Privacy Policy

We appreciate your interest in Skill Matrix and take data protection very seriously. The privacy and security of your personal data are paramount to us. While you can generally browse the Skill Matrix website without providing personal information, using certain services may require us to collect and process specific data. In these cases, if there is no legal basis for data processing, we will request your explicit consent.

Our data handling follows the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and country-specific data protection laws. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and process personal data and informs you about your data rights.

As the data controller, Skill Matrix has implemented comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, as with all Internet-based interactions, data transmissions may not be completely secure. You are welcome to provide personal data through other means, such as by phone.

1. Definitions

Our Privacy Policy aligns with GDPR terminology to ensure clarity and transparency for all users, customers, and business partners. Here are some key terms:

Personal Data: Information identifying or making a natural person identifiable, directly or indirectly, such as name, ID number, location, or online identifier.
Data Subject: Any identified or identifiable individual whose data is being processed.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (e.g., collection, storage, use, transmission, deletion).
Restriction of Processing: The marking of stored personal data to limit their processing in the future.
Profiling: Automated processing of data to analyze or predict aspects related to a person’s performance, preferences, or behavior.
Pseudonymization: Processing personal data so it can’t be linked to an individual without additional information, which is securely stored separately.
Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of personal data processing, either alone or jointly with others.
Processor: The entity that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
Recipient: Any person or entity to whom personal data is disclosed.
Third Party: Any entity other than the data subject, controller, or processor authorized to process data.
Consent: A clear and voluntary agreement by the data subject to the processing of their personal data.

This Privacy Policy is intended to ensure transparency and a clear understanding of your data rights. Please contact us with any questions about your personal data or this policy.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

For purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, the entity responsible (controller) for the processing of personal data is:

Skill Matrix
Email: contact@SkillMatrix.in
Website: https://SkillMatrix.in

3. Cookies

Skill Matrix uses cookies, small text files stored on a user’s computer, to enhance website functionality and provide a more user-friendly experience. Cookies include unique IDs, which help distinguish one browser from another, allowing us to recognize returning visitors and improve user convenience. For example, cookies allow our site to remember your login details and keep track of items in a virtual shopping cart.

You can disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact certain website features.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

When you visit Skill Matrix, general data and information are automatically collected and stored in server log files. This includes details such as your browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, IP address, internet service provider, and date and time of access. These logs help us to deliver our content accurately, improve our services, enhance security, and assist with legal requirements in case of cyber incidents. This data is analyzed anonymously to enhance site security and is stored separately from any personal data you provide.

5. Registration on Our Website

You may register on our website by providing personal data via our registration forms. This information is used internally and may be shared with processors (e.g., shipping services) as needed for service provision. During registration, your IP address, date, and time of registration are recorded for security purposes and to prevent misuse of our services.

Registered users may access certain exclusive content and are free to update or delete their personal data as needed. We are also available to assist with any inquiries about stored personal data and to make changes upon request.

6. Subscription to Our Newsletter

Visitors to our website can subscribe to receive our newsletter, which provides updates on Skill Matrix services and offerings. To complete the subscription, you must confirm via a double opt-in process, ensuring the email address belongs to you. We also record your IP address and registration time for security reasons.

Your data collected during subscription is used solely to deliver the newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in the newsletter or by contacting us directly.

7. Newsletter Tracking

Our newsletters contain tracking pixels, which allow us to measure engagement, such as if and when an email was opened or links were clicked. This information helps us improve our newsletter content. You can revoke consent for this data processing by unsubscribing from the newsletter, which will remove tracking data.

8. Contact Options via the Website

Our website includes various ways to contact Skill Matrix, including our email address. Any information you voluntarily share with us through these methods is stored solely to assist with your inquiry. We do not share this information with third parties without your consent.

9. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

Skill Matrix processes and retains personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of storage or as legally required. Once the purpose for storing the data is no longer applicable or the legal retention period expires, personal data will be securely deleted or blocked in compliance with regulations.

10. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right to Confirmation
Individuals have the right to confirm with the data controller whether their personal data is being processed. To exercise this right, they may contact any employee of the controller.

b) Right to Access
Individuals have the right to request and receive free information about their stored personal data, as well as a copy. This includes details on:

The purpose of processing
The categories of data involved
Recipients of the data, especially if they are in third countries or international organizations
The storage period or criteria for determining it
Rights to request rectification, erasure, or restriction of data, or to object to processing
The right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority
Data sources, if not collected directly from the individual
The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and relevant information on its logic, significance, and impact

Individuals may also inquire if their data has been transferred internationally and be informed of any related safeguards. For access requests, contact any employee of the controller.

c) Right to Rectification
Individuals can request immediate correction of inaccurate personal data. If applicable, they may provide additional information to complete incomplete data. To use this right, they may contact any employee of the controller.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
Individuals may request erasure of personal data under certain conditions, such as when the data is no longer needed, consent is withdrawn, or data has been unlawfully processed. Skill Matrix will ensure prompt compliance with valid erasure requests. If the data has been made public, reasonable efforts will be made to inform other controllers of the request for erasure. For erasure requests, contact any employee of Skill Matrix.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Individuals may request restriction of data processing if, for example, data accuracy is contested or data is no longer needed by the controller but required by the individual for legal claims. Contact any employee of Skill Matrix to request a processing restriction.

f) Right to Data Portability
Individuals may request their data in a structured, machine-readable format and have the right to transfer it to another controller if processing is based on consent or contract and performed by automated means. Skill Matrix will facilitate direct transfer where technically feasible and without impacting others’ rights. Contact an employee of Skill Matrix to exercise data portability.

g) Right to Object
Individuals may object to data processing based on their specific situation, including profiling. Skill Matrix will stop processing the data unless overriding legitimate grounds exist. Individuals can object to processing for direct marketing or research purposes at any time by contacting an employee of Skill Matrix.

h) Automated Decision-Making, Including Profiling
Individuals have the right not to be subject to solely automated decisions, including profiling, that produce significant effects unless it is necessary for a contract, legally authorized, or based on explicit consent. Skill Matrix will provide human intervention, allow the individual to express their viewpoint, and contest the decision. To exercise this right, contact any Skill Matrix employee.

i) Right to Withdraw Consent
Individuals may withdraw their consent to data processing at any time. To withdraw consent, they may contact any Skill Matrix employee.

11. Data Protection in Using Facebook

This site includes components from Facebook, operated by Facebook, Inc. in the U.S. (or Facebook Ireland Ltd. for users outside North America). Facebook allows users to create profiles, share photos, and interact with others.

When visiting a page with a Facebook plugin, the visitor’s browser is prompted to retrieve the Facebook component, which notifies Facebook about the specific page visited. If the visitor is logged into Facebook, Facebook will collect data about the visit and associate it with the user’s Facebook account. Facebook will also collect information if the visitor clicks a plugin button or submits a comment. If logged in, this data is collected even without interaction with the plugin.

To prevent data transfer to Facebook, users can log out of Facebook before visiting the site. Facebook’s privacy policy, available at https://facebook.com/about/privacy/, explains how data is collected and processed and provides settings to protect privacy and prevent data transmission.

12. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Application and Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

This website integrates Google Analytics, which is a web analytics service that tracks and analyzes data regarding website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics helps optimize websites and evaluate the effectiveness of online advertising campaigns by collecting data such as the referrer (the website that led the user here), which subpages were visited, and the duration of visits.

The operator of the Google Analytics service is Google Inc., located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.

To ensure privacy protection, this website uses the “_gat._anonymizeIp” application, which anonymizes the IP addresses of users accessing the website from a member state of the European Union or other countries within the European Economic Area. The purpose of using Google Analytics is to analyze website traffic, helping the website operator understand user behavior and improve the site, while providing reports on website activities and other related services.

