Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or counselling services:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Full name, email address, and mobile number
• City, state, and location details
• Academic qualifications, marks, and entrance exam scores
• Course preferences and career aspirations
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms or communication

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral source (how you found our website)
• Device type and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide personalised admission counselling and college guidance
• To respond to your enquiries and contact you about our services
• To recommend suitable colleges and courses based on your profile
• To send you relevant information about admissions, deadlines, and opportunities
• To improve our website and service quality
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Partner Colleges and Universities: With your explicit consent, we may share your profile with colleges or universities relevant to your admission inquiry, to facilitate the application process.
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website (analytics)
• Provide relevant content and ads

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of our website.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws. When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@admissionsaarthi.com.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner colleges and universities. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 16 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

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