Kalinga.ai (“Kalinga.ai,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through kalinga.ai, how we use and share it, and the choices you have. It applies to our website, newsletter, “Book Your Seat” registration forms, and Learn LLM training program enrollments.

By using kalinga.ai, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Kalinga.ai is an AI/tech media and education platform based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, publishing news and blog content and running LLM/agentic AI training programs.

Registered Address: Plot No. 222, Near GST Office, Chandrasekharpur, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751016, India Email: info@kalinga.ai Phone: +91 8018755442

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Kalinga.ai is the data controller (or “data fiduciary” under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023) for the personal data described below.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Newsletter subscription: name and email address, when you subscribe to receive updates.
Training program / “Book Your Seat” registration: name, email address, phone number, profession status (Working / Student), and any other details requested on the registration form, along with payment-related information processed when you enroll in a paid program (see Section 6 on payment processing).
Contact or enquiry submissions: any information you include when you email us or contact us via phone.
Comments or feedback: if our site allows comments, any content and contact details you submit.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you browse kalinga.ai, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address, browser type and version, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, and click activity
Approximate location (derived from IP address)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you apply to a job listed on our AI Career Hub, or a partner company shares candidate information with us in connection with a hiring drive, we may receive limited information about you from that employer or partner.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve kalinga.ai and its content
Send newsletters, technical breakdowns, and industry updates you’ve subscribed to
Process and confirm training program registrations, manage seat allocation, and communicate schedule changes, postponements, or cancellations
Process payments for paid programs and maintain related records for accounting and legal compliance
Respond to enquiries sent to info@kalinga.ai or by phone
Facilitate connections between job seekers and hiring partners featured on our Jobs/AI Career Hub
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns to improve content and user experience
Serve advertising through Google AdSense and measure ad performance (see Section 5)
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

We do not use your personal information to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on you.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we rely on:

Your consent — for newsletter subscriptions, marketing communications, and non-essential cookies
Performance of a contract — for processing training program registrations and payments
Legitimate interests — for site analytics, security, and improving our Services
Legal obligation — for record-keeping required under Indian tax, consumer protection, or other applicable law

5. Cookies and Advertising

Kalinga.ai uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. We also participate in Google AdSense and may use Google Analytics or similar tools, which use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to kalinga.ai and other sites, and to measure ad and content performance.

Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com) or by using browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking cookies may affect certain site features.

We do not control third-party cookies placed by advertising networks, and this Privacy Policy does not cover their practices; please review the privacy policies of those third parties directly.

6. Payment Processing

When you enroll in a paid training program, payment is handled through a third-party payment gateway/processor. Kalinga.ai does not store your full card, UPI, or bank credentials; these are processed directly by our payment provider in accordance with their own security standards and privacy practices.

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service providers who help us operate the site, send emails, process payments, or host our infrastructure, under obligations to protect your data
Hiring partners, where you have applied to a job listing or where a company has partnered with us for a recruitment/interview drive, so they can process your application
Advertising and analytics partners (such as Google), as described in Section 5
Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, users, or the public
A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, subject to this policy or a materially similar one

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy — for example, registration and payment records are retained for the period required under Indian accounting and tax law, and newsletter contact details are retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data as described in Section 9, subject to legal retention requirements.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
Object to or restrict certain processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@kalinga.ai. We aim to respond within a reasonable time and in line with applicable law, including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, where it applies. You can unsubscribe from newsletter emails at any time using the link in those emails.

10. Children’s Privacy

Kalinga.ai’s training programs are aimed at students and young professionals aged 18–25, but some student registrants may be under 18. Where a registrant is a minor, we require that a parent or guardian complete or approve the registration and consent to this policy on the minor’s behalf. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without such consent, and any concerns should be directed to info@kalinga.ai for prompt review.

11. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. International Users

Kalinga.ai is based in India and primarily serves users in India. If you access our Services from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via the website or, where appropriate, by email to subscribers.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:

Kalinga.ai Plot No. 222, Near GST Office, Chandrasekharpur, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751016, India Email: info@kalinga.ai Phone: +91 8018755442