Privacy Policy

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website. By accessing or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy rights while providing our services supported by advertising.

• Our website is not intended for users under the age of 13 • During registration, users must confirm they are at least 13 years old through a required checkbox • We do not knowingly collect or store data from users under 13 • If we discover we have collected data from a user under 13, we will promptly delete it

Mandatory Information: • Email Address: - Used for account login and authentication - Ensures account uniqueness - Required for account-related notifications • Password: - Stored securely using industry-standard hashing algorithms - Never stored in plaintext - Protected with secure HTTP-only cookies • Full Name: - Used for user identification across the platform - May be displayed in profiles, job applications - Helps personalize communication • Gender: - Collected for demographic insights and to improve overall user experience - Used in aggregated form for internal statistics - Not publicly displayed • Date of Birth: - Helps us verify age eligibility and understand user demographics - Used in aggregated form for internal statistics and personalization - Not publicly displayed • Phone Number: - Currently collected but not in active use - Planned for future account recovery via SMS/WhatsApp Optional / Profile Information: • Notification Preferences: - Used to send you relevant updates such as job alerts, exam results, or scholarships - Can be updated anytime in your account settings • Education Status: - Collected to understand user demographics - Used internally for statistical analysis • Highest Qualification: - Collected to improve recommendations and for internal statistics - Not publicly displayed Technical & Advertising Data: • Theme preferences (light/dark mode) • Session information • Browser type and version • Device type and operating system • Anonymous usage statistics • IP address (for geographic targeting) • Geographic location (country/city level) • Ad interaction data • Browser cookies and similar technologies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense and its certified vendors may use cookies and similar technologies to: • Show personalized ads based on: - Your previous visits to our site - Your interests and online behavior - Geographic location - Browser and device information • Measure and improve ad performance: - Track ad impressions and clicks - Analyze user interactions - Optimize ad delivery • Ensure quality and security: - Prevent repetitive ads - Combat fraud and abuse - Verify proper ad display You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms page at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites Ad Personalization Controls: • Opt out via Google Ad Settings (https://adssettings.google.com) • Use Network Advertising Initiative opt-out (http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/) • Adjust your browser's cookie settings • Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser

Authentication and Security: • Email address for account authentication • Password for secure access • Session management and security Account Features: • Phone number reserved for future account recovery User Experience: • Theme preferences for personalized display • Anonymous analytics to improve website performance • Session data for security and functionality Advertising: • Deliver relevant advertisements through Google AdSense • Improve ad targeting and performance • Ensure compliance with advertising policies Communication: • Account-related notifications • Optional recommendations based on preferences • Important updates about our service

Access Rights: • View all stored personal data through dashboard • Export personal data in a machine-readable format • Request detailed information about data usage Update Rights: • Modify personal information through dashboard • Update preferences and settings • Email address cannot be modified (core identifier) Delete Rights: • Permanent account deletion through dashboard • Immediate removal of all associated data • No recovery option after deletion • Option to delete specific data points while maintaining account Control Rights: • Manage cookie preferences • Control email notifications • Opt out of analytics • Modify theme preferences • Control ad personalization through Google Ad Settings

Active Accounts: • Data retained as long as account remains active • Regular reviews of stored data relevance • Option to manually delete specific data points Deleted Accounts: • Immediate permanent deletion of all user data • No backup retention of deleted account data • Complete removal from all systems Technical & Advertising Data: • Analytics data retained for max 26 months • Session data deleted after session ends • Advertising cookies per Google AdSense policies • Cookies expire based on their specific purpose Future Implementations: • If backups are implemented, deleted data will be removed within 30 days • Regular data cleanup processes • Automated data minimization procedures

Data Sharing Policy: • We do not sell user data • Limited sharing with essential service providers • Data shared with Google for advertising purposes Third-Party Services: • Google AdSense: - Provides advertising services - Uses cookies for ad personalization - Has independent privacy policy • Google Analytics with privacy-focused configuration: - IP anonymization enabled - Limited data retention - Strict cookie controls Data Processing: • All processing occurs on secure servers • External processors limited to essential services • Strict data access controls

For privacy-related inquiries: • Use our feedback form in the Contact Us page • Email our privacy team • Response within 48 business hours • Official support channels listed in footer For urgent concerns: • Dedicated privacy contact form • Priority response for data-related issues • Clear escalation process • Documentation requirements For advertising-related inquiries: • Visit Google Ad Settings for personalization controls • Use our feedback form for general ad questions • Report inappropriate ads through Google AdSense