Privacy Policy

PeIX® Education is a leading educational institute based in Mumbai, India, specialising in globally recognised finance certifications including CMA US (Certified Management Accountant), CPA US (Certified Public Accountant), and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). With over a decade of experience, PeIX® Education provides expert-led coaching, structured learning programs, and personalised mentoring to help students and finance professionals achieve their international career goals through both live online and offline classes. This Privacy Policy explains how PeIX® Education (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of individuals (referred to as "you" or "user") who visit our website, interact with our services, or enroll in our courses. By accessing our website or submitting your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We collect the following types of personal information: a) Personal Identification Information: When you fill out an inquiry form, enrollment form, or contact us through any channel, we may collect your full name, email address, phone number, and city/location. b) Payment Information: When you enroll in a course and make a payment, we collect necessary payment details such as transaction reference numbers. Please note that we do not store sensitive financial data like full card numbers — payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. c) LMS Portal Information: Students enrolled in our courses are provided access to our Learning Management System (LMS) portal. For this, we collect basic profile information including your name, email address, and phone number to set up and manage your student account. d) Communication Data: If you contact us via WhatsApp, email, phone, or any inquiry form, we may retain records of those communications to better assist you. e) Usage Data: We may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, and browser type. This data is used solely to improve your browsing experience.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: • To process your course enrollment and confirm admission • To facilitate and track fee payments • To provide you with access to our LMS portal, study materials, mock tests, and recorded sessions • To send important course-related updates, class schedules, and academic communications • To share promotional information, new course announcements, and special offers via email or WhatsApp. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us • To respond to your inquiries and provide student support • To improve the quality of our website, services, and learning programs • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering course-related communications (such as payment gateway partners or email/messaging platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and may not use it for any other purpose. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from government or regulatory authorities. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring of PeIX® Education, your information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to equivalent privacy protections. Under no circumstances do we sell or misuse your personal data.

PeIX® Education's primary website does not rely on tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. However, our website may use basic session cookies or technical cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly — for example, to remember your language preference or maintain your session while navigating the site. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain functionalities of the website.

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. These measures include: • Secure storage of student records and course data • Restricted access to personal information — only authorised personnel have access to student data • Use of secure third-party payment gateways for processing fees • Regular review of our data collection and storage practices While we strive to protect your personal information, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.

We respect your rights regarding your personal data. Although our website does not currently have a self-service login portal (student access is managed through our LMS portal), you may contact us directly to exercise the following rights: Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Right to Correction: If any of your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that we update it. Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations we may have to retain certain data (e.g., payment records). Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by contacting us at the details provided below. To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at the email address mentioned in the Contact section of this policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations. Specifically: • Student enrollment records and course-related information are retained for a minimum of 5 years after the completion of your course, as required for academic and compliance purposes. • Payment records are retained as required under applicable Indian tax and financial regulations (typically 7 years). • Inquiry or lead data from individuals who did not enroll is retained for up to 12 months, after which it is securely deleted. You may request earlier deletion of your data, subject to our legal retention obligations, by contacting us directly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or services after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: PeIX® Education Address: Shop No. 205, HIVE 67 ICON Building, Near Raghuleela Mall, Jai Bhim Sanjay Nagar, Borsapada Road, Mahavir Nagar - Kandivali West, Mumbai - 400067, Maharashtra, India Phone: +91 88989 79672 Email: info@peixedu.com Website: www.peixedu.com