PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

Welcome to CollegeAlert.in. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our platform for IGNOU, SOL DU, and Government Job Alerts.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, or otherwise contact us.
  • Personal Data: Includes names, email addresses, and contact preferences provided during newsletter sign-ups or account creation.
  • Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the website, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, and language preferences.

Purpose of Processing

In accordance with the principle of Purpose Limitation, we use your information for:

  •  Providing academic guidance and job alert services.
  • Sending administrative information, such as updates on exam schedules or job notifications.
  • Improving

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. These help us understand user preferences and optimize our service delivery. You can manage cookie settings through your individual browser options.

Third-Party Links and Advertisements

Our website contains links to external portals (e.g., IGNOU, SOL DU, and Government Job portals) and may display ads via Google AdSense.

  •  Third-Party Sites: We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices.
  • Google AdSense: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Your Privacy Rights

Under India’s DPDP Act, you have the following rights:

    •  Right to Access: Request a summary of your personal data processed by us.
    • Right to Correction & Erasure: Request the correction of inaccurate data or the deletion of your personal data.
    • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process data from children without verifiable parental consent.

Children’s Privacy

For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact our Grievance Officer:

    •  Email: collegealert.in@gmail.com
    • Website: www.collegealert.in
    • Effective Date: April 13, 2026
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