Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
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1. Introduction
StudentsDunia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our scholarship services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Educational background and academic records
- Date of birth and demographic information
- Financial information for scholarship applications
- Documents and certificates uploaded by users
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website and search terms used
- Device information and operating system
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our scholarship services
- To process scholarship applications and payments
- To communicate with you about our services
- To send you relevant scholarship opportunities
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Scholarship Providers:
We share relevant information with scholarship organizations for application processing
Service Providers:
We work with third-party service providers who assist in our operations
Legal Requirements:
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers:
Information may be transferred in connection with a merger or acquisition
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
SSL Encryption
All data transmission is encrypted
Secure Servers
Protected databases and infrastructure
Regular Audits
Security audits and updates
Access Controls
Authentication and authorization measures
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:
Account Information
Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
Application Data
7 years for record-keeping purposes
Payment Information
As required by financial regulations
Communication Records
2 years from last interaction
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access
Request a copy of your personal information
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information
Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service
Opt-out
Unsubscribe from marketing communications
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
privacy@studentsdunia.com
Phone
+91 98765 43210
Address
StudentsDunia Privacy Office, New Delhi, India