Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
At Top Games Machine, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our educational platform for social casino game design. We're committed to transparency about data handling practices and your rights regarding information we hold.
Information We Collect
When you interact with our platform, we collect different types of information to provide and improve our educational services. Some data comes directly from you, while other information is gathered automatically through your use of our site.
Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and phone number during course registration
- Educational background and professional experience for course placement
- Payment details processed through secure third-party providers
- Portfolio submissions and project work created during courses
- Communication preferences and feedback provided through forms
Automatically Collected Data
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Course progress, lesson completion rates, and assessment scores
- Time spent on different platform sections and interaction patterns
- Referral sources and pages visited before arriving at our site
How We Use Your Information
Your data serves specific purposes related to delivering quality education and maintaining our platform. We don't sell personal information to third parties or use it for purposes beyond what's described here.
Purpose | Data Used |
---|---|
Course enrollment and access | Name, email, payment information |
Progress tracking and certificates | Course completion data, assessment results |
Platform improvements | Usage patterns, feedback, interaction data |
Communication and support | Contact details, inquiry history |
Legal compliance | Transaction records, user agreements |
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We share information only when necessary to operate our platform or when required by law. Third parties who receive data are bound by confidentiality agreements and security requirements.
Service Providers: Payment processors, cloud hosting services, and email delivery platforms receive limited data needed to perform their functions. These partners cannot use your information for their own purposes.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by Indian law, court orders, or government regulations. This includes situations involving suspected fraud or threats to safety.
Business Transitions: If Top Games Machine merges with another organization or undergoes restructuring, your data may transfer as part of business assets. You'll be notified of any such changes.
Student Information Protection
Educational platforms handle sensitive information about learning progress and performance. We maintain strict controls around student data to protect privacy while enabling effective instruction.
Course Progress and Assessment Data
Lesson completion rates, quiz scores, and assignment submissions are stored securely and accessible only to you and authorized instructors. This information helps us provide personalized feedback and track your development through programs. Progress data is retained for three years after course completion to support certificate verification.
Portfolio and Project Work
Design projects and portfolio pieces created during courses remain your intellectual property. We may request permission to showcase exceptional student work as examples, but this always requires your explicit consent. You can withdraw permission at any time, and we'll remove your work from public display within 14 days.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how the site is being used. You have control over many of these tracking mechanisms through browser settings.
- Essential Cookies: Required for login functionality, course access, and basic platform operations. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand which courses are most popular and where students encounter difficulties. This data is aggregated and doesn't identify individuals.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, language settings, and customization choices to provide a personalized experience across visits.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Blocking certain cookies may limit platform functionality, particularly around course progress tracking and saved preferences.
Data Security Measures
We implement multiple layers of security to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While no system is completely impenetrable, we follow industry standards and continuously update our protections.
- SSL encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Regular security audits and penetration testing by independent firms
- Restricted employee access to personal data based on role requirements
- Secure backup systems with encrypted storage in multiple geographic locations
- Automatic logout after periods of inactivity to prevent unauthorized access
Your Privacy Rights
You maintain significant control over personal information we hold. Indian data protection laws, along with international standards like GDPR for European users, grant specific rights regarding your data.
Access and Correction
Request a complete copy of personal data we've collected about you. We'll provide this information in a readable format within 30 days. If any information is inaccurate or outdated, you can request corrections through your account settings or by contacting our support team.
Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your account and associated personal information. Some data may be retained for legal or operational purposes, such as transaction records required for tax compliance or certificates issued upon course completion. We'll inform you of any information that cannot be immediately deleted and the reason for retention.
Data Portability
Request your course progress, assessment results, and portfolio submissions in a machine-readable format that can be transferred to another educational platform. This right helps you maintain continuity if you choose to continue education elsewhere.
International Data Transfers
Our platform operates primarily within India, but some service providers may store data in facilities located in other countries. When information crosses borders, we ensure adequate protections are in place through contractual requirements and compliance frameworks.
For users in the European Economic Area, we comply with GDPR requirements for international data transfers. This includes using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission when working with service providers outside the EEA.
Children's Privacy
Our courses are designed for adults and professionals seeking career development. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. If you believe someone under 18 has provided personal information through our platform, contact us immediately so we can remove the data.
Data Retention Periods
Different types of information are retained for varying lengths of time based on purpose and legal requirements:
- Account information: Retained while your account is active, plus three years
- Course completion records: Maintained for seven years to support certificate verification
- Payment transactions: Kept for ten years in compliance with Indian tax regulations
- Support communications: Stored for two years after resolution
- Marketing preferences: Maintained until you opt out or close your account
Changes to This Policy
We review and update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through email to registered users at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use of the platform after changes become effective indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Previous versions of this policy are archived and available upon request. The date at the top of this document indicates when the current version was last revised.
Privacy Questions and Concerns
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, reach out to our privacy team. We respond to inquiries within five business days.
Email us directly at contact@topgamesmachine.social
Or visit our office at Shop No 5/6, 7, Swami Vivekananda Rd, Meghdoot, Vivekanand Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092, India