Website Privacy Policy
CollegeDoonia Web Private Limited (referred to as "We," "Us," "Our Company," or "CollegeDoonia") and our affiliated entities are fully committed to safeguarding your digital privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, manage, and protect your personally identifiable information ("Personal Data") when you interact with our platform, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.
This Policy is fully integrated with the terms of our Site Policy (Terms of Use) and applies to all users who register, sign up, or whose information we receive in connection with providing our services (e.g., details from partner colleges, educational institutions, etc.).
Personal Data (PD): Refers to any information that can identify an individual, directly or indirectly. This may include:
- Name, email address, mobile number
- Location data and device identifiers
- Educational background and preferences
- Documents submitted for services (e.g., transcripts)
- Any information defined as Personal Data under applicable law
We do not intentionally collect biometric, health, or sensitive personal information unless required for verification or service delivery.
2. Core Operational Purpose
The Platform functions as a comprehensive resource for students exploring colleges, courses, and entrance exams in India.
We process Personal Data to:
- Connect prospective students with colleges, coaching centres, and educational partners
- Provide personalised recommendations, search results, and content
- Facilitate application processing and admission guidance
Your contactable information is shared with Colleges/Educational Institutes/Coaching Centres only if:
- You have actively expressed interest in them, or
- They have shortlisted you as a viable candidate for admission or communication.
3. Data Collection Methods
We gather information about you and your usage to continually enhance our services. Data is collected in the following ways:
- Account Registration: When creating or updating an account, we request essential Personal Data, including your full name, email address, and contact telephone number.
- Profile Enhancement: We may collect deeper profile details such as your academic history, professional experience, and date of birth to offer specialised services.
- Usage and Location Data: We track how you interact with our services, collecting technical information (like log data) and location details to understand preferences.
- Communication Records: When you communicate with CollegeDoonia or use the Platform to connect with other members (e.g., advertisers, colleges), we log information regarding that communication and any additional details you volunteer.
4. How We Process Personal Data
CollegeDoonia utilises your Personal Data for the following legitimate business activities:
- Service Optimisation: Cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance and user experience.
- Content Customisation: Personalised search results, recommendations, and relevant promotions.
- Communication: Necessary alerts and promotional newsletters (manage subscriptions in account settings).
- Product Improvement: Internal market research and surveys.
- Marketing: Information about new products, features, and relevant promotions.
- Security & Legal Compliance: Fraud prevention, identity verification, and due diligence.
- Dispute Resolution: Establishing, exercising, or defending legal rights.
- External Integrations: For third-party APIs, we may track interaction metrics to assess content performance.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our web pages employ "cookies" and other tracking methods. A cookie is a small text file used to collect data about website activity. These technologies help us recall your previous preferences.
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can choose to be notified when a cookie is received or block them entirely.
Be Aware: Blocking cookies may require you to re-enter login details and could impair some site features.
Tracking tools may log technical information such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, click paths, and access times.
6. Third-Party Collaboration and Data Transfer
We work with third-party service providers and partners to support various functionalities. We may share necessary information, including Personal Data, with these partners solely to enable them to deliver programs, products, and services on our behalf. All such partners operate under strict confidentiality agreements.
We do not transfer your Personal Data to third parties without your explicit consent, unless required to provide requested services or for mandatory legal compliance.
International Transfers: Your information may be transferred to or stored in locations outside of India for the purposes described herein. All such transfers are governed by standard data protection clauses.
External Links: Our Platform may contain links to external sites. This Policy does not govern those third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing Personal Data.
7. Minimum Age Requirement
European Union Residents: The minimum age is 16 years, or older if local laws require.
All Other Jurisdictions: If you are under 18 years old or the age of majority in your region, you must use CollegeDoonia under the direct supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult.
8. Data Sharing Practices
Access to your Personal Data is restricted to employees who require it to perform their job functions.
CollegeDoonia does not rent, sell, or trade your Personal Data with unaffiliated companies, except:
- With your explicit consent
- To deliver specific products or services you requested
- With verified partners under strict confidentiality (communication, advertising, analytics, support)
- In response to court orders, subpoenas, or legal requirements
- When necessary to investigate fraud or address safety threats
- In the event of acquisition or merger
- With educational institutions based on your expressed interest or application behaviour
We display targeted advertisements. CollegeDoonia does not provide your name or direct contact information to the advertiser when you view a targeted ad.
9. Data Retention Policy
Your Personal Data will be retained only for the duration necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, in line with legal, regulatory, contractual, or statutory obligations. Once the retention period expires, your data will be securely archived or anonymised/deleted.
10. Your Privacy Rights and Service Personalisation
Under applicable laws (such as GDPR), you may have the right to:
- Access — confirmation and copy of data we hold
- Rectification — correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — request deletion of Personal Data
- Restriction — limit how we process your data
- Data Portability — receive data in a structured format
- Withdraw Consent — where consent was the legal basis
You may opt out of newsletters through account settings or unsubscribe links.
Communications Consent (TRAI/DLT Compliance)
By using this website and/or registering with us, and by accepting this Privacy Policy, you explicitly consent to receive communications from CollegeDoonia related to educational services and admission offers via phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp, or email. You understand that this consent applies even if your mobile number is registered under the Do Not Disturb (DND/NCPR) list, as permitted under TRAI regulations, provided such consent is recorded in accordance with the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) framework. This consent remains valid for 365 days from registration and may be withdrawn at any time by contacting us.
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the appropriate Data Protection Authority in your jurisdiction.
11. Data Security and Confidentiality
We are committed to the security of your Personal Data. CollegeDoonia employs physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards in compliance with Indian law (including the Information Technology Act, 2000) and global best practices.
Only authorised personnel with a legitimate business requirement are granted access to Personal Data.
12. Social Media Interactions
CollegeDoonia maintains official accounts on social media platforms. Please do not use social media channels to communicate sensitive Personal Data. CollegeDoonia is only responsible for information posted by our authorised employees on these platforms.
13. Policy Amendments
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting the revised policy.
14. Disclaimer
CollegeDoonia is not liable for loss or damage arising from inadvertent or unauthorised disclosure of account information (we do not store credit/debit card details).
Personal Data you voluntarily provide outside requested fields is considered intentional disclosure, and we bear no liability for breach related to that information.
CollegeDoonia is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government organisation. We source information from official websites and strive for accuracy.
15. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the protection of your Personal Data, please contact us or email privacy@collegedoonia.local (demo / localhost).