1. Introduction
Welcome to College Decode (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Platform”), accessible at https://www.collegedecode.org. College Decode is an educational platform dedicated to assisting students and parents with college admissions, course discovery, NIRF cutoff analysis, and career counseling across India.
By accessing or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as data gathered automatically when you browse our site:
Contact & Profile Data
Full name, email address, mobile/WhatsApp number, state, city, and preferred counseling stream.
Academic Preferences
Class 10/12 scores, competitive exam percentiles (JEE, NEET, CUET, CAT), target courses, and tuition budget.
Account Credentials
Authentication tokens, email identifiers, and session timestamps handled securely via Clerk Authentication.
Usage & Device Telemetry
IP address, browser type, device operating system, pages viewed, and bookmarked colleges.
3. How We Use Information
- To match your academic profile against college cutoffs, fee structures, and placement records.
- To connect you with certified admission counselors for 1-on-1 guidance sessions.
- To verify student enrollment proof for our student rewards and scholarship programs.
- To send critical admission notifications, OTP verifications, and counselling updates via WhatsApp, SMS, or email.
- To prevent fraudulent inquiries, spam leads, and bot traffic on our application endpoints.
- To analyze aggregated platform usage trends and improve website usability.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your personal data. All network communications are encrypted in transit via HTTPS/TLS.
While we take rigorous measures to protect your information, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
7. Your Rights & Choices
- Access & Rectification: You may update or correct your profile details anytime by accessing your profile dashboard.
- Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt out of promotional messages anytime by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or replying “STOP” on WhatsApp.
- Account Deletion: You may request permanent deletion of your account and related records by sending an email to support@collegedecode.org.
8. Student & Minors Privacy
College Decode is intended for students planning higher education (typically aged 15 and above). For students under 18 years of age, platform usage and counseling inquiries should be carried out with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect enhancements to our services or changes in applicable legislation. The date of the most recent revision is indicated at the top of this document. Continued use of College Decode after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: