Privacy Policy:

Last updated: 30 September 2021

Introduction

At Pregrad, your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Policy constitutes a legal agreement between you, as a user of our website and Programs (Mentorship Program, Residency Program, and Global Pathway Program), and Pregrad, as the website owner. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, including how we collect or use your information, please do not use or access the site. If you have questions or concerns, contact us at support@pregrad.in.

By using the Pregrad website or otherwise providing us your information, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, and you consent to our collection, use, sharing, and disclosure of your information as described here. We reserve the right to change, modify, add, or delete portions of this Policy at our sole discretion, at any time.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 What Information We Collect When registering on our site or enrolling in a Program, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, educational details, payment information, and other details relevant to your enrollment and experience.

1.2 When We Collect Information We collect information when you fill out a form, register for a Program, make a payment, or otherwise enter information on our site or app.

1.3 Why We Collect Information We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests.

• Enroll you in, and deliver, our Programs — including Mentorship, Residency, and Global Pathway.

• Facilitate Career Cell activities, including internship, Residency startup placements, and job opportunities.

• Administer contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features.

• Process transactions and payments.

• Request ratings and reviews of our services.

• Follow up with you after correspondence via live chat, email, or phone.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your device's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow), enabling the site's systems to recognize your browser and remember certain information.

We may collect information about your general site usage through cookies. Cookies help us improve our website and deliver a better, more personalized service. They allow us to:

• Estimate user size and usage patterns.

• Store your preferences and customize the website to your interests.

• Speed up your searches.

• Recognize you when you return to our website.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect certain site features.

3. Third-Party Services

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party advertisers or websites linked from our platform. We advise you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, including their practices around opting out of data collection.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party site or application — including partner platforms used for certifications (e.g., IBM, Meta, Certiport) or Residency host startups — you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy.

4. Disclosure of Information

Pregrad does not sell, rent, or otherwise provide your personal information to third parties, except as described in this Policy. We may share your information with third parties with your prior consent; in such cases, the third party's use of your information is bound by this Policy.

We may also disclose your information to service providers involved in operating our business, including:

• Payment processors

• Hosting and technical service providers

• Email and communication service providers

• Certification partners (e.g., IBM, Meta, Intuit, Tally, Certiport), where required for exam or credential issuance

• Residency host startups, where required to facilitate your placement

• Recruiters and hiring companies, where required to facilitate placement or job opportunities through our Career Cell

• Professionals such as accountants and lawyers, as needed

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, and comply with our legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, or to withdraw consent for certain uses. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pregrad.in.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may change this Policy at any time, particularly to comply with applicable laws and regulations. The revised version becomes effective when posted on the website or otherwise communicated to users. Continued use of our services or website after such notice constitutes your consent to the updated terms.

9. Consent

By using our website or enrolling in any Pregrad Program, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@pregrad.in