Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [February 2026 ]
Namaste! From Team GetMyUni!
We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data while enabling you
to explore educational institutions, careers, and counselling services.
The term “We”/ “Us” / “Our” used in this document refers
to Girnarsoft Education Services Private Limited (GetMy Uni),
and "You" / "Your" /"Yourself" refers to the
users who visit or access, or use (collectively “usage”) the Platform.
PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY.
This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, store, share, retain, and protect your
digital personal data when you use our website, mobile applications, communication systems, or
interact with us in any manner. By accessing or using our Platform and by submitting your
personal data, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and
provide your free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent for the
processing of your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act,
2023 (“DPDP Act”). You further confirm that you have the lawful authority to provide the
personal data that you submit, including for any child where you are the parent or lawful
guardian, including where the Data Principal is below eighteen (18) years of age, in which case
such submission shall be deemed to be made by the parent or lawful guardian with full legal
authority, responsibility, and accountability under applicable law and that such submission does
not violate the rights of any other individual. If you do not agree with this Policy or any part of it,
you are requested to immediately cease accessing or using our platform and not avail any of our
services.
This document constitutes an electronic record under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and
does not require physical or digital signatures.
Topics Covered:
This policy is designed to make you understand:
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The type of information which You share with Us or which we collect during your
usage of our Platform or availing any Product or Services from Our Platform.
- The purpose of the collection, storage, processing, and transferring of Your
Information by Us.
- Security measures implemented by Us to protect Your Information as mandated by
law.
- Disclosure, sharing, and transfer of your personal information by Us, and the purpose
of such disclosure, sharing, or transfer.
A. SCOPE, COVERAGE, AND APPLICABILITY
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed by or on behalf of Us through any
means, whether automated or manual, digital or physical, including but not limited to:
- The GetMy Uni website, mobile applications, landing pages, and microsites;
- Call centres, counselling calls (including recorded calls), chat interfaces, emails, SMS,
WhatsApp, and other messaging platforms;
- Offline interactions such as education fairs, seminars, campus events, workshops, surveys,
and feedback mechanisms;
- Integrations with third-party platforms, customer relationship management systems,
analytics tools, and institutional portals;
- Data received from educational institutions, partners, referral sources, or public sources,
where lawfully obtained;
- Any other platform, service, or interface owned, operated, or controlled by Us
(collectively, the "Platform").
This Privacy Policy applies to all categories of Data Principals, including students, prospective
students, parents, lawful guardians, institutional representatives, and any other individuals whose
personal data is processed by Us in connection with our services.
B. DATA FIDUCIARY AND CONTACT INFORMATION
We are the Data Fiduciary responsible for determining the purpose and means of processing
personal data. For operational efficiency and service facilitation, personal data may be shared
with its Group Companies strictly on a need-to-know basis.
Corporate Identity:
GetMy Uni Education Services Private Limited
Office: 6th and 7th Floor, Capital The Cityscape, Badshahpur, Sector 66, Gurugram, Haryana
122101
C. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in this Privacy Policy shall have the meanings
assigned to them under the DPDP Act. For clarity and completeness:
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Personal Data means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to
such data, including but not limited to the individual’s first and last name, contact details
(such as mobile number and email address), age, gender, location, photograph, academic
information, identifiers, or any other information provided by the user at the time of
registration, during use of the Platform, or at any time thereafter, which directly or
indirectly identifies such individual.
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Sensitive Personal Data means such categories of personal data that require a higher
standard of protection under applicable law, including but not limited to:
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Account passwords and authentication credentials;
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Financial information (excluding truncated card details);
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Health-related data, where applicable;
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Officially issued identifiers such as Aadhaar number, PAN, passport, driving licence,
or other government-issued identification documents;
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Biometric data, where legally required; and
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Any other data classified as sensitive personal data or special category data under
applicable laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices
and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and other
equivalent or successor legislations.
- Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data,
including collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation, retrieval,
consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, alignment, restriction,
erasure, or destruction.
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Data Principal means the individual to whom the personal data relates.
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Consent means a freely given, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous
indication of the Data Principal’s agreement to the processing of personal data for a
specified purpose.
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Child means an individual who has not completed 18 (eighteen) years of age.
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Parent or Lawful Guardian means a natural or legal guardian authorised under
applicable law to provide consent on behalf of a Child.
D. PRINCIPLES GOVERNING PROCESSING
We process personal data in accordance with the following foundational principles:
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Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency – personal data is processed only in accordance
with applicable law and in a transparent manner;
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Purpose limitation – personal data is collected only for specified, explicit, and lawful
purposes;
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Data minimisation – only such personal data as is necessary for the stated purposes is
collected;
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Accuracy – reasonable steps are taken to ensure that personal data is accurate and up to
date;
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Storage limitation – personal data is retained only for as long as necessary.
