Effective date: 30.09.2025

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, when we disclose it, and your choices regarding your information when you use eduindianews.com (the “Site”).

2. Controller

The data controller is [Edu Indian News], contact: [contact@eduindianews.com

3. Information We Collect
4. Information you provide

• Account details: name, email, password, phone.
• Institution details (if you list a school/college/university): institution name, address, contact person, phone, email, program details, accreditation, photos, documents.
• Messages and communications you send to us or other users.
• Payment/billing information for paid features (we may use third-party payment processors; we do not store full card details).

1. Automatically collected information

• Usage data: pages visited, searches, clicks, IP address, device/browser type, timestamps.
• Analytics and performance data via cookies and similar technologies.

1. Information from third parties

• Public or partner sources (e.g., official institution websites) if we supplement listings.
• Data you choose to import from social networks (only with your authorization).

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use data to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• Provide and manage listings and account features.
• Communicate with users (notifications, support, marketing where permitted).
• Process payments and detect fraud.
• Analyze usage and provide analytics, improve search and recommendations.
• Comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Bases (if applicable)

Where required, processing is based on your consent, performance of a contract (account services), legitimate interests (site functionality and security), or compliance with legal obligations.

6. Sharing & Disclosure

We may share information with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email, payment processors) under confidentiality obligations.
• Institutions you choose to contact or manage a profile for.
• Law enforcement or regulators where required by law.
• Buyers or partners in case of business transfer (e.g., merger, sale).

We do not sell personal information except as described in our Do Not Sell page and applicable law.

7. Cookies, Tracking & Advertisers

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality, analytics, and (where applicable) marketing. See our Cookie Policy for details and management options.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as needed for the purposes described, account activity, legal obligations, and legitimate business needs (e.g., 2–7 years for tax/records or as required by local law). Specific retention periods will be set in our internal policy.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, update, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw consent (where relevant).
• Data portability.
  To exercise rights, contact [contact@eduindianews.com]. We will verify requests and respond within applicable timeframes.

10. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. No security measures are perfect; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected it, we will delete it.

12. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We apply safeguards for such transfers as required by applicable law.

13. Changes to this Policy

We will post changes to this Privacy Policy with an updated effective date and, where appropriate, provide notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

Privacy questions, data requests or complaints: [contact@eduindianews.com].