Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – HSEdx
Last Updated: 18 February 2026
Effective Date: 18 February 2026


HSEdx (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an online Learning Management System (LMS) developed by the National Fire Safety Institute (NFSI). NFSI has market presence since 2012 and is owned by the Labour Employment & Environment Development Council (LEEDC).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website, create an account, purchase courses/subscriptions, or use our learning services.


1. Who We Are (Data Controller / Data Fiduciary)

For the purposes of applicable Indian laws, HSEdx/NFSI acts as the Data Fiduciary (or equivalent role) for personal data processed through the platform.

Support Email: hsedx@nfsi.in
Jurisdiction: Vadodara, Gujarat, India


2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A) Information you provide

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Organisation name, designation, employee ID (if applicable)

  • Billing details and purchase information (plan/course purchased, invoices)

  • Support requests and communication content

B) Information collected automatically

  • Device and browser details, IP address, approximate location (city-level), log data

  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent, course progress, quiz attempts, completion status

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)

C) Payment information

Payments are processed via third-party payment gateways. We do not store full card numbers, CVV, or net banking credentials on our servers. We may receive limited transaction references and payment status from the gateway.


3. Why We Use Your Data (Purpose of Processing)

We use personal data for:

  • Creating and managing your account and access

  • Delivering courses, tracking progress, generating certificates (if applicable)

  • Processing payments, invoices, and subscription management

  • Customer support, troubleshooting, and service communication

  • Improving platform performance, analytics, and user experience

  • Preventing fraud, misuse, and maintaining security

  • Compliance with legal obligations and lawful requests by authorities


4. Legal Basis / Lawful Grounds (India)

We process data based on one or more of the following:

  • Your consent (where required)

  • Performance of a contract (to deliver courses/subscriptions you purchase)

  • Compliance with law (tax, accounting, regulatory obligations)

  • Legitimate uses such as security, fraud prevention, and service improvement (where applicable)

(References: India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and related framework; Information Technology Act, 2000 and allied rules.)


5. Sharing of Data

We may share limited data with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email/SMS, customer support tools) strictly for service delivery

  • Payment gateways for processing transactions

  • Corporate clients (organisations) where the organisation has purchased licences for learners (e.g., to view enrolment, progress, and completion reports)

  • Legal and regulatory authorities when required under applicable law or valid legal process

We do not sell personal data to third parties.


6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • providing services,

  • maintaining legitimate business records, and

  • meeting legal/tax obligations.

When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it, unless retention is required by law.



7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or loss. While we take strong precautions, no online system is 100% secure.

(Indian reference: reasonable security practices under IT framework.)


8. Cookies & Tracking

HSEdx may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • keep you logged in,

  • remember preferences,

  • analyse traffic and improve platform performance.

You can control cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features.


9. Children’s Privacy

HSEdx is intended for professional/industrial learning. If we become aware that personal data of a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it as per applicable law.


10. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights)

Subject to applicable Indian law, you may request:

  • access to your data,

  • correction of inaccurate data,

  • deletion/erasure (where legally permissible), and

  • grievance redressal.

To request any of the above, email hsedx@nfsi.in from your registered email address.


11. Grievance Redressal

If you have complaints or concerns about data use or privacy, write to:
Grievance / Support: hsedx@nfsi.in
We aim to acknowledge and address grievances within a reasonable time.



12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.