Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27th July 2022
Last Updated: 2nd July 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how David Linus Learning & Development, a sole proprietorship of David Conrad Linus, collects, uses, stores, protects, shares and processes personal information through its websites, brands, services, programmes, workshops, webinars, memberships, coaching services, digital platforms and communication channels.

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, David Linus Learning & Development may be referred to as “DLLD,” “the Organisation,” “we,” “our,” or “us.”

The following websites and brands are operated under David Linus Learning & Development:

• www.davidlinus.com
• www.angreziguru.com
• www.theglobalspeakerscircle.com
• David Linus
• Angrezi Guru
• Global Speakers Circle

By accessing our websites, submitting a form, registering for a programme, attending a webinar, purchasing a service, joining a class, participating in a workshop, communicating with us through WhatsApp, email, phone or social media, or using any of our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Legal Identity of the Organisation

The legal entity responsible for the processing of personal data under this Privacy Policy is:

David Linus Learning & Development
A Sole Proprietorship of David Conrad Linus
Principal Place of Business:
Ground Floor, Latauna, Ward No. 11,
Triveniganj, District Supaul,
Bihar – 852139, India

GST Registration Number: 10ADCPC9768N1ZC
Udyam Registration Number: UDYAM-BR-36-0049756
Enterprise Type: Micro Enterprise
Major Activity: Services
Industry Classification: Education / Other Educational Services

All references to DavidLinus.com, Angrezi Guru, Global Speakers Circle, David Linus, or related services shall be understood as references to brands, services, initiatives or websites operated by David Linus Learning & Development unless expressly stated otherwise.

3. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through:

• Our websites and landing pages
• Online and offline forms
• WhatsApp messages and calls
• Email communications
• Phone calls and SMS
• Webinars and online classes
• Offline workshops and coaching programmes
• Membership forms and community registrations
• Payment confirmation forms
• Google Forms, Google Sheets and similar data collection tools
• Social media advertisements and lead forms
• Any other service operated by David Linus Learning & Development

4. Compliance with Indian Law

We endeavour to handle personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including:

• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• The Information Technology Act, 2000
• The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, to the extent applicable
• Consumer protection, contract, tax, accounting and other applicable Indian laws

Nothing in this Privacy Policy shall be interpreted as excluding, restricting or limiting any right, obligation or liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

5. Role as Data Fiduciary

For the purposes of Indian data protection law, David Linus Learning & Development may act as a Data Fiduciary in relation to personal data that it determines the purpose and means of processing.

Individuals whose personal data is processed may be referred to as “users,” “learners,” “students,” “participants,” “members,” “customers,” “visitors,” “data principals,” or “you.”

6. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information, depending on your interaction with us:

• Name
• Mobile number
• WhatsApp number
• Email address
• City, district, state and country
• Age group or learner category, where relevant
• Educational qualification
• Occupation or professional background
• School, college, institution or organisation name
• Course, programme or service preference
• Registration details
• Payment confirmation details
• UTR number or transaction reference number
• Name from which payment was made
• Attendance and participation records
• Communication history
• Feedback, testimonials and survey responses
• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Website usage data
• Cookies, analytics and tracking data

We collect only such information as is reasonably necessary for providing our services, responding to enquiries, maintaining records, improving our programmes and complying with legal obligations.

7. Sensitive Personal Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a specific lawful purpose or voluntarily provided by you.

Where any sensitive information is collected, we endeavour to process it with greater care and only for the limited purpose for which it was provided.

8. Children’s Privacy

Some of our educational services may be accessed by school students or young learners. Where a learner is below the age required under applicable law for valid consent, we may require consent or involvement of a parent, lawful guardian or authorised representative.

Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent may contact us for review, correction or deletion, subject to applicable law and legitimate record-keeping requirements.

9. How We Collect Information

We may collect information directly from you when you:

• Visit our websites
• Fill out an enquiry form
• Register for a course, webinar, workshop or membership
• Make a payment or submit payment confirmation details
• Contact us by WhatsApp, phone, email or social media
• Subscribe to updates or newsletters
• Attend online or offline classes
• Participate in community activities
• Submit feedback, testimonials or reviews
• Interact with our advertisements or online campaigns

We may also receive limited information from third-party platforms such as payment gateways, webinar platforms, social media platforms, analytics tools, email providers and advertising platforms.

