Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Akash Avhad (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit akashavhad.com (the “Site”) or engage with my coaching services.

By using this Site or booking any service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. I take your privacy seriously and am committed to handling your personal data with transparency and care.

Information I Collect

Information you provide directly

When you book a session, make an enquiry, or contact me, I may collect:

• Your full name and email address
• Your phone number (if provided)
• Your GMAT preparation history and score information
• Your MBA application goals and target schools
• Payment information processed through PayPal (I do not store your card details directly)

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring website or search query that brought you to the Site

Information collected through third-party services

I use Calendly to manage session bookings. When you book through Calendly, their privacy policy also applies. Calendly collects your name, email address, and payment details. Please review Calendly’s Privacy Policy for full details.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To deliver coaching sessions and the Performance Diagnostic
• To send session confirmations, Zoom meeting links, and relevant communications
• To provide your personalised Strategy Roadmap and session feedback
• To process payments through PayPal
• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To improve the Site and coaching services based on usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations

Cookies

This Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and analyse Site usage. The cookies currently in use are:

Essential Cookies

Required for the Site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics via MonsterInsights)

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. This tool collects anonymised data about pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources. Google may transfer this data to servers in the United States. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Cookies (Calendly)

The Calendly booking widget embedded on this Site places its own cookies to enable the booking functionality. Please review Calendly’s Privacy Policy for details on their cookie usage.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored securely. Coaching-related files, session notes, and assignment records are stored in a private online platform accessible only to you and me. I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Payment information is processed entirely by PayPal. I do not store, process, or have access to your card or bank details.

Data Retention

I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide coaching services and comply with legal obligations. Session recordings and coaching materials are retained in your private account for the duration of our engagement and for a reasonable period thereafter. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me directly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
• Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restriction: Request that I limit how I use your data
• Right to portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Right to object: Object to certain uses of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at the email address below. I will respond within 30 days.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites including Calendly, PayPal, and Zoom. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal information through this Site, please contact me and I will take steps to remove it.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.