CareerBhavan ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our platform, including but not limited to:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information submitted through our lead capture forms.
- Academic Information: Educational background, exam scores, and course preferences that help us provide personalised college recommendations.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide personalised college and course recommendations tailored to your academic profile.
- To connect you with partner institutions that match your preferences and eligibility.
- To send you relevant updates about application deadlines, exam schedules, and counselling opportunities via email or WhatsApp.
- To improve our platform, content, and user experience based on aggregated usage patterns.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against misuse of our services.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Partner Institutions: When you express interest in a college or course, we share relevant details with that institution to facilitate your application.
- Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (analytics, hosting, communication) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- The right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
- The right to opt out of marketing communications.
- The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@careerbhavan.com.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner institution portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of CareerBhavan after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@careerbhavan.com. You can also review our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.