1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how AcademyEdge ("we", "our", "us"), operating through academyedge.in, collects, uses, processes, stores, and protects your personal data when you access our website, services, products, applications, or partner platforms.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to:

• Students and prospective students
• Institution partners and universities
• Business clients and channel partners
• Website visitors
• Employees and job applicants

3. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Date of birth
• Educational qualifications
• Employment details
• Identity verification documents (if required)

B. Technical & Usage Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device identifiers
• Operating system
• Referral source
• Pages viewed and session duration

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and enhance services.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of contractual obligations
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests

5. How We Use Your Information

• Processing admissions and registrations
• Facilitating university and partner communications
• Providing counseling and educational services
• Sending transactional notifications
• Marketing communications (with consent)
• Improving website functionality
• Fraud prevention and security monitoring

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Universities and educational institutions
• Business partners and channel partners
• IT service providers and hosting partners
• Analytics and CRM providers
• Government or regulatory authorities (if required by law)

We do NOT sell your personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Data no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration.

9. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023 – India)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correction and erasure
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to grievance redressal
• Right to nominate another person in case of incapacity

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Grievance Officer & Contact

For questions, complaints, or data requests, contact: