Privacy Policy

Introduction

We, at Nuvora Education Private Limited (herein referred to as Nuvoraed) and our affiliated companies worldwide, are committed to respecting your online privacy and recognize your need for appropriate protection and management of personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") you share with us, in line with the applicable data protection laws and regulations.

This Policy is subject to the terms of the Site Policy (Terms of Use) of OnlineSikhsa.com and the Application. This policy applies to those who register on the Platform (as defined in the Terms of Use) provided by OnlineSikhsa.com, in connection with the use of our services, or whose information OnlineSikhsa.com otherwise receives in connection with its services (such as but not limited to contact information of individuals associated with OnlineSikhsa.com including partner colleges/ educational institutes, etc.).

Personal Information (PI) - means any information relating to an identified or identifiable living person. In particular, using a common identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person or any other piece of information as per applicable laws and regulations.

Core Purpose - The Platform is made available for use to help students get details, discover & research colleges, courses, and exams of their interest and for allied services related thereto. The Platform also helps connect colleges/educational institutes/coaching centers, etc., with prospective students who may be of interest to them. User's contactable information will be shared with Colleges/Educational Institutes/coaching centers, etc., either if they have shown interest in those Colleges/Educational Institutes/coaching centers, etc., or they have shortlisted the user as a potential candidate for admission.

The Study Abroad section of the Platform also assists students in completing and submitting their applications to universities abroad. ("Purpose").

Information Collection

We collect information about you or your usage to provide better services to all of our users. We collect information in the following ways:

• Many of our services require you to register/sign up for an account on OnlineSikhsa.com. When you do, we will ask for personal information, such as, but not limited to, your name, email address, and telephone number to create/update your account.
• To provide you with additional services, we may collect your profile information such as, but not limited to, educational background, work experience, and date of birth.
• We collect information about the services that you use and how you use them, such as, but not limited to, log information and location information.
• We may collect your personal information such as, but not limited to, bank details and passport details to assist with study abroad programs, including services like Letters of Recommendation, student profiles, student visas, and university applications.
• When you communicate with OnlineSikhsa.com or its Application or use the OnlineSikhsa.com platform to communicate with other Members (such as advertisers, colleges/institutes, etc.), we collect information about your communication and any additional information you choose to provide.

Processing Personal Information

OnlineSikhsa.com may process your Personal Information for the following purposes:

• Using cookies and other technologies like pixel tags to improve user experience and service quality.
• Analyzing content to provide customized search results, recommendations, and specific promotions.
• Sending alerts and newsletters (if subscribed; you may unsubscribe via account settings).
• Improving our website and services through research and user analysis.
• Conducting market research and surveys.
• Sending information about our products and services for marketing and promotions.
• Preventing, detecting, investigating, and prosecuting fraud and other crimes.
• Complying with legal obligations and defending legal claims.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use "cookies" and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience, recall personal information, and analyze user behavior. Users can control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Third-Party Services

• We may share personal information with third-party service providers to deliver services.
• OnlineSikhsa.com does not transfer Personal Information without consent unless required for service provision or legal purposes.
• Data may be transferred outside India in compliance with applicable laws.
• OnlineSikhsa.com is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

Children

• Users must be of a minimum age as per applicable laws.
• For EU residents, the minimum age is 16 unless local laws require a higher age.
• Outside the EU, users under 18 must have parental supervision.

Information Sharing

onlinesikhsa.com restricts access to personal data and does not rent, sell, or share personal data except:

• To provide requested products or services.
• With consent.
• With trusted partners under confidentiality agreements.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To respond to legal actions or enforce rights.
• In the case of business mergers or acquisitions.
• With educational institutions for admissions or marketing purposes.

Retention of Personal Information

• Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose.
• Data may be archived to comply with legal obligations.

Confidentiality and Security

• OnlineSikhsa.com implements physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect personal data.
• Data security measures comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and related regulations.

Social Media

OnlineSikhsa.com operates social media pages but is not responsible for user-posted content. Users should avoid sharing sensitive personal data through social media.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

OnlineSikhsa.com reserves the right to update, change, or modify this policy at any time, with changes taking effect from the update date.

Disclaimer

OnlineSikhsa.com is not liable for inadvertent disclosures, errors, or third-party privacy practices. OnlineSikhsa.com does not store credit/debit card details and is not affiliated with any government entity.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or data protection, please contact Nuvoraed's Data Protection Officer at the following:

Nuvora Education Private Limited – contact@nuvoraed.com