at: hello@dandesacademy.com

What Information We Collect

Information you give us directly

When you fill in an inquiry form, register for a webinar, download a brochure, or contact us, you may share:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number or WhatsApp number
  • City
  • Professional background (years of experience, current role)
  • Course interests and goals

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referring URL (how you found us)

This is collected through standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you share to:

  • Respond to your inquiry about courses, fees, and batches
  • Send you webinar access links and follow-up resources
  • Contact you via WhatsApp, email, or phone to help you make an informed enrollment decision
  • Share course updates, new batch announcements, and relevant program information
  • Improve our website and understand how people find and use it

We do not use your information for unrelated advertising. We do not sell it to third parties.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Our CRM and communication tools (such as Zoho Bigin and WhatsApp Business) to manage inquiries and send follow-ups
  • Google Analytics and advertising platforms (such as Google Ads) for website analytics and campaign measurement, in aggregate and anonymised form
  • Legal authorities if required by law

All third-party tools we use are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences on the website
  • Understand how visitors use our pages (analytics)
  • Measure the performance of our ads (conversion tracking)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

Data Retention

We keep your data for as long as it's needed to serve you or comply with legal obligations. If you ask us to delete your data, we'll do so promptly. See Section 8 for how to contact us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Ask what data we hold about you
  • Request corrections to your data
  • Ask us to delete your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time. Just reply "stop" to any message or email us.

How to Contact Us About Your Data

Email: hello@dandesacademy.com WhatsApp: +91 7090366699

We'll respond within 5 business days.

Changes to This Policy

If we update this policy, we'll change the date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we'll let you know via email or WhatsApp.

Children's Privacy

Our programs are designed for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we discover we've collected data from a minor, we'll delete it promptly.