Privacy Policy

Introduction

Vedanta Placement Agency ("Agency", "we", "us", or "our") operates as an education recruitment consultancy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process your personal information in connection with your use of our website, services, and communication channels.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy applies to all candidates, employers, schools, and visitors to our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information Provided by You

When you register with Vedanta Placement Agency or apply for positions, we collect:

• Full name, contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Educational qualifications and academic records
• Professional experience and work history
• Resume, CV, and cover letters
• Identification documents (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
• Bank account information for salary disbursement
• Date of birth and age
• Photographs and video demo recordings
• Previous employment history and references

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral source and navigation patterns
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Search queries and interaction data

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Employers and schools during recruitment verification
• Reference checks and background verification agencies
• Educational institutions for qualification verification
• Social media profiles (if you choose to link them)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process your registration and create your candidate profile
• To match your qualifications with suitable job opportunities
• To conduct background verification and eligibility checks
• To arrange interviews, demos, and assessment sessions
• To communicate with you regarding job updates and opportunities
• To send you notifications, newsletters, and agency updates
• To verify your identity and prevent fraud
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To resolve disputes and enforce our Terms & Conditions
• To maintain records for accounting and auditing purposes
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with the following parties as necessary to provide our services:

• Schools and Employers: We share your profile, resume, and qualifications with schools and educational institutions considering you for positions.
• Background Verification Agencies: We may share information with third-party agencies for background checks and reference verification.
• Service Providers: We may share information with vendors, cloud service providers, and technology partners who assist us in operating our website and services.
• Legal and Regulatory Bodies: We may disclose information when required by law or government agencies.
• Financial Institutions: We may share banking details with our payment processors for handling service charges and salary disbursement.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Security and Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure login mechanisms and password protection
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Employee confidentiality agreements and data protection training
• Secure destruction of data when no longer needed

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods may vary based on the nature of the information and legal requirements:

• Candidate Profiles: Retained for the duration of your registration and 2 years after profile closure
• Financial Records: Retained for 7 years as per Indian tax regulations
• Communication Records: Retained for 1 year after the last interaction
• Background Verification Data: Retained for 3 years after placement

You can request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You can request access to your personal information held by us
• Right to Correction: You can correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your information in a portable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to certain processing activities

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website usage, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings in your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertisements

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including job portals, social media platforms, and partner websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the child's access to our services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.