Career Giant (careergiant.in)
Effective Date: 2nd April, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) constitutes a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “You”, or “Your”) and Career Giant (“Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”), governing the manner in which we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect your information when you access or use our website https://careergiant.in (the “Platform”).
Career Giant is a digital platform designed for college discovery, listing, comparison, and lead generation. Due to the nature of our services, we process significant volumes of user data, including personal information submitted voluntarily and automatically collected data.
By accessing, browsing, registering, submitting inquiries, or otherwise using the Platform, you expressly consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, you must discontinue use of the Platform immediately.
2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK
This Privacy Policy is framed in compliance with applicable Indian laws, including but not limited to:
- The Information Technology Act, 2000
- The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
Where applicable, we also align with global best practices in data protection.
3. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
This Policy applies to:
- Website visitors
- Registered users
- Students and parents
- Educational institutions
- Advertisers and partners
- Any person interacting with the Platform
It covers all forms of data collection, including online forms, cookies, and third-party integrations.
4. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect multiple categories of data to provide and improve our services.
4.1 Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information including:
- Full Name
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- City and Location
- Educational qualifications
- Academic preferences
- Course interests
- Any other information voluntarily provided
4.2 Lead Information
When you submit inquiry forms on the Platform:
- Your information is recorded as a lead
- Such data may be shared with colleges, universities, and education partners
4.3 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain data, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Clickstream data
- Referral URLs
4.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Track user activity
- Improve performance
- Personalize experience
- Analyze behavior
4.5 Sensitive Personal Data
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and consented to.
5. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- Providing college listings and recommendations
- Facilitating student inquiries and admissions
- Lead generation and sharing with institutions
- Communication via email, SMS, WhatsApp, and calls
- Marketing and promotional campaigns
- Improving platform functionality
- Fraud detection and prevention
- Legal compliance
6. LEAD SHARING AND COMMUNICATION CONSENT (CRITICAL CLAUSE)
By submitting your information on the Platform, you expressly:
- Consent to Career Giant sharing your data with educational institutions, partners, and advertisers
- Authorize Career Giant and third parties to contact you via:
- Phone calls
- SMS
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This consent shall override any registration under the Do Not Disturb (DND) / National Customer Preference Register (NCPR).
You acknowledge that:
- Career Giant acts only as an intermediary
- We are not responsible for how third parties use your data after lawful sharing
7. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your data on the following legal grounds:
- Your explicit consent
- Performance of contractual obligations
- Compliance with legal requirements
- Legitimate business interests
8. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We may share your data with:
8.1 Educational Institutions
- Colleges and universities listed on the Platform
- Admission counselors and partners
8.2 Service Providers
- Hosting providers
- CRM systems
- Analytics tools
- Marketing platforms
8.3 Legal Authorities
- Government agencies
- Law enforcement bodies
- Courts and regulators
8.4 Business Transfers
In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred.
9. DATA RETENTION
We retain your data:
- As long as necessary for business purposes
- For legal and regulatory compliance
- Until deletion is requested (subject to limitations)
We reserve the right to:
- Retain anonymized data indefinitely
- Delete inactive or outdated data
10. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable security practices as required under Rule 8 of the IT Rules, 2011, including:
- Secure servers
- Encryption mechanisms
- Access controls
- Regular monitoring
However:
- No system is 100% secure
- We disclaim liability for unauthorized access beyond our control
11. USER RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent
Requests may be sent to: info@careergiant.in
12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites.
We:
- Do not control such websites
- Are not responsible for their privacy practices
Users are advised to review third-party policies separately.
13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age without parental supervision.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
14. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER
Your data may be processed or stored on servers located outside your jurisdiction.
By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers.
15. COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze traffic
- Personalize content
Users can control cookies via browser settings.
16. ADVERTISING AND MARKETING
We may use your data for:
- Targeted advertising
- Promotional campaigns
- Email marketing
You may opt-out at any time.
17. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Career Giant shall not be liable for:
- Misuse of data by third parties
- Unauthorized access beyond our control
- Decisions made based on platform data
All services are provided on an “AS IS” basis.
18. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify Career Giant against:
- Claims arising from misuse of data
- Violation of this Policy
- Legal disputes involving your actions
19. POLICY UPDATES
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes shall be effective immediately upon posting.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
20. GOVERNING LAW
This Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.
Jurisdiction: Agartala, Tripura
21. CONTACT INFORMATION
Career Giant
Address: Ram Nagar -8, Durga Chowmuhani Market Complex, Tripura West, Agartala, Pin -799001
Phone: 8787351180
Email: info@careergiant.in
22. FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By using careergiant.in, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood this Privacy Policy
- You agree to all terms stated herein
- You consent to the collection and processing of your data
23. EXTENDED LEGAL PROVISIONS (STRICT CLAUSES)
23.1 Data Accuracy Responsibility
You are solely responsible for ensuring that the data you provide is accurate and up-to-date.
23.2 No Warranty
We provide no warranty regarding data accuracy, completeness, or reliability.
23.3 Risk Acceptance
You acknowledge that data transmission over the internet involves inherent risks.
23.4 Platform Role
Career Giant acts solely as an intermediary platform and does not control third-party actions.
23.5 Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend accounts
- Restrict access
- Report violations to authorities