Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, fill out the onboarding quiz, or contact us for support. This includes: • Personal identifiers: name, email address, phone number • Academic information: stream, marks, preferred courses, city, budget preferences • Usage data: pages visited, colleges viewed, comparisons made • Communications: messages sent via our AI Advisor or contact form We also collect certain information automatically when you use our platform, including device information, IP address, browser type, and cookies.

We use the information we collect to: • Provide, maintain, and improve our services • Power our AI college matching algorithm • Send you scholarship alerts and college updates (if subscribed) • Process referral rewards and wallet transactions • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse • Comply with legal obligations We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

When you participate in our referral program, we collect and process referral codes, linked accounts, and reward transaction data. Wallet payouts require KYC verification as mandated by Indian financial regulations. We share necessary information with our payment partners solely for processing withdrawals.

We share your information only in the following circumstances: • With partner colleges when you submit an application or enquiry (limited to the information you provide in the application) • With service providers who assist us in operating the platform (bound by confidentiality agreements) • If required by law, court order, or governmental authority • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with advance notice to users)

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at hello@collegeiq.in. Certain data may be retained longer where required by law.

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed passwords, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain session state, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you have the right to: • Access the personal data we hold about you • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements) • Opt out of marketing communications at any time To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@collegeiq.in.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the platform. Your continued use of CollegeIQ after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at: Email: privacy@collegeiq.in Address: Graphic Era Hill University Campus, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248002, India