Effective Date: 20-08-2024

1. Introduction
   Welcome to Kaustav’s Careerica (“www.careerica.com”, “our website”, “we,” “us,” or “our platform”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care. This Privacy Policy explains the types of data we collect, how we use and protect that data, and the rights you have concerning your information. By accessing or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue your use of our services.
   This document is an electronic record generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures. It is published in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules framed thereunder, including Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011. This policy applies to the website https://www.careerica.com and all its subdomains.
2. Information We Collect
   2.1. Personal Information
   When you register on our platform, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, mobile number, school, class, area of interest, and other relevant information. This data helps us to personalize your experience and provide tailored guidance.
   2.2. Automatically Collected Information
   We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you view. This information helps us understand how users interact with our site and improve our services.
   2.3. Third-Party Accounts
   If you choose to log in through third-party services like Google or Facebook, we may receive information from those accounts, which will be governed by this Privacy Policy.
   2.4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us understand user preferences, improve site functionality, and deliver personalized content.
3. Use of Your Information
   3.1. Service Delivery
   We use the information collected to provide, maintain, and improve our services. This includes personalizing your experience, responding to your inquiries, and providing relevant recommendations.
   3.2. Marketing and Communications
   With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other communications. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
   3.3. Legal Compliance and Protection
   We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent harm. This may include responding to lawful requests from public authorities, including meeting national security or law enforcement requirements.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
   4.1. Third-Party Service Providers
   We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer service. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information in connection with the services they provide.
   4.2. Business Transfers
   In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such changes and your rights in connection with them.
   4.3. Legal Requirements
   We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
5. Data Security
   We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.
6. Children’s Privacy
   6.1. General
   Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States and relevant regulations in other jurisdictions, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 in India.
   6.2. Parental Consent
   If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
7. Your Rights
   7.1. Access and Correction
   You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections or updates. You can manage your information through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
   7.2. Data Portability
   In accordance with applicable laws, you may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
   7.3. Right to Withdraw Consent
   You may withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data at any time. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of our services.
   7.4. Right to Erasure
   You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. We will comply with such requests in accordance with applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
8. Data Retention
   We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, and to enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
   We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Acceptance of This Policy
    By using our website and services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our services. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
11. Contact Us
    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
    Phone/what’s app: +91 9651720077
    Email: contact@careerica.com