Website Privacy Policy

Sikshapedia Global LLP and its associated entities, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies, collectively referred to as “Sikshapedia” in this Privacy Policy, prioritize the privacy of user data and information. This commitment extends to individuals accessing, offering, or receiving services on any of Sikshapedia's websites, mobile sites, or mobile applications accessible through various internet-enabled smart devices, collectively referred to as the “Platform.” This privacy policy applies to Sikshapedia, encompassing all its affiliates, subsidiaries, and associated companies. It aims to provide clarity on how we collect, utilize, store, process, transfer, share, and safeguard your information when you visit any of our platforms, use our products and services, or engage with us in any other manner.

THE INDIAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 AND ITS REGULATIONS APPLY TO THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT, WHICH IS A PRIVACY POLICY (AS AMENDED). PHYSICAL SEALS OR SIGNATURES ARE NOT REQUIRED.

THE TERM “WE”/ “US” / “OUR” USED IN THIS DOCUMENT REFER TO SIKSHAPEDIA AND "YOU" / "YOUR" /"YOURSELF" REFER TO THE USERS, WHO VISIT OR ACCESS OR USE (COLLECTIVELY “USAGE”) PLATFORM.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Acknowledgment:

Please carefully read our privacy policy. By visiting our platform or using any of our services or products, you indicate that you understand, agree to, and consent to this Privacy Policy. Therefore, you hereby give your unconditional consent or agreement to Sikshapedia as provided under Section 43A and Section 72A of the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000, for the collection, use, storage, processing, sharing, transfer, and disclosure of your information.

You acknowledge that you have all legal rights and lawful authority to share the information with us. Furthermore, you acknowledge that collecting, sharing, processing, and transferring the information provided by you, it shall not cause any loss or wrongful gain to you or any other person.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from accessing or using our platform or availing any of our services or products.

Topics Focused On:

The objective of this policy is to make clear:

• The type of information which you share with Us or which We collect during Your usage of our Platform or availing any Product or Services from Our Platform.

• We collect, store, process, and transfer Your Information for the following purposes.

• We have adopted security measures to protect Your Information as mandated by law.

• We reserve the right to disclose or transfer your personal information, accompanied by an explanation of the purpose behind such disclosure or transfer.

We Collect Your Information:

We gather your information while you interact with the Platform or utilize any of the products or services offered on or through the Platform, whether as a registered user or otherwise, including when You visit other website pages or mobile applications.

The collected information may include:

1. Your Personal Information:

   • Your full name, age, address, email ID, phone number, date of birth, gender. We collect this information when you create an account on Our Platform, fill out a form.

2. Your Non-Personal Information:

   • Usage: Sikshapedia does not collect such data.

   • Device Information: Sikshapedia does not collect such data.

   • Preferences: Sikshapedia does not collect such data.

   • Information from Third Parties: Sikshapedia does not collect such data.

   • Third-Party Sources: Sikshapedia does not collect such data.

   • Advertising: Third-party service providers may serve ads on our behalf across the internet and the Platform, collecting information about your visits and interactions for advertising purposes.

   • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We employ cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, mobile device IDs, and similar tools to gather and store information related to Your Platform usage. You can manage or disable these tools through Your Device/browser settings, although doing so may affect certain features and functionalities of the Platform.

Storage Method for Your Information

Your information will primarily be stored in electronic format. We reserve the right to store, collect Your Information within the Republic of India and/or outside India, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Purpose of Collecting, Storing Your Information:

Sikshapedia collects your information solely to provide you with products or services connected with the function or activity of Sikshapedia, including but not limited to the following purposes:

• Informing you about various products and services offered on our Platform and providing customer support.

• Addressing you r queries and resolving concerns regarding any product or service.

• Sending surveys and marketing communications or facilitating various programs and initiatives that may be of interest to you.

• Facilitating you r usage of the Platform, improving our products or services, processing transactions, and making special offers.

• Reviewing Platform performance, diagnosing technical problems, and conducting data analysis to enhance you r experience.

• Protecting the integrity of our Platform and addressing security breaches or suspected fraud.

• Informing you about changes in the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy or Terms of Use.

• Implementing information security practices and investigating/preventing illegal activities.

• Keeping you informed about news, events, and ideas relevant to your preferences to improve your knowledge and skills.

• Carrying out obligations and enforcing rights arising from contracts between you and us.

• Allowing you to participate in interactive features offered through Our Platform.

• Contacting you about our and third-party products and services that may interest you.

• Producing and sharing aggregate insights and statistics that do not identify you.

• Displaying tailored ads relevant to you and showing advertisements to target audiences.

• Helping advertisers and partners measure the effectiveness and distribution of ads and services.

• Describing any other purpose at the time of providing the information.

• Pursuing any other purpose with your consent.