10. Purpose of Processing

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries
• To process registrations and admissions
• To provide online and offline classes
• To conduct webinars, workshops and coaching programmes
• To manage Global Speakers Circle memberships and meetings
• To provide public speaking, communication and leadership training
• To provide Angrezi Guru spoken English and digital skills programmes
• To process payments and verify transactions
• To send class links, reminders and programme updates
• To provide customer support
• To issue invoices, receipts or confirmations where applicable
• To maintain educational, operational and business records
• To improve our services, websites and user experience
• To send promotional, educational or informational communications
• To conduct surveys, feedback and market research
• To protect the security of our websites and systems
• To comply with legal, tax, accounting and regulatory obligations
• To enforce our terms, policies and agreements

11. Consent

By submitting your personal information to us, you consent to the collection, use and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Consent may be obtained through website forms, checkboxes, payment submissions, WhatsApp messages, email communications, verbal confirmations, programme registrations, or continued use of our services.

You may withdraw your consent where legally permissible. However, withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to provide certain services, process registrations, maintain access to classes, verify payments, issue certificates or comply with legal obligations.

12. WhatsApp, Phone and SMS Communication

When you submit your mobile number or WhatsApp number, you authorise us to contact you through phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp messages or similar communication channels for enquiries, admissions, course updates, payment confirmations, reminders, support and promotional communication.

You may request to stop receiving promotional messages. However, we may still send essential transactional, service-related or legally required communications.

13. Email Communication

We may use your email address to send programme information, class links, payment confirmations, newsletters, learning resources, event invitations, service updates and promotional communication.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails where such option is available or contact us to request removal from marketing lists.

14. Payment Information

We may collect payment-related information such as selected programme, amount paid, payment mode, UTR number, transaction reference number, date of payment and name from which payment was made.

We do not intentionally collect or store full debit card, credit card, net banking password, UPI PIN or other highly sensitive banking authentication information on our websites. Such information, where applicable, is processed by banks, payment gateways or payment service providers under their own security and privacy practices.

15. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our websites may use cookies, pixels, tags and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyse visitor behaviour, remember preferences, measure campaign performance and enhance user experience.

Cookies may be used for:

• Website functionality
• Analytics and performance tracking
• Advertising and remarketing
• Security and spam prevention
• User experience improvement

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of our websites may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

16. Analytics and Advertising Platforms

We may use third-party analytics and advertising platforms such as Google, Meta, YouTube, social media platforms, website analytics tools and similar services to understand website traffic, measure campaigns, improve services and reach relevant audiences.

These platforms may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party platforms.

17. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers for:

• Website hosting
• Domain and email services
• Payment processing
• Cloud storage
• Google Forms, Google Sheets and related tools
• Webinar and video conferencing platforms
• Learning management systems
• Email marketing
• Analytics and advertising
• Spam detection and website security
• Customer support and communication

These service providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services, subject to their own policies, terms and security practices.

18. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only where reasonably necessary with:

• Employees, trainers, consultants, contractors or authorised representatives
• Payment gateways, banks and financial service providers
• Technology and hosting providers
• Email, communication and webinar platforms
• Analytics and advertising platforms
• Professional advisers such as accountants, auditors or legal consultants
• Government authorities, courts, law enforcement agencies or regulators where legally required
• Service providers who assist us in operating our business

19. Disclosure Required by Law

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, court order, government direction, lawful request, legal process or to protect our rights, property, users, services or the public.

20. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Providing services
• Maintaining academic, business and operational records
• Processing payments and accounts
• Legal, tax and regulatory compliance
• Resolving disputes
• Enforcing agreements
• Maintaining communication history
• Improving services

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information, legal requirements and legitimate business needs.

21. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

These measures may include password protection, access controls, secure hosting, limited access to records, trusted service providers, regular review of systems and reasonable operational safeguards.

However, no website, server, internet transmission, electronic storage system or communication platform can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, while we make reasonable efforts to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

22. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and updated information
• Keeping passwords, devices and login details secure
• Not sharing class links, private materials or login details unlawfully
• Using our websites and services lawfully
• Informing us promptly about incorrect or unauthorised use of information

23. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Updating of personal information
• Withdrawal of consent where legally permissible
• Deletion of personal information where applicable
• Information regarding processing of your personal data
• Grievance redressal regarding privacy concerns

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. We may ask for reasonable verification before processing such requests.

24. Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw consent for non-essential processing by contacting us.

Please note that withdrawal of consent may not affect processing already completed before withdrawal. We may also retain certain information where required for legal, tax, accounting, dispute resolution, fraud prevention or legitimate business purposes.

25. Correction and Deletion Requests

If you believe that any personal information held by us is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated, you may request correction.

You may also request deletion of personal information where applicable. However, deletion may be subject to legal, contractual, accounting, tax, operational and legitimate business requirements.