Google Analytics places cookies on users’ devices to collect data about their website usage. These cookies enable Google to analyze how users interact with the website. When a user visits a page where Google Analytics is integrated, their browser automatically sends data to Google for analysis and reporting.

The collected data includes personal information such as the user’s IP address, geographic location, access time, and frequency of visits. This information is stored by Google in the United States and may be shared with third parties.

Users can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting their browser settings at any time, thus preventing Google Analytics from storing cookies. Additionally, users can delete cookies that have already been set. If users wish to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking altogether, they can download and install the browser add-on available at Google Analytics Opt-Out.

For further details on Google’s privacy policies, users can refer to Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms of Service.

13. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Application and Use of Google+

This website incorporates the Google+ button, a social media feature that allows users to share and interact with content via their Google+ account. Google+ is a social network that enables users to connect, share opinions, experiences, and other personal or business-related information.

Google Inc., with its headquarters at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States, operates Google+.

When users visit a page with the Google+ button, their browser automatically loads the corresponding Google+ button component from Google. This action informs Google of which specific subpage of our website the user visited. If the user is logged into their Google+ account, Google will associate the user’s activity on the website with their Google+ account.

If the user clicks on the Google+ button to recommend content, this information will be linked to their Google+ account and may be made publicly available in line with the account’s privacy settings. Google may use this information to enhance their services and display it on other Google platforms, such as Google search results or other websites, in accordance with Google’s terms.

Users can prevent their personal data from being shared with Google by logging out of their Google+ account before visiting the website.

More details on Google’s data protection provisions can be found at Google Privacy Policy and the Google+ 1 Button Policy.

14. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Application and Use of Google AdWords

This website uses Google AdWords, a service that allows advertisers to place ads in Google search results and the Google advertising network. Advertisers can define keywords that trigger the display of ads when users search for related terms.

The operating company of Google AdWords is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.

Google AdWords helps promote our website by displaying relevant ads on third-party websites and Google search results. When users reach our website via a Google ad, Google sets a conversion cookie on their device. This cookie helps track whether users complete specific actions on the website, such as purchasing a product.

The conversion cookie expires after 30 days and is not used to personally identify users. Google and the website operator use the information collected from this cookie to generate statistics on the effectiveness of AdWords campaigns.

Google may transfer the personal data collected to third parties. Users can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting their browser settings or deleting existing cookies.

To opt out of personalized ads from Google, users can visit Google Ad Settings and set their preferences.

For more information, users can consult Google’s Privacy Policy at Google Privacy Policy.

15. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Instagram

This website integrates components from Instagram, a service that allows users to share photos and videos and distribute content across various social networks.

Instagram is operated by Instagram LLC, located at 1 Hacker Way, Building 14, Menlo Park, CA, UNITED STATES.

Whenever a user visits a page on our website with an Instagram component (e.g., the Instagram button), the browser automatically triggers the loading of the Instagram component. As a result, Instagram gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the user.

If the user is logged into Instagram, Instagram associates their visit to our website with their personal Instagram account. This association occurs for the entire duration of their stay on our site. If the user clicks the Instagram button, Instagram stores this interaction with the personal account.

Regardless of whether the user clicks the button, Instagram records the visit to our site as long as the user is logged in at the time. If the user does not want to share this information with Instagram, they can avoid this by logging out of their Instagram account before visiting our website.

For more details on Instagram’s data protection provisions, visit Instagram Privacy Policy and Instagram Legal Privacy.

16. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Jetpack for WordPress

This website uses Jetpack, a WordPress plugin that provides enhanced features such as visitor tracking, related post displays, content sharing options, and improved website security. Jetpack also optimizes and accelerates image loading.

Jetpack is operated by Automattic Inc., located at 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, UNITED STATES. The plugin uses tracking technology provided by Quantcast Inc., located at 201 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, UNITED STATES.

