🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with us:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Admission Information: Educational qualifications, date of birth, category/caste details, parent/guardian information
• Enquiry Data: Course interests, messages, queries submitted through our forms
• Payment Information: Fee payment details (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website/source
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Admission Processing: To process your admission application and enrollment
2. Communication: To respond to your enquiries, provide course information, and send important updates
3. Service Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services
4. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Marketing: To send you information about courses, events, and opportunities (with your consent)
6. Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Affiliated Institutions: With university/board for registration and examination purposes
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users
• With Your Consent: With your explicit permission for any other purpose

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers with firewall protection
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Secure data backup and recovery procedures

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Student Records: Retained as per educational regulations and university requirements
• Enquiry Data: Retained for up to 2 years from last interaction
• Website Analytics: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Financial Records: Retained as per applicable tax and accounting laws

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

For students under 18 years of age, we require parental/guardian consent for admission and data collection.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., university portals, payment gateways, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Browser and device information
• Geographic location (country/city level)

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

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