skillcores.com ("we", "our", "us") operates the website at skillcores.com and the AI Side Income digital product at skillcores.com/ai-income. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website or purchasing our products you agree to this policy.
This policy is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, and associated rules issued under Indian law.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide directly
- Name — when you subscribe, purchase, or contact us
- Email address — required for purchase confirmation, file delivery, and updates
- Phone / WhatsApp number — optional, collected when you subscribe via the website form; used only for WhatsApp updates you explicitly opt into
- Payment information — we do not store card numbers, UPI IDs, or bank details; all payment processing is handled directly by Razorpay under their own PCI-DSS-compliant environment
Information collected automatically
- IP address and approximate location — for fraud prevention and analytics
- Browser type and device information — to optimise page display
- Pages visited and time spent — via cookies and analytics tools (see Section 5)
- Referring URL — to understand how visitors find us
Information from third parties
When you complete payment via Razorpay, Razorpay shares with us your name, email, and a transaction reference ID so we can deliver your purchase. We do not receive your card or bank details.
2. How we use your information
| Purpose | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Deliver your purchased files via email | Contract performance | Until you request deletion |
| Send purchase receipts and payment confirmation | Legal obligation | 7 years (GST/tax compliance) |
| Send product updates and new editions | Legitimate interest / consent | Until you unsubscribe |
| Send weekly AI income tips (if subscribed) | Consent (opt-in) | Until you unsubscribe |
| Send WhatsApp updates (if opted in) | Consent (explicit opt-in) | Until you opt out |
| Fraud prevention and security | Legitimate interest | 12 months |
| Analytics and site improvement | Legitimate interest | 26 months (aggregated) |
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.
3. Sharing and disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Razorpay — payment processing (PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant, governed by their Privacy Policy at razorpay.com/privacy)
- EmailJS / email delivery providers — to deliver your purchase files and updates (data processed in accordance with their privacy policy)
- Google Analytics — anonymised usage statistics; IP anonymisation enabled; no personal data shared
- Formspree — if you use the subscribe form, your name, email, and phone are sent to Formspree for storage; governed by their privacy policy at formspree.io
- Legal requirements — we may disclose information if required to do so by Indian law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of skillcores.com or others
All third-party service providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4. Data storage and security
Your data is stored on servers located in India or within jurisdictions that maintain adequate data protection standards. We implement the following safeguards:
- HTTPS encryption on all pages (TLS 1.2+)
- Access restricted to authorised personnel only
- Regular security reviews of our systems and third-party integrations
- No long-term storage of payment credentials
No method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we take commercially reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you within 72 hours as required by applicable Indian regulations.
5. Cookies
We use the following cookies on our website:
| Cookie type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Site functionality, form session state | Session |
| Analytics (Google Analytics) | Aggregate traffic analysis, no personal ID | 26 months |
| Marketing (optional) | Conversion tracking if Google/Meta ads enabled | 90 days |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site or receive your purchase.
6. Your rights
Under applicable Indian law and principles of natural justice, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion — request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention obligations)
- Withdrawal of consent — unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by emailing hello@skillcores.com
- Opt out of WhatsApp messages — reply STOP to any WhatsApp message or email us
- Data portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@skillcores.com with the subject line "Data Request". We will respond within 30 days.
7. Third-party services and links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. Upwork, Gumroad, LinkedIn). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility for their content or practices. Visiting a linked site is at your own discretion.
We integrate the following third-party services whose privacy practices you should review:
- Razorpay — razorpay.com/privacy
- Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
- EmailJS — emailjs.com/legal/privacy-policy
8. Children's privacy
Our products and services are intended for individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us immediately at hello@skillcores.com and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact us
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hello@skillcores.com
- Website: skillcores.com
- Response time: Within 2 business days
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have promptly and fairly.