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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18.02.2026

The Method Lab ("TML," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store and protect personal information in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), as applicable.

By using our website or services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Professional affiliation
  • Educational background
  • Billing and payment information
  • Institutional details

Sensitive Personal Data (if voluntarily provided)

  • Professional licensure information
  • Case-related information shared in training contexts
  • Any data classified as sensitive under applicable Indian law

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless necessary for programme delivery.

How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Register for a programme

Fill out a contact form

Subscribe to communications

Enter into an institutional agreement

Participate in live sessions

Access self-paced modules

We may also collect limited technical information through cookies and analytics tools.

Purpose of Data Processing

We use personal information for:

Programme registration and delivery

Communication regarding training

Payment processing and invoicing

Issuing certificates

Institutional coordination

Improving our services

Legal and regulatory compliance

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

Data Sharing

We may share information only with:

Payment processors

IT service providers

Learning management platforms

Faculty involved in programme delivery

Legal or regulatory authorities (if required by law)

All service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable security practices in accordance with Indian law, including:

Secure hosting environments

Restricted administrative access

Password protection

Encryption where applicable

While we take reasonable steps to protect data, no system is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

Programme completion

Certification records

Institutional reporting

Legal compliance

Data may be securely deleted upon request unless retention is required by law.

Your Rights (Under Indian Law)

Subject to applicable laws, you may:

Request access to your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Request grievance redressal

Requests may be sent to the contact details below.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

Improve website functionality

Analyse user behaviour

Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Recording of Sessions

Live sessions may be recorded for educational and archival purposes.

Participants will be informed in advance, and participation constitutes consent unless otherwise specified.

International Users

As a global platform based in India, your data may be processed in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you consent to such data transfer where legally permitted.

Children's Data

Our services are intended for adults and professional participants.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy.

Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.

Grievance Officer

In accordance with Indian law, you may contact our designated Grievance Officer:

Name: Dr. Angana Nandy

Email: grievance@themethodlab.in

Address: 42/138, New Ballygunge Road, Kolkata 700039

We will respond within the timelines prescribed under applicable law.