To enhance the quality of services provided through PickaUni India, we collect various types of information from you. Here’s a breakdown of how we gather and utilize your data:
1. Introduction
- Commitment: PickaUni India is committed to protecting your privacy and managing your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
- Scope: This policy applies to users who register on PickaUni India or interact with its services, including partner colleges and educational institutes.
2. Definition of Personal Information
- Personal Information (PI): Any data that can identify an individual, including names, identification numbers, location data, and other factors related to a person's identity.
3. Core Purpose
- Platform Use: The platform helps students discover and research colleges, courses, and exams, and connect with educational institutions.
- Study Abroad: Assists students in applying to universities abroad and related services.
4. Information Collection
- Account Registration: Collects personal information such as name, email, and phone number.
- Profile Information: May include education background, work experience, and date of birth.
- Usage Information: Includes log data, location data, and details of services used.
- Sensitive Information: For study abroad programs, may include bank details, passport information, etc.
5. Processing of Personal Information
- Cookies and Technologies: Used to enhance user experience and improve services. Cookies help in tracking user activity and preferences. Legal and Security: Prevents and investigates crimes, verifies identity, and handles legal matters.
- Automated Analysis: Used for customized search results, recommendations, and promotions.
- Marketing and Alerts: Send newsletters and promotional information (with subscription).
- Improvement and Research: Enhances website features and conducts market research.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Cookies: Small files used to collect information about web activity and user preferences.
- Browser Control: Users can manage cookie settings through their browser.
- Tracking Technologies: Record data such as IP addresses, browser types, and visit patterns for improving the site and user experience.
Key Considerations
- User Rights: Users should be aware of their rights to access, correct, and delete their personal information as required by law.
- Third-Party Sharing: Information may be shared with educational institutions and other partners as outlined.
- Data Security: Measures should be in place to protect personal information from unauthorized access or breaches.
Above overview provides our privacy practices, but it's always important to ensure compliance with specific legal requirements and best practices in data protection. If you need any further assistance or specific adjustments to this policy, feel free to ask!!