Effective Date: 05-march-2025
Welcome to Parikshathi (parikshathi.site). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website.
By accessing or using Parikshathi, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.
1. Information We Collect
When you use Parikshathi, we collect different types of information, including:
1.1 Personal Information (Provided by You)
We collect personal information when you register, interact with other users, or contact our support team. This may include:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Location (City & Exam Center Preference)
- Profile Picture (Optional)
- Exam Type & Center Preferences
- Communication Data (Messages & User Interactions)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use Parikshathi, we may collect certain technical and usage data automatically, such as:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
- Log Data: Login timestamps, session duration, pages visited, and actions performed.
- Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address (if enabled).
1.3 Third-Party Tools & Cookies
We use third-party tools to improve our services, including:
- Google Analytics: To track user behavior and improve the platform.
- Google Tag Manager: To manage analytics and marketing tags.
- Google Search Console: To monitor website performance.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies are used to enhance user experience and collect statistical data. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Services: Helping users find companions for competitive exams.
- To Improve User Experience: Personalizing recommendations based on user preferences.
- To Enhance Security: Detecting suspicious activities and enforcing safety measures.
- To Communicate with You: Sending notifications, updates, and responding to inquiries.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Addressing legal requests, fraud prevention, and enforcing Terms & Conditions.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- With Other Users: Limited profile details (e.g., name, exam type, location) are visible to matched users.
- With Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for analytics and performance monitoring.
- For Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the safety of our users.
4. Data Storage & Security
We take strong security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption: Securing sensitive data during transmission.
- Access Controls: Restricting unauthorized access to databases.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Auto-suspension for suspicious activity.
While we take every precaution, no system is 100% secure. Users are advised to take personal precautions when sharing information online.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have control over your personal information, including:
- Access & Update: You can update your profile information anytime.
- Account Deletion: You can request account deletion by contacting our support team at support@parikshathi.site.
- Opt-Out: You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Children’s Privacy
Parikshathi is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that a minor has provided data, we will delete it immediately.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: Siteparikshathi@gmail.com
Phone: +91 8881029629
Address: Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, India – 274408
By using Parikshathi, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.