Last updated: May 2025

At Mera College, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or avail our admission consultancy services in Varanasi.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, date of birth, gender, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Academic Information: Qualification details, marks/grades, entrance exam scores (JEE, NEET, etc.).
• Application Data: Course preferences, college choices, and documents submitted for admission.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website (collected via cookies).

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used to:

• Process and facilitate B.Tech and MBBS admission applications (direct and management quota).
• Provide personalised education counselling and college recommendations.
• Contact you regarding your enquiry, application status, or admission updates.
• Send relevant information about courses, colleges, and admission deadlines.
• Improve our website, services, and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

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

• With Colleges: To process your admission application at colleges of your choice.
• With Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us in operating our website or delivering services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or governmental authority.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external college websites or resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for students aged 17 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

• Email: meracollege@info.com
• Phone: +91 XXXXX XXXXX
• Address: lanka bhu varanasi