Sharing,Transfer or Disclosure of Your Information:

• Any service or product provided through our platform , Sikshapedia does not share any personal data with third parties.

• Sikshapedia reserves the right to share statistical data and/or other non-personal information or details to support various programmes or initiatives initiated by Sikshapedia, third-party service providers, partners, or financial institutions as and when necessary.

In App Policies:

Please note that Sikshapedia app collects and uses certain information from users to provide personalized college, course, and exam-related data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we access, collect, use, and share this data, and how we ensure that its use is limited to the disclosed purposes.

Information We Collect

• Phone Number: We collect user phone number with user consent to provide personalized information related to colleges, courses, and exams.
• Email Address: User email address is collected to communicate important updates and information regarding our app and its features.
• Name: User name is used to personalize the information provided to you within the app.

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How We Use User Information

Provide personalized data related to colleges, courses, and exams.Communicate important updates and information about our app and its features.Ensure a personalized user experience within the app.

Personal and Sensitive User Data like personally identifiable information, financial and payment information, authentication information, phonebook, contacts, device location, SMS and call-related data, health data, Health Connect data, inventory of other apps on the device, microphone, camera, and other sensitive device or usage data are not being collected by the app.

Sharing of Information

We do not share user information with third parties without user consent, except in the following cases:

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

User Choices

User can choose not to provide certain information, although this may limit the functionality of our app. User can also review and update user information by contacting us.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links:

Please note that while using Our Platform, you may encounter links to third-party websites, advertisements, or electronic communication services provided by third parties. Since Sikshapedia does not control the operations of these third parties, we do not endorse or guarantee any service or product offered through third-party websites, nor do we make any representations related to their privacy policies or other policies. Your use of such third-party websites or the availing of any service or product through them is at your own risk, and Sikshapedia shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or other consequences. It is advisable to review the privacy policy of such third-party websites before using them.

Security Measures:

Sikshapedia prioritizes the security of your information to prevent unauthorized access, usage, disclosure, or alteration. We implement appropriate steps and security measures to protect your information in accordance with legal requirements. These measures include adopting reasonable security practices and procedures aligned with industry standards. We employ technical, operational, managerial, and physical security controls to safeguard your personal information while it is under our control.

Despite our efforts to protect your personal information according to industry standards, it's important to note that the internet and computer networks are not entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security for your personal information. By using Our platform, You acknowledge and agree that You assume the risk associated with transmitting Your information over the internet or through computer networks.

Please note that Sikshapedia shall not be held responsible for any loss of your information or damage caused to you due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

Your Choices to Control Your Personal Information:

• Change or Correct: We strive to keep our records updated with the latest information provided by you. However, suppose you notice any discrepancies in Your Personal Information. In that case, you have the option to edit some of it or contact Our Data Protection Officer/Grievance Officer to update Your Information with Us.

• Object to, or Limit or Restrict, Use: You have the right to ask us to stop using or limit our use (either partially or fully) of Your Personal Information, whether it pertains to past, existing, or future data.

• Deletion: You can request us to erase or delete (either partially or fully) Your Personal Information, whether it pertains to past, existing, or future data.

• Right to Access: You can request us for a copy of Your Personal Information.

• Account Closure: If you decide to close your account after becoming our customer, we will either delete Your Personal Information or de-identify it to ensure anonymity. However, We may retain Your Personal Information after account closure if necessary to comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, maintain security, prevent fraud and abuse, enforce Our User Agreement, or fulfill Your request to “unsubscribe” from further messages from Us. We will retain de-personalized information after your account has been closed.

• Withdraw Consent/Opt-out: At any time, you can withdraw consent provided to us by adjusting your account settings if you have an account with us, or by requesting withdrawal of consent via email to [email protected]. We will only collect and process Personal Information about you where we have lawful bases, including consent, contract, and legitimate interests. If we rely on your consent to process Personal Information, You have the right to withdraw or decline your consent at any time. If we rely on legitimate interests, you have the right to object.

IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERN RELATED TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR COLLECTION, STORAGE, RETENTION OR DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR TERMS OF USE OR ANY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SIKSHAPEDIA OR ITS OTHER BUSINESS ENTITIES INCLUDING ANY QUERIES OR GRIEVANCES, YOU CAN CONTACT TO SIKSHAPEDIA THROUGH ITS DATA PROTECTION OFFICER/GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL OFFICER AT THE BELOW-GIVEN DETAILS:

Name Of The Company	SIKSHAPEDIA GLOBAL LLP.
E-Mail	[email protected]
Telephone Number	+91 9051229051
Working Day	Monday to Saturday
Working Hour	10.00 AM to 06.30 PM

• We will strive to address your feedback and concerns in a timely and effective manner.

• Please note that the details of the Data Protection Officer/Grievance Officer may be changed by us from time to time by updating this Privacy Policy.