When a user visits a page with a Jetpack component, data is automatically sent to Automattic for analysis. This helps to create visitor statistics, improving website optimization and performance. The data collected does not identify individuals unless explicit consent is obtained.

To prevent cookies from being set by Automattic/Quantcast, the user can adjust their browser settings to block cookies. If cookies are deleted, the user can visit Quantcast Opt-Out to set an opt-out cookie.

17. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of LinkedIn

This website integrates components from LinkedIn, a business-focused social network that helps users build and expand professional connections. LinkedIn has over 400 million users worldwide.

LinkedIn is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, located at 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, UNITED STATES. For privacy concerns outside the U.S., LinkedIn Ireland handles privacy matters at Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

When a user visits a page with a LinkedIn component, the browser automatically triggers the download of the LinkedIn display. If the user is logged into LinkedIn, LinkedIn associates the visited pages with the user’s LinkedIn account.

Users can prevent this data sharing by logging out of their LinkedIn account before visiting the website. More details can be found in LinkedIn’s privacy policy here and the cookie policy here.

18. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Twitter

This website uses components from Twitter, a microblogging platform where users can post and share short messages, known as tweets, up to 280 characters long.

Twitter is operated by Twitter, Inc., located at 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, UNITED STATES.

When a user visits a page with a Twitter component, the browser automatically triggers the loading of the Twitter display. If the user is logged into Twitter, the visited pages are linked to their Twitter account. If the user clicks the Twitter button, the interaction is linked to their account and stored by Twitter.

If users do not want to share this data with Twitter, they can log out of their Twitter account before visiting our website. The privacy policy for Twitter can be found here.

19. Payment Method: Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of PayPal as a Payment Processor

This website integrates PayPal, an online payment service provider. PayPal allows users to make payments via PayPal accounts, which serve as virtual private or business accounts. Users without a PayPal account can also make payments using a credit card. PayPal accounts are identified by email addresses rather than traditional account numbers. PayPal facilitates online payments to third parties, accepts payments, and provides buyer protection services.

The European entity for PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., located at 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

When a user selects PayPal as the payment option during the ordering process, their data is automatically transmitted to PayPal. By choosing this payment method, the user consents to the transmission of personal data necessary for payment processing.

The personal data typically transmitted to PayPal includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, phone number, mobile number, or any other data required for payment processing. This data is also essential for processing the purchase contract linked to the order.

The transmission of data is aimed at payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transfer personal data to PayPal when there is a legitimate interest, and PayPal may share this data with credit agencies for identity and creditworthiness checks.

PayPal may also share personal data with affiliates, service providers, or subcontractors to fulfill contractual obligations or for processing purposes.

The user can withdraw consent for handling personal data at any time. However, this does not affect data that must be processed for payment transactions.

20. Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for processing personal data is as follows:

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR: Consent for specific processing purposes.
Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., processing orders for goods or services).
Article 6(1)(c) GDPR: Processing necessary for legal obligations (e.g., tax regulations).
Article 6(1)(d) GDPR: Processing necessary to protect vital interests (e.g., emergency health data sharing).
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Processing necessary for legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party, unless overridden by the rights of the data subject (e.g., business operations).

21. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

Where personal data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is to operate our business in a way that benefits the well-being of our employees and shareholders.

22. Storage Period for Personal Data

The retention period for personal data is determined by applicable statutory retention periods. After these periods expire, the data is deleted unless it is required for the performance or initiation of a contract.

23. Provision of Personal Data as a Statutory or Contractual Requirement; Necessity for Contractual Entry; Obligations of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Consequences of Non-Provision

We inform the data subject that providing personal data may be required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may be necessary for contractual obligations (e.g., details of the contractual partner). In some cases, personal data must be provided to conclude a contract, and failure to do so may prevent the contract from being finalized.

Before providing personal data, the data subject should contact an employee who will clarify whether the provision of data is required by law, contract, or for the conclusion of a contract, and the consequences of non-provision.

24. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible organization, we do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.