Privacy Policy

Website: onlinepgdegree.online
Effective Date: 1 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how onlinepgdegree.online (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or submit your details through our forms.

By using this website or submitting your information, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1) Who We Are

onlinepgdegree.online is a platform that helps users explore online degree programs and connect with admission counsellors. We may act as a marketing and counselling support partner and may connect you with universities/institutions or their authorized representatives based on your interest.

We are not a university unless explicitly stated on this website. Universities/institutions may have their own policies and processes.

2) Information We Collect

A) Information you provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
State/City
Course preference (MBA/MCA/BBA etc.)
Any information you share during counselling or in messages

B) Information collected automatically

IP address
Device type, browser type, operating system
Pages visited, time spent, clicks, referral URL
Approximate location (city/state level)
Cookies and similar tracking data

C) Advertising and tracking parameters

UTM parameters (source/medium/campaign/adgroup/keyword)
Click IDs like gclid (Google Ads) or similar identifiers

3) How We Use Your Information

Contact you for counselling, program information, eligibility, admissions guidance, or follow-up
Share your details with relevant universities/institutions or their authorized partners to process your enquiry
Improve our website, forms, and user experience
Prevent fraud, abuse, or spam leads
Track marketing performance (example: which campaign generated enquiries)
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights

4) Consent and Communication

By submitting your details, you authorize us (and our partner counsellors/universities) to contact you via phone calls, SMS, email, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms for admission and counselling support.

This may include communication even if your number is on DND/NDNC, where permitted under applicable laws/regulations. You can withdraw consent anytime (see Section 9).

5) How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

A) Universities / institutions / authorized partners
To respond to your enquiry and provide counselling or admission support.

B) Service providers

CRM / lead management
Cloud hosting and storage
Email/SMS/WhatsApp communication tools
Analytics or security monitoring

They can access data only to perform services for us and must protect it.

C) Legal and compliance
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights/safety, prevent fraud, or enforce agreements.

6) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies/pixels to:

Remember your preferences
Measure website performance
Track conversions and ad performance

You can control cookies from your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact some website functionality.

7) Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed for counselling and follow-up, legal/compliance requirements, dispute resolution, and fraud prevention. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it where possible.

8) Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your data (access controls, secure systems, restricted access). However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) Your Rights & Choices

You can request to:

Access the data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your information (where legally permitted)
Withdraw consent / stop marketing communication

To opt out, contact us using the details below with your phone number/email and a “STOP” request.

10) Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor submitted information, contact us to remove it.

11) Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (universities, payment pages, etc.). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

12) International Data Transfer

Your information may be processed or stored on servers located outside your state/country depending on service providers. We take reasonable steps to ensure protection.

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

14) Contact Us

Replace the placeholders below with your real details:

Website Operator / Company Name: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Email: privacy@onlinepgdegree.online (recommended)