Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Secure College ("we," "our," or "us").

Secure College operates an online platform providing college recommendation, admission guidance, and related support services (the "Platform").

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other relevant regulations.

By accessing or using our Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide our services.

a) Personal Information

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• City and State

b) Academic Information

• Class 12th marks
• Entrance exam scores (JEE, CUET, NEET, etc.)
• Preferred courses and colleges
• Academic interests

c) Technical Information

• IP address
• Device type
• Browser type
• Usage data
• Cookies and tracking technologies

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data strictly for the following purposes:

• College Matching: To analyze your academic profile and suggest suitable colleges.
• Admission Assistance: To support you in application and counseling processes.
• Communication: To provide admission alerts, updates, and respond to queries.
• Platform Improvement: To improve functionality, analytics, and user experience.
• Compliance: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your data only in the following cases:

a) Partner Colleges

With your explicit consent, we may share your profile with colleges you choose to apply to through our Platform.

b) Service Providers

We may engage third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, payment gateways, SMS/email service providers) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.

c) Legal Obligations

We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or government authority.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Store preferences
• Analyze traffic and usage

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the Platform may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable Indian laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a grievance regarding data processing

Requests may be made by contacting us at: Email: securecollege6@gmail.com

9. Minor Users

If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that you are accessing the Platform with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly process personal data of minors without appropriate consent. If such data is identified, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., official college websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.

The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Information

For any privacy-related concerns or grievances, please contact:

Secure College

Knowledge Park II

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201310

India

Email: securecollege6@gmail.com