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Integrity and confidentiality – personal data is protected against unauthorised or
unlawful processing.
E. CATEGORIES AND SOURCES OF PERSONAL DATA
Depending on the nature of engagement, we may collect personal data directly from Data
Principals, indirectly through parents or guardians, or from authorised third parties.
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Personal Information
Personal Information means any information that identifies or relates to You as an individual.
We may collect such information when you voluntarily provide it, including when you:
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Create or modify an account on Our Platform
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Fill out forms, surveys, requests, or service subscriptions
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Participate in counselling sessions, customer support interactions, webinars, or career
guidance activities
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Engage in verification or transaction-related activities
This category includes, but is not limited to:
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Full name, date of birth, age, and gender (where voluntarily provided)
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Residential address, city, state, and communication details (email ID, phone number)
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Financial or payment-related data for transaction facilitation (if applicable)
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Identity or academic documents voluntarily uploaded for verification and admission-
related processing
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Any additional personal data that you willingly submit while using our services
Purpose of Processing Personal Information
We process this information for:
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Account creation, authentication, and secure access
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Personalised service delivery, including course recommendations and counselling
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Communication & service notifications (transactional, advisory, reminders)
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Processing payments and verifying financial transactions, where applicable
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Resolving user queries, grievances, and providing customer assistance
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Compliance with legal, regulatory, investigative, or security requirements
Where any personal data requires enhanced protection based on context, we shall process it only
with explicit, informed consent and implement appropriate safeguards.
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Non-Personal Information
This includes information that may not directly identify you on its own but may help us
understand Platform usage and improve functionality.
We may collect such information automatically when you access or interact with Our Platform.
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Usage Information
This includes analytics related to:
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Browsing behaviour, navigation patterns, and clicks
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Search queries, viewed content, and interactions
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Frequency, time duration, and manner of usage of services and features
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Engagement metrics related to our content, tools, and partners
Purpose of Processing Usage Data:
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To analyse and improve Platform performance and user experience
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To understand user preferences for better service design
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To generate anonymised statistical insights and reporting
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Device and Technical Information
Information about electronic devices used to access Our Platform, such as:
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IP address, Device ID, browser type, operating system, network, and telecom details
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System diagnostic logs, app version, crash reports, and functional analytics
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Approximate or real-time geolocation (only if you grant permission)
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Metadata and related technical identifiers
Purpose:
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Platform security, fraud detection, prevention of misuse, or service disruption
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Enabling core functionalities and maintaining service quality
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Personalised localisation features such as region-specific content
Geolocation access can be enabled or disabled by you at any time through device settings.
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Preferences
Data relating to your personalized selections, such as:
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Language preference, display settings, time zone
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Academic/study area interests or goal selections (where voluntarily chosen)
Purpose:
- Providing a custom and relevant user experience tailored to your interests
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Social Media & Third-Party Integrated Data
Where you choose to sign in or connect through third-party platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook):
- We receive only that information which you authorize for sharing via the respective
interface
- This may include your public profile details, display picture, and registered contact
information
Additionally, we may lawfully obtain information from:
- Referral partners, marketing collaborators, educational institutions or service affiliates
Purpose:
- Enabling secure login and seamless user onboarding
- Service personalisation and lawful marketing assistance
- Academic verification and eligibility assessment, where necessary
We encourage you to configure your privacy controls and review third-party policies to manage
what is shared.
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Cookies & Similar Tracking Technologies
We may use:
- Cookies (session, persistent)
- Pixel tags, SDKs, clear GIFs, flash cookies, and mobile device identifiers
- Web beacons or other analytical technologies
These technologies may collect data regarding:
- User journey, behaviour analytics and session management
- Advertisement relevance and engagement measurement (only with consent)
Purpose:
- To enhance accessibility, stability, navigation, and functionality of the Platform
- To remember user preferences and improve service delivery
- To conduct analytics and, with your explicit consent, deliver personalised advertising
You may disable cookies from device/browser settings; however, essential cookies are required
for core functionalities to work effectively.
- All data is processed solely for legitimate, declared, and necessary purposes
- We adopt reasonable security practices and procedures
- We do not collect or retain more data than required for service fulfilment or legal
compliance
- Any secondary or new purpose will require fresh user consent
Additional details regarding storage, retention, rights, deletion, grievance redressal and cross-
border transfers are provided in separate sections of this Privacy Policy.
