Important Notice
By accessing or using our platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, storage, processing, sharing, and transfer of your information as described herein. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform or services.
Information We Collect
We collect your information when you use our platform, create an account, fill out a form, respond to a survey, or otherwise interact with our services.
Personal Data
- Full name, age, gender, date of birth
- Email address, phone number, mailing address
- Education details and qualifications
- Financial information and any other sensitive personal data
Technical & Usage Data
- IP address, device type, device ID, and operating system
- Browser type, last URL visited, and browsing history on our platform
- Real-time geographic location (as permitted by you)
- Usage behavior: content viewed, features used, searches, and activity frequency/duration
- Metadata and other information associated with files stored on your device
Preferences & Settings
- Geographical location, time zone, and language preferences
Social Media & Third-Party Data
- User ID and profile information associated with social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Google) used to sign in
- Information shared by third-party partners, marketers, and researchers that may be combined with data we collect directly
️ Data Storage
Your information will mostly be stored in electronic form; however, certain data may be stored in physical form. We may store, collect, use, and process your information within India and/or outside India, subject to compliance with applicable laws.
We may enter into agreements with third parties (in or outside India) to store or process your information. Such third parties shall maintain security standards comparable with good industry practices.
How We Use Your Data
We collect your information solely for the purpose of providing our products and services. Specific uses include:
- Providing services, products, and customer support
- Addressing your queries and resolving concerns
- Improving and personalizing platform features and content
- Sending surveys, marketing communications, and relevant programmes
- Reviewing platform performance and diagnosing technical issues
- Protecting platform integrity and implementing information security practices
- Determining security breaches, preventing fraud, and taking action against illegal activities
- Keeping you informed about news, events, and ideas related to your preferences
- Enforcing our rights arising from contracts between you and us
- Displaying tailored and targeted advertisements
- Helping advertisers measure the effectiveness and distribution of their ads
- Producing aggregated, anonymized insights and statistics
- Any other purpose with your consent
Data Sharing & Transfer
We may share, disclose, or transfer your information to the following categories of recipients:
- Partner colleges and institutions — for the purpose of service delivery
- Vendors, dealers, channel partners, and OEMs — registered with us to render services through our platform
- Analytics and advertising tools — to improve platform performance and ad relevance
- Payment processors — such as credit/debit card companies and payment gateways, for transactional purposes
- Legal and government authorities — law enforcement agencies (LEAs) mandated under law for verification, fraud prevention, investigation, or prosecution
- Third parties with your consent — in any other circumstances where you have explicitly consented
We may also share statistical or non-personal information to facilitate programmes or initiatives by third-party service providers, partners, or financial institutions.
We may process your information outside India and rely on legally provided mechanisms to lawfully transfer your information across borders.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, mobile device IDs, "flash cookies," and similar technologies to collect and store information about your use of the platform.
- Cookies are used for analytics, advertising, and improving your experience
- You can erase or disable cookies through your device or browser settings
- Your browser can be configured to alert you before a cookie is sent, with the option to accept or refuse
- Disabling cookies may prevent access to certain features of the platform
This site is also affiliated with Freestar for advertising purposes. Freestar may collect and use certain data for advertising. For more information, refer to Freestar's data usage policy.
Third-Party Links
While using our platform, you may encounter links to third-party websites, advertisements, or electronic communication services provided by third parties. As the operation of such third-party services is not under our control:
- We do not endorse or guarantee any service or product offered through third-party websites
- We make no representation regarding the privacy policy or other policies of such third parties
- Any use of third-party websites or services is at your own risk
- We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from such use
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before using it.
Security
We take utmost care to secure your information from unauthorized access, usage, disclosure, or alteration. We adopt reasonable security practices and procedures in line with industry standards, including technical, operational, managerial, and physical security controls.
However, you acknowledge that the internet and computer networks are not fully secure, and we cannot provide absolute assurance regarding the security of your personal information. Therefore, any information transmitted to or from your use of the platform is at your own risk.
Your Rights
- Access & Correct: Request a copy of your personal information or correct any inaccuracies
- Limit or Restrict Use: Ask us to stop or limit our use of your personal information
- Request Deletion: Ask us to erase or delete your personal information (partially or fully)
- Account Closure: Upon account closure, we will delete or de-identify your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations
Communication Consent
In accordance with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) guidelines, by providing your contact information, you authorize us and our affiliates and partners to communicate with you via telephone, mobile, email, SMS, WhatsApp, or other available modes of communication — even if your number is registered under the National Do Not Call Registry (NDNC) or at www.nccptrai.gov.in.
🇪🇺 EU / GDPR Privacy Rights
Residents of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland ("Designated Countries") have the following additional rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to information — including contact details of the Data Protection Officer and the purposes for processing
- Right to access the personal information being processed
- Right to erasure ("Right to be forgotten")
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object (opt-out) to processing (unless we have compelling legitimate grounds)
️ Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as it is required to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable laws. Upon account closure, we will delete or de-identify your information, except where retention is necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, or enforce our agreements.
Children's Policy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Force Majeure
We shall not be held responsible for loss of your information or any damage caused due to Force Majeure events, which include but are not limited to: sabotage, fire, flood, explosion, acts of God, civil commotion, strikes, riots, war, acts of government, computer hacking, unauthorized computer access, computer crashes, breach of security and encryption, or any other event beyond our reasonable control.
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to amend or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We request you to regularly review this policy to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of our platform constitutes your unconditional acceptance of any updated terms.