EdTech Connect (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients, learners, partners, and website visitors. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including principles outlined under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

1. Information Collection
   We collect personal information such as name, contact details, professional background, and education interests via our website, tele-counseling, video counseling, and digital campaigns. We may also collect usage data, feedback, and communication records to improve our services.

2. Use of Information
   Personal information is used strictly for legitimate business purposes:

• Providing channel partnership, counseling, SRM, training, and recruitment services

• Enhancing user experience and service quality

• Fulfilling contractual obligations with EdTech providers and learners

• Marketing campaigns and communication (with consent)

3. Data Security
   We maintain strict technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect user data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Any misuse or unauthorized disclosure of personal data may be subject to legal action under the IPC (Sections 378, 403, 405, and related provisions concerning theft, misappropriation, and breach of trust) and IT Act sections on data protection.

4. Confidentiality
   All personal information is kept confidential and disclosed only to authorized EdTech Connect employees, partners, or service providers on a need-to-know basis. We never sell or rent your data to third parties. Any violation of privacy, theft, or misuse of personal information will be treated as a criminal offence as per applicable IPC and IT Act provisions.

5. Data Retention & Deletion
   We retain personal data as required to fulfill business, operational, and legal needs. Upon request or upon withdrawal of consent, personal information will be deleted or anonymized, unless retention is required by law.

6. User Rights
   Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@edtechconnect.in.

7. Cookies & Tracking
   Our website may use cookies and analytics tools for improved usability. Data collected is non-personal and used for aggregate analysis only.

8. Legal Compliance
   We comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules regarding sensitive personal data or information. Any suspected violation, data theft, or misuse will lead to appropriate legal proceedings according to IPC and IT Act.

9. Policy Updates
   This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version is always available on our website

10. Links to other websites:

    Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

11. Legal disclosure:

    We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

12. Contact
    For questions regarding privacy or data protection, please email us at contact@edtechconnect.in.

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