Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026. This policy describes how CollegeDost collects, uses, and protects your information.
Introduction
CollegeDost ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our platform at www.collegedost.com and related services. By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly (name, email, phone, academic details, preferences), information collected automatically (device, IP, browsing behaviour), and information from third parties (e.g. when you sign in via Google). We use this to provide and improve our services, personalise your experience, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to operate the platform, personalise content, send updates and marketing (where you have consented), analyse usage, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable laws. Your contact information may be shared with colleges or institutions when you express interest, shortlist, or apply through our Platform.
Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services and fulfil legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by writing to privacy@collegedost.com. We will process valid deletion requests within 30 days.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to: access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; request deletion of your personal data; withdraw consent at any time; opt out of marketing communications; lodge a complaint with a relevant Data Protection Authority. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@collegedost.com.
Data Security
We implement physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards — including SSL/HTTPS encryption, secure servers, and access controls — to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. We seek to ensure compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable Rules in India. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Children's Privacy
CollegeDost is intended for users aged 13 and above. Users under 18 should use the platform under the supervision of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Third-Party Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to collection or use of data by those third parties. Data collected by third parties is subject to their own privacy policies (e.g. Google's Privacy Policy and security settings).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use of CollegeDost after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us — Privacy
For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the protection of your personal data:
www.collegedost.com