We do not knowingly collect biometric data or financial information unless expressly disclosed
and required for a lawful, specific, and transparent purpose.
Users are requested to provide only such Personal Data as is specifically required or requested
for the purposes of availing services on Our Platform. Where a user voluntarily provides any
Personal Data that has not been specifically requested by Us, such data shall be processed only to
the extent necessary, in accordance with applicable law, and subject to appropriate security
safeguards. We shall not be responsible for the accuracy or relevance of such voluntarily
disclosed information beyond its lawful obligations under applicable data protection laws.
F. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
Personal data is processed strictly for purposes that are necessary, proportionate, and directly
related to our services, including:
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Providing personalised education counselling, guidance, and admissions
facilitation;
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Enabling discovery and comparison of educational institutions, courses,
examinations, and career pathways;
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Facilitating communication and information exchange between Data Principals
and educational institutions;
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Managing registrations, inquiries, applications, and follow-ups;
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Responding to queries, service requests, complaints, and grievances;
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Improving platform functionality, service quality, and user experience through
aggregated and anonymised analysis;
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Conducting internal research, reporting, and analytics using anonymised or de-
identified data;
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Sending transactional communications, service notifications, and consent-based
informational or promotional communications;
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Ensuring information security, preventing fraud or misuse, and maintaining
platform integrity;
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Complying with applicable laws, legal processes, regulatory requirements, and
governmental directions.
G. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process personal data only where permitted under applicable law, including:
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On the basis of Consent obtained from the Data Principal for one or more specified
purposes; and
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For legitimate uses expressly recognised under Section 7 of the DPDP Act, including
where personal data is voluntarily provided for availing requested services or for
responding to emergencies or legal obligations.
Processing activities such as responding to user-initiated enquiries, providing counselling or
information expressly requested by the Data Principal, ensuring platform security, preventing
fraud, maintaining records required by law, and complying with legal or regulatory obligations
may be carried out under ‘legitimate uses’ as defined under Section 7 of the DPDP Act.
All other processing activities, including marketing communications, optional personalisation,
profiling, or sharing of personal data with third parties for non-essential purposes, are undertaken
only pursuant to explicit and informed consent
H. PROCESSING OF CHILDREN’S PERSONAL DATA
Where personal data relates to a Child, or where We have reason to believe that a Data Principal
is a Child, the following safeguards apply:
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Processing is undertaken only after obtaining verifiable parental or lawful
guardian consent. Verifiable parental or lawful guardian consent may be obtained
through one or more mechanisms including, but not limited to, OTP-based
verification, recorded confirmation calls, consent-linked email verification,
digitally signed declarations, or any other method prescribed under applicable law
or rules issued under the DPDP Act.
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Children’s personal data is processed strictly for educational guidance,
counselling, admission facilitation, platform safety, and legal compliance;
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We do not engage in behavioural monitoring or targeted advertising in a manner
prohibited under applicable law, including any form of targeted advertising,
profiling, or behavioural tracking of Children beyond what is strictly necessary
for platform safety, security, and essential service delivery.”
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Additional access controls and security safeguards are applied to children’s
personal data;
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Parents or lawful guardians may exercise all applicable rights on behalf of the
Child, including withdrawal of consent.
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Where a User initially represents themselves as being eighteen (18) years of age
or above, but is later identified or reasonably believed to be a Child, We reserve
the right to pause, restrict, or discontinue processing of such personal data until
verifiable parental or lawful guardian consent is obtained.
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Any interim processing prior to such verification shall be limited strictly to
platform safety, fraud prevention, and legal compliance purposes.
I. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA
Personal data may be shared, strictly on a need-to-know and purpose-limited basis, with:
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Educational institutions, universities, and academic partners for counselling,
application, or admission-related purposes;
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Third-party service providers acting as Data Processors, bound by written
agreements imposing confidentiality, security, and purpose limitation obligations;
auditors, advisors, or consultants under duties of confidentiality;
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Personal data may be shared with Group Companies solely for purposes such as
user support, counselling assistance, program recommendations, analytics,
technology infrastructure, communication, and regulatory compliance. Such
sharing shall always be governed by contractual safeguards and data protection
obligations consistent with applicable law.
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Government authorities, regulators, courts, or law enforcement agencies where
disclosure is required under applicable law.
We do not sell personal data or commercially exploit personal data shared with its Group
Companies and do not permit third parties to use personal data for independent commercial
purposes. All entities are bound by confidentiality and information security obligations.
J. CROSS-BORDER TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA
Where necessary, personal data may be processed or stored outside India, strictly in accordance
with the DPDP Act and any notifications or restrictions issued by the Government of India, and
subject to appropriate contractual and technical safeguards.
K. DATA RETENTION AND STORAGE LIMITATION
Personal data is retained only for so long as is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for
which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. Upon
expiry of the retention period or cessation of purpose, personal data is securely deleted,
anonymised, or de-identified subject to legal, regulatory, audit, dispute resolution, and security
requirements or unless retention is mandated by law.
L. DATA SECURITY MEASURES
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with industry
standards to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or
destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel on a need-to-know
basis, with role-based controls, monitoring, and encrypted storage and transmission wherever
feasible.
While we take reasonable steps to maintain robust security measures, no system can be entirely
immune to all risks.We cannot guarantee absolute protection against all potential threats or
breaches, but implements reasonable precautions in accordance with applicable law and industry
best practices.
M. RIGHTS OF DATA PRINCIPALS
Subject to the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and applicable rules
made thereunder, Data Principals shall have the right to:
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Obtain confirmation as to whether their personal data is being processed by Us;
- Access information regarding the personal data being processed, including the
nature and purpose of such processing;
- Request correction, completion, updating, or erasure of their personal data, where
such data is inaccurate, incomplete, or no longer necessary for the stated purpose;
- Withdraw consent for the processing of personal data at any time, in accordance
with this Privacy Policy;
- Nominate another individual to exercise their rights in the event of death or
incapacity; and lodge a grievance with Us and, where such grievance is not
resolved within the prescribed timelines, with the Data Protection Board of India.
- All rights in relation to a Child’s personal data shall be exercisable exclusively by
the parent or lawful guardian, and any request received directly from a Child shall
be actioned only after verification of guardian authority.
N. HOW YOU CAN MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We provide Data Principals with simple and effective mechanisms to exercise their rights under
the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and applicable rules made thereunder. The
manner in which you may manage your personal information is described below:
Correction and Updating:
You may request correction, completion, or updating of your personal data where it is inaccurate
or incomplete. Certain information may be updated directly through your account, where such
functionality is available, or by contacting the Grievance Officer using the contact details
provided below.
Access to Personal Data:
You may request access to information relating to the personal data processed by Us, including
the nature and purpose of such processing, in accordance with applicable law.
Erasure of Personal Data:
You may request erasure of your personal data where such data is no longer necessary for the
purpose for which it was collected, subject to retention requirements under applicable law,
regulatory obligations, or lawful directions of competent authorities.
Withdrawal of Consent:
Where the processing of personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw such consent at
any time by using the consent management features available on the Platform or by writing to us
at compliance@girnarsoft.com. Upon withdrawal of consent, we shall cease processing personal
data for the relevant purpose, except where continued processing is permitted or required under
applicable law.
Nomination:
You may nominate another individual to exercise your rights under the Digital Personal Data
Protection Act, 2023, on your behalf in the event of your death or incapacity. Such nomination
may be made in the manner prescribed or by contacting Us using the contact details provided
below.
Account Closure:
If you choose to close your account, we shall delete or anonymise your personal data, unless
retention is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, dispute
resolution, fraud prevention, cybersecurity obligations, or enforcement of legal rights.
O. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM
We have appointed a Grievance Officer to address concerns relating to personal data processing.
Grievance Officer Contact:
Email: compliance@girnarsoft.com
Grievances shall be acknowledged within seven (7) days of receipt and resolved within the
timelines prescribed under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and applicable rules.
P. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
It is clarified that while using the Platform, you may encounter links to third-party websites,
advertisements, or electronic communication services that are operated and controlled by
independent third parties. We do not control, endorse, or make any representations or warranties
in relation to the content, services, products, or privacy practices of such third-party websites or
services.
Any access to or use of third-party websites or services is at your discretion and subject to the
terms and privacy policies of such third parties, who act as independent data fiduciaries in
respect of any personal data collected by them. We shall not be responsible for any loss or
damage arising from your interaction with such third-party websites or services.
Users are advised to review the privacy policies and terms of use of such third-party websites
prior to accessing or using them.
Q. COOKIES, TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES, AND ANALYTICS
We use cookies and similar technologies (including pixels, SDKs, and log files) to ensure the
proper functioning, security, and performance of the Platform.
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Types of Cookies Used
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core platform functionality, security,
and session management. These cannot be disabled.
- Functional Cookies: Enable personalisation features such as language
preferences and saved settings.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand aggregated user behaviour, platform
usage trends, and performance metrics. Analytics data is processed in an
aggregated and anonymised manner and is not used for profiling or targeted
advertising.
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Children and Cookies
For users identified as Children, we do not deploy non-essential cookies or tracking
technologies and restrict processing to strictly necessary cookies only. Where age status is
unclear, the Platform shall default to child-safe cookie settings until age or guardian consent
is verified
Data Principals may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or platform controls,
where available.
R. DATA BREACH AND INCIDENT RESPONSE
We maintain internal policies and procedures to detect, investigate, respond to, and mitigate
personal data breaches or security incidents.
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to cause harm to Data Principals:
- Appropriate remedial measures shall be taken without undue delay.
- Affected Data Principals and the Data Protection Board of India shall be notified where
required under applicable law;
- The nature of the breach, likely consequences, and mitigation steps shall be
communicated in a transparent manner.
S. WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT AND CONSEQUENCES
Data Principals may withdraw consent previously provided for the processing of personal data,
using the mechanisms made available by Us.
Upon withdrawal of consent:
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We shall cease processing personal data for the relevant purpose, unless continued
processing is permitted or required under applicable law;
- Certain services, features, or communications that rely on such personal data may no
longer be available;
- Withdrawal shall not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such
withdrawal.
Where consent is withdrawn in relation to Children’s personal data, processing shall cease
subject to legal retention requirements.
T. OPERATIONAL ALIGNMENT AND DATA PROCESSING PRACTICES
- Call Scripts and Tele-Counselling Workflows
Counselling, support, and follow-up calls follow pre-approved scripts to the extent reasonably
practicable, which:
- Clearly identify GetMy Uni as the Data Fiduciary;
- Inform Data Principals (or parents/lawful guardians, where applicable) about call
recording practices;
- Specify the purpose for which personal data is collected and used;
- Capture consent where required under applicable law; and
- Provide information on consent withdrawal and grievance mechanisms.
Where calls involve or may involve a Child, counsellors pause substantive data collection until
verifiable parental or lawful guardian consent is obtained, in accordance with applicable law.
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CRM and Lead Management Systems
Personal data stored in customer relationship management (CRM) systems is accessed on a role-
based and purpose-limited basis, with monitoring and logging applied to the extent reasonably
practicable. Data sharing with educational institutions or partners is limited to consented or
lawful purposes and proportionate to the services requested. Retention of personal data follows
documented schedules and legal obligations.
- Consent Management and Logging
We maintain electronic records of consent, parental authorisation, and other lawful bases for
processing. These records are reflected across integrated CRM and operational systems to ensure
that consent status is respected, to the extent reasonably practicable.
- Training, Awareness, and Accountability
Employees, agents, and contractors handling personal data receive periodic training on data
protection obligations, including safeguards for children’s data and incident reporting.
Compliance with documented procedures and this Privacy Policy is monitored through internal
reviews and supervisory oversight, consistent with reasonable operational standards.
- Continuous Review and Improvement
We periodically review operational processes, technical safeguards, and internal controls to
ensure alignment with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. Internal reviews aim to identify
opportunities to enhance data protection measures while recognizing inherent limitations of
operational and technical systems.
U. AUTHORIZATION AND COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES
You acknowledge that the personal data provided on the Platform is shared voluntarily and in
compliance with applicable laws. We may verify and process such information only for lawful
purposes in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Where any information is found to be inaccurate, misleading, or provided in violation of
applicable laws or this Privacy Policy, we may take proportionate corrective action, including
restricting access to certain services, in accordance with applicable law and internal policies.
You consent to receive communications from Us and our authorised partners through telephone
calls, SMS, email, or other electronic modes solely for transactional, service-related, or
consented purposes, including counselling, application support, account updates, and service
notifications.
Promotional or marketing communications will be sent only where specific and explicit consent
has been provided, and in accordance with your communication preferences and registrations
under the National Customer Preference Register (NCPR/NDNC).
You may withdraw or modify your communication preferences at any time through Platform
controls or by contacting us at compliance@girnarsoft.com. Withdrawal of consent will be
effective within a reasonable period and will not affect the lawfulness of prior processing. Where
consent is withdrawn in relation to Children’s personal data, processing shall cease subject to
legal retention requirements.
V. CHANGE IN TERMS OF PRIVACY POLICY:
We reserve the right to amend or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, as and when the need
arises. We request that you regularly check this Privacy Policy from time to time to keep you
apprised of changes made. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Where any
material change affects the purpose or manner of processing of personal data or requires fresh
consent under applicable law, such consent shall be obtained from the Data Principal. Continued
use of the Platform shall constitute acceptance only where such changes do not materially alter
previously consented processing purposes.
W. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
Courts at NCT of Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction.