Privacy Policy

When you use our website, apply for counselling, or contact us, we may collect the following information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, phone number, email address, date of birth

• Academic Information: Qualification, year of passing, course interest, preferred state

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies

• Communication Data: Messages sent via contact forms, WhatsApp, or email

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide free admission counselling and career guidance

• To connect you with partner colleges and scholarship programs

• To send information about courses, scholarships, and admission updates

• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns

• To comply with legal requirements and regulatory obligations

• To respond to your queries and provide customer support

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Partner Colleges: When you apply for admission, we share your details with relevant colleges

• Scholarship Portals: To assist with scholarship applications on NSP and state portals

• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or government regulation

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting)

All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through our website

• Secure servers with access controls and firewalls

• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

• Limited access to personal data — only authorized staff can access it

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary:

• Active counselling cases: Duration of the admission process + 2 years

• Enquiry forms: 3 years from date of submission

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data

• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data

• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

• Right to Complaint: Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at pujafoundation95@gmail.com

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., scholarship portals, government websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Our services are intended for students aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date

• Sending an email notification (if you have subscribed)

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.