Privacy policy

Derivion International Business & Finance School

Last Updated: 30 November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Derivion International Business & Finance School ("Derivion", "we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you access our website, enrol in our programmes, or engage with any content provided by Derivion.

Derivion operates purely as an education and training institute. We are not a trading platform, investment advisory, financial brokerage, portfolio manager, or capital provider.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, contact details (email address, phone number, postal address), passport or identification documents, educational background and qualifications, employment history, and payment information.

Technical Information IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, time zone settings, and browsing patterns on our website.

Training and Assessment Data Programme enrolment details, attendance records, assessment results, simulated trading performance data, digital credentials, and certification information.

Communications Records of correspondence with us including emails, enquiry forms, feedback, and support requests.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through direct interactions when you enrol in a programme, create an account, complete forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us. We also collect data through automated technologies including cookies, server logs, and analytics tools when you interact with our website. Additionally, we may receive information from third parties such as partner institutions, universities, payment processors, and background verification services.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to process and manage your programme enrolment, deliver training content and access to learning management systems, assess your progress and issue certifications, provide access to simulated trading platforms and technology tools, communicate with you regarding your training and related services, process payments and maintain financial records, issue blockchain-verified digital credentials, facilitate internship and work experience opportunities, connect you with industry professionals and networking events, improve our website, programmes, and services, and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on contractual necessity to fulfil our obligations when you enrol in our programmes. We also process data with your consent where you have given explicit permission. Additionally, we process information for legitimate interests to improve our services, ensure security, and communicate relevant information. Finally, we process data for legal compliance to meet regulatory and legal requirements.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with training partners and platform providers including Zishi and trading simulation technology providers. We also share data with awarding bodies such as VTCT for certification purposes, professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment (CISI), partner universities and educational institutions, payment processors and financial institutions, internship and placement partners, regulatory authorities when required by law, and service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering our services.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside India. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with applicable data protection laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its associated rules.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Certification and credential records may be retained indefinitely to support verification requests and your ongoing professional development.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission, secure server infrastructure, access controls and authentication protocols, and regular security assessments.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data, erase your personal data in certain circumstances, restrict or object to processing of your data, receive your data in a portable format, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and personalise content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner institutions and industry resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Children's Privacy

Our programmes and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: