Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it.
Effective Date: June 11, 2026 · Jurisdiction: Delhi, India
Overview
MyCareerPathshala ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website www.mycareerpathshala.com and related services including MeritPathshala. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
By accessing or using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platform.
This policy applies to all users of MyCareerPathshala including students, professionals, and visitors to our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly as well as data generated through your use of the platform.
Account & Profile Information
- Full name, email address, and phone number (at registration)
- Date of birth and nationality
- Academic background — qualifications, scores, and preferred study destinations
- Profile preferences such as target countries and course interests
Application & Counselling Data
- University or medical college applications you submit through our platform
- Counselling session requests, preferred dates, and communication history
- Documents you upload in support of your applications
Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns on our website
- Referral source (how you arrived at our platform)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing your account and verifying your identity via OTP
- Processing university and medical college applications on your behalf
- Scheduling and conducting career counselling sessions
- Sending transactional emails — registration confirmation, OTP, application status updates
- Providing personalised university, course, and MBBS abroad recommendations
- Responding to your enquiries and support requests
- Improving our platform, features, and content quality
- Complying with legal obligations under Indian law (IT Act 2000 and DPDP Act 2023)
We do not use your data for automated decision-making that has legal or similarly significant effects without your explicit consent.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt — we never store plain-text passwords
- All data is transmitted over HTTPS with TLS encryption
- Authentication uses short-lived JWT tokens with secure signing
- Database access is restricted to authorised internal systems only
- Email verification via OTP is required before account activation
While we take every precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and keep your credentials confidential.
Your Rights
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2023 and applicable Indian regulations, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
- Grievance: Lodge a complaint with our Data Protection Officer.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@mycareerpathshala.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data as part of delivering our platform:
Resend
Email delivery provider used to send transactional emails such as OTPs, registration confirmations, and application updates.
Privacy Policy: resend.com/privacy
Strapi CMS
Our content management system used to serve publicly available content — university listings, blog posts, and course information. No personal data is stored in the CMS.
Hosting Provider (VPS)
Our application and database are hosted on a private VPS server. All data at rest is stored in India.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at info@mycareerpathshala.com and we will promptly delete the information.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
- Notify registered users via email where the changes are significant
- Display a notice on our platform for a reasonable period
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
MyCareerPathshala
Email: info@mycareerpathshala.com
Phone: +91-9861905-906
Jurisdiction: Delhi, India
Governing Law: Information Technology Act, 2000 & DPDP Act, 2023