Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20-FEB-2026

Email:support@scholargurus.com

ContactNumber: 18004102323

Address: Suite: 403, Plot : A-10, Pegasus One, Sector-68, Noida (U.P) 201301

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Scholargurus.com, a platform operated by Scholargurus Pvt Ltd, collects, processes, stores as well as discloses and protects personal information provided by users. You agree to the practices described in this policy by accessing or using the website.

If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the platform. This policy applies to all users of Scholargurus.com and to all information collected through our website, mobile applications as well as digital platforms or services associated with Scholargurus Pvt Ltd.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you when you register on our website, submit inquiry or application forms, sign up for newsletters as well as participate in consultations or communicate with our team.

  • This may include your full name, phone number, email address, educational background, preferences for study destinations along with documents such as academic transcripts and ID proof, and any other information you voluntarily share with us.
  • Certain technical and usage information is automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers as well as time spent on pages, referring pages, and browsing patterns when you access our platform.
  • We also use cookies and similar technologies to enhance site functionality, remember user preferences, analyse user behaviour, and personalise your experience.
  • You may adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time. Doing so may affect certain features on the website.

3. Purpose of Data Collection and Use

  • The personal data we collect is employed to provide the requested services to you, to tailor your experiences on the platform, to help facilitate education counselling, in matching your profile with potential institutions, in contacting you about application status or program updates and to provide customer support.
  • This information is also used to enhance our services, gauge the performance of the websites, send administrative messages, perform analytics, make payments where necessary, and ensure the security and integrity of our systems.
  • We can also use your data to send you promotional materials or newsletters, but only with your choice, where the law obliges us to do so.
  • Your data is processed in a legal manner on lawful grounds such as your consent, meeting the contractual requirements as well as serious business needs or even the legal requirements.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf such as web hosting, data analytics, customer support as well as payment processing and communication delivery.

These partners are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are restricted from using it for any purpose other than the services they provide.

We may also share your personal data with academic institutions along with universities or other educational partners as part of your application or counselling process with your consent.

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if necessary to protect our rights, users, or the public.

Your data may be transferred to the new entity in accordance with applicable privacy protections in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business.

5. International Data Transfers

Since our operations and service providers can be in other countries other than your own, your personal data can be transferred, processed, or stored in a jurisdiction with varying data protection regulations.

We act accordingly because we make sure that such cross-border data transfer is carried out in compliance with any relevant laws and that your information is safeguarded by the legal agreements as well as security control provisions along with adherence to privacy frameworks.

6. Data Retention

The personal information that we hold about you is not retained beyond the reasonable time required to achieve the intended purpose of collection, satisfy legal requirements, settle disputes, fulfilment of agreements and facilitate business.

Your data will be deleted or anonymised after the relevant retention period unless it is necessary according to the law. In the event that you ask us to delete either your account or certain data, then we will take reasonable measures to comply with your request, except in the case that we are legally required or entitled to keep it.

7. Data Security

Our privacy policy is to ensure the security of your personal data and we take administrative, technical and physical measures to avoid unauthorised access, disclosure, modification or destruction.

These measures include SSL encryption for data in transit, secure server infrastructure, access control systems, employee confidentiality agreements, regular security audits, and data minimisation principles. 

With our efforts, there is still no system that is completely risk-free, and we advise users to be responsible in securing their own accounts and devices by using strong passwords and logging out of accounts after use.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights over your personal data, such as the right to access, rectify errors, the right to withdraw or revoke consent, the right to restrict or object to processing, the right to portability or the right to deletion, depending on the laws that apply to your jurisdiction.

These rights can be exercised by writing to us at support@scholargurus.com and we may need to verify your identity before processing such requests. You can also control preferences when it comes to marketing communications and the use of cookies through your browser features or account settings.

It is important to note that in some situations, we are not in a position to go ahead and do what you are asking, as it will be against a legal requirement or will disrupt effective business operations.

9. Children’s Privacy

Scholargurus.com is neither aimed at children nor should be used by children under 13 years old or the minimum age allowed in your jurisdiction. We do not gather individual data of minors without verifiable parental or guardian consent.

In case we get to know that a child has provided personal information without relevant permission, we will promptly act to destroy the information. The parents or guardians who have doubts that the child might have given personal data will need to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or applications that are not controlled by Scholargurus or . We are not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of such external sites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party platforms before providing any personal information to them, as this Privacy Policy does not extend to external services.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be altered or revised by us in the future to accommodate any change in our practices, technology and other legal or other considerations. Any changes will be updated at the top of this page when they are done, and could also be communicated to the users via the site or email in case they are significant.

We also ask our users to read this policy on a regular basis to ensure that they are aware of our personal information handling. The further use of the site after the publication of changes is the acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact and Grievance Redressal

Please contact our support team at support@scholargurus.com or call us at 18004102323 if you have any questions, concerns as well as complaints or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data.

Written correspondence can be directed to Suite: 403, Plot : A-10, Pegasus One, Sector-68, Noida (U.P) 201301. We strive to address all inquiries in a timely and transparent manner. You may complain to the relevant data protection authority or regulator in your jurisdiction if you are not satisfied with our response.

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