26. Grievance Redressal

For any questions, complaints or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or processing of personal data, you may contact:

Grievance Contact / Data Protection Contact
David Linus Learning & Development
Ground Floor, Latauna, Ward No. 11,
Triveniganj, District Supaul,
Bihar – 852139, India
Email: support@davidlinus.com
WhatsApp / Mobile: +91 7368895406

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to grievances within a reasonable time in accordance with applicable law.

27. Third-Party Links

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, social media pages, payment gateways, video platforms, learning tools, forms or embedded content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accuracy, availability, content or policies of third-party websites or services. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such third parties independently.

28. Embedded Content

Our websites may include embedded videos, forms, maps, social media feeds, payment links or other third-party content. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the third-party website directly.

Such third parties may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking and monitor your interaction with their content according to their own policies.

29. International Processing

Some third-party service providers used by us may store or process data outside India. By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in jurisdictions where our service providers operate, subject to applicable law.

30. Testimonials, Photos and Recordings

During classes, webinars, workshops, events or community meetings, photographs, screenshots, audio recordings, video recordings or testimonials may be collected with consent or reasonable notice.

Such materials may be used for educational, promotional, training, documentation or marketing purposes unless you specifically object in writing and such objection is accepted by us.

We will endeavour to handle such materials respectfully and responsibly.

31. Online Classes and Webinars

Online classes, webinars and meetings may be conducted using third-party platforms. These platforms may collect participant names, email addresses, device information, chat messages, attendance records and interaction data.

By joining such sessions, you agree to comply with the relevant platform’s terms and privacy policy in addition to this Privacy Policy.

32. Intellectual Property and Learning Materials

Course materials, recordings, worksheets, slides, documents, website content, videos, designs, branding, frameworks, training models and other intellectual property provided by David Linus Learning & Development remain the property of the Organisation or its lawful licensors.

Users must not copy, distribute, sell, reproduce, record, upload, publish or misuse such materials without written permission.

33. Limitation of Responsibility

We make reasonable efforts to protect personal information and maintain the accuracy and availability of our websites and services. However, we do not make any absolute representation or warranty regarding uninterrupted access, error-free operation, complete security, accuracy, completeness or suitability of the website or services for every user.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, David Linus Learning & Development, its proprietor, brands, representatives, trainers, employees, contractors and affiliates shall not be liable for losses arising from:

• Internet failure or service interruption
• Unauthorised third-party access beyond our reasonable control
• Malware, hacking, phishing or cyber attacks despite reasonable safeguards
• User negligence or sharing of passwords, links or personal details
• Third-party platform failures
• Payment gateway or banking errors
• Force majeure events
• Incorrect information submitted by users

Nothing in this Privacy Policy excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

34. No Guarantee of Outcome

Our educational, coaching, communication, public speaking, language, career, digital skills and community programmes are designed to support learning and development.

However, individual results depend on many factors including effort, attendance, practice, prior knowledge, discipline, market conditions and personal circumstances. We do not guarantee any specific income, job, promotion, admission, visa, business result, public speaking outcome or career result unless expressly stated in a written agreement.

35. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless David Linus Learning & Development, David Conrad Linus, DavidLinus.com, Angrezi Guru, Global Speakers Circle, their representatives, employees, trainers, contractors, volunteers, affiliates and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses arising from:

• Your misuse of our websites or services
• Your breach of this Privacy Policy
• Your violation of applicable law
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Your unauthorised sharing of learning materials, links, recordings or private content
• Your submission of false, misleading or inaccurate information

This clause shall apply only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

36. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update, revise, modify or replace this Privacy Policy at any time.

The updated version shall be effective from the date of publication on our website unless otherwise stated. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

37. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

38. Jurisdiction

Subject to applicable law, the courts and competent authorities having jurisdiction over Supaul, Bihar, India shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy, the websites, services or processing of personal information by David Linus Learning & Development.

39. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions, requests, complaints or concerns, please contact:

David Linus Learning & Development
A Sole Proprietorship of David Conrad Linus
Ground Floor, Latauna, Ward No. 11,
Triveniganj, District Supaul,
Bihar – 852139, India

Email: support@davidlinus.com
WhatsApp / Mobile: +91 7368895406

Websites:
https://www.davidlinus.com
https://www.angreziguru.com
https://www.theglobalspeakerscircle.com

40. Final Notice

By using our websites, services, programmes, classes, webinars, memberships, events or communication channels, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide transparency regarding our handling of personal information and should be read together with any applicable Terms & Conditions, Refund Policy, Disclaimer, Programme Rules, Payment Terms or other policies published by David Linus Learning & Development.