Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how DFRTI – Digital Forensics Research & Training Institute (“DFRTI”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, protects and shares information when you visit www.dfrti.com, access our training portals, sign up for certifications, download forensic tools, use our LMS or engage with any DFRTI services.

Our primary focus is digital forensics education, forensic research, evidence analysis training, forensic tool development and certification programs. As part of these services, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy, transparency and data protection aligned with global best practices.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information to provide secure access to our digital forensics courses, certifications, research materials, downloadable tools and student portal features.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with DFRTI, you may provide:

  1. Full Name
  2. Email Address
  3. Phone Number
  4. Account Credentials
  5. Billing/Payment Information (processed securely via third parties)
  6. Course Enrollment Details
  7. Certification Application Data
  8. Certificate Verification Requests
  9. Downloads / Toolkit Activity
  10. Contact Form Submissions
  11. Internship/Job Applications
  12. Feedback/Support Messages

1.2 Automatically Collected Technical Data

To maintain website security and performance:

  1. IP Address
  2. Device Type, Operating System, Browser Details
  3. User Behavior & Session Data
  4. LMS Activity Logs
  5. Download Logs
  6. Certificate Verification Logs
  7. Referrer Information
  8. Geographic Indicators (approximate)
  9. Cookies & Tracking Identifiers

This information supports security monitoring, digital forensics logging, forensic-grade auditing and performance optimization.

1.3 LMS & Student Portal Data

When you use the Student Portal / LMS, we collect:

  1. Progress Tracking
  2. Assignments & Uploads
  3. Quiz Scores / Examination Logs
  4. Completed Courses
  5. Certificates Issued
  6. Discussion Forum Activity
  7. Download History (tools, resources)
  8. Badge & Gamification Data

1.4 Training & Certification Data

For certification and verification:

  1. Exam Attempts
  2. Assessment Scores
  3. Certification ID
  4. Verification Logs
  5. Identity Confirmation (if required)

1.5 Research & Collaboration Data

If you participate in research:

  1. Research Documents
  2. Collaboration Proposals
  3. Project Submissions

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to deliver a secure and high-quality experience across our digital forensics training, tools, research programs and certification systems.

2.1 Service Delivery

  1. Create & manage your DFRTI account
  2. Provide access to courses & LMS
  3. Manage certifications
  4. Enable certificate verification
  5. Provide download access to forensic tools
  6. Issue digital certificates & badges
  7. Track learning progress

2.2 Communication

  1. Send enrollment updates
  2. Deliver course materials
  3. Notify about examinations
  4. Provide download alerts
  5. Respond to support queries
  6. Send newsletters (optional)

2.3 Marketing & Promotions

  1. Training program announcements
  2. New forensic tools and research updates
  3. Workshop and event information

You may opt-out anytime.

2.4 Security, Compliance & Forensic Logging

We use your data to:

  1. Protect against fraud
  2. Detect suspicious activity
  3. Maintain forensic-grade access logs
  4. Ensure system integrity
  5. Meet legal/government compliance requirements

2.5 Website & Performance Optimization

  1. Improve user experience
  2. Monitor high-traffic behavior
  3. Analyze digital forensics learning trends
  4. Enhance course and download performance

3. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

DFRTI uses cookies for:

Essential Cookies

Required for login, navigation and course access.

Analytics Cookies

Used to analyze traffic trends, such as:

  1. Which forensic courses are viewed most
  2. Popular tools downloaded
  3. LMS performance

Preference Cookies

Store display, language and interface settings.

Third-Party Cookies

Used for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), payment gateways and embedded media.

You can disable cookies through browser settings, though some features may stop working.

4. DATA SHARING & THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE

DFRTI does not sell personal data.

We may share necessary information with trusted partners:

4.1 Payment Gateways

For secure transactions
(e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal).

4.2 LMS and Technical Platforms

To manage courses and deliver training.

4.3 Email Services

For communication and verification.

4.4 Analytics Services

To study traffic patterns and user behavior.

4.5 Cloud Hosting Providers

To store and protect data.

4.6 Certification Verification Tools

To verify digital forensic certifications.

4.7 Legal/Government Authorities

Only if required by law.

All third parties follow industry-standard data protection measures.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain information for as long as necessary for:

  1. Active accounts
  2. Certification verification (long-term)
  3. Legal compliance
  4. Security monitoring
  5. Educational records
  6. Digital forensic reporting and auditing

Users may request deletion of certain data, except certification history which must remain verifiable.

6. DATA SECURITY

DFRTI implements advanced digital forensics-grade security controls, including:

  1. SSL/HTTPS encryption
  2. Secure servers & encrypted backups
  3. Role-based access controls
  4. Forensic log integrity monitoring
  5. Malware & intrusion detection
  6. Regular audits and vulnerability assessments

While we maintain high security standards, no online system is 100% risk-free.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your region, you may request:

  1. Access to your data
  2. Correction of inaccurate information
  3. Account deletion
  4. Opt-out of marketing
  5. Restriction of processing
  6. Data portability
  7. Withdrawal of consent

Send requests to “care@dfrti.com“

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

DFRTI services are intended for individuals 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Data may be processed on servers located outside your country.
We ensure:

  1. Encrypted transfers
  2. Secure handling
  3. Compliance with international privacy standards

10. LINKS TO EXTERNAL SITES

DFRTI may link to tools, resources or partner websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

  1. Legal changes
  2. New digital forensics programs
  3. New tools or research frameworks
  4. Security enhancements
  5. Website feature upgrades

CONTACT US

For privacy concerns, data requests or compliance matters:

DFRTI – Digital Forensics Research & Training Institute
Website: www.dfrti.com
Email: care@dfrti.com
Phone: +91-852-770-9690

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