Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you submit an enquiry form, contact us, or use our services, we may collect:

• Personal Identifiers: Full name, date of birth, contact details (phone, email, address)
• Academic Information: KCET rank, COMEDK score, 12th standard marks and PCM/PCB subjects, school name, passing year
• Family Information: Parent or guardian names and contact details, family income (if relevant for scholarships)
• Preferences: Preferred colleges, branches, budget expectations
• Documentation: Copies of academic certificates, income certificates, community certificates, as required for admission

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website (mapmycollege.in), we automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Cookie identifiers (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Admission Assistance: To guide you through the management quota admission process and communicate regarding seat availability
• Counselling Services: To provide personalized college and branch recommendations based on your profile
• Communication: To respond to enquiries, schedule appointments, and provide updates about admission status
• Documentation Processing: To assist in preparing and submitting documents to colleges on your behalf
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We will not use your information for purposes other than those listed above without your explicit consent.

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

MapMyCollege does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Colleges & Universities: We share relevant academic and personal information with colleges where you are seeking admission, strictly with your knowledge and consent
• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., email providers, CRM tools) who process data only on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority, we may disclose information as legally obligated
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred with appropriate notice to you

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS) on our website
• Access controls limiting who within our organization can view your data
• Secure storage of physical documents provided to us
• Regular review of our security practices

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and be cautious when sharing sensitive information.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., form session data)
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@mapmycollege.in. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for students applying to engineering colleges, who are typically 17 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

Parents or guardians of minors who wish to enquire about admissions on behalf of their child are welcome to contact us, and all data collection will be handled with parental consent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or contacting you directly if we hold your contact information.

Continued use of our services after the effective date of any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: