Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 04, 2026

At our website, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

By using this website, you agree to the terms mentioned in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or use our website:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Scholarship registration number
• Course, class, or institution details
• Messages, feedback, or support requests
• Any other information you choose to provide through forms or email

Technical Information

When you use our website, some technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit
• Referral source
• Website usage behavior

This information helps us improve website performance, fix errors, prevent spam, and understand how users interact with our content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your messages, support requests, or feedback
• To guide you regarding UP Scholarship registration, renewal, correction, Aadhaar seeding, PFMS status, and payment issues
• To improve our website content, tools, user experience, and website performance
• To monitor technical issues, website traffic, spam, fraud, or misuse
• To send important updates, scholarship news, reminders, or announcements if you subscribe or give permission
• To maintain records of communication for support and quality purposes

We only use your information for legitimate and relevant purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences
• Understand website traffic and visitor behavior
• Improve website speed and functionality
• Analyze which pages are most useful for users

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you do not want them stored. However, some features of the website may not work properly after cookies are disabled.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information only in limited situations, such as:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our legal rights or website security
• With trusted service providers such as hosting companies, email providers, analytics services, or spam protection tools
• When you provide consent

Any third-party service provider working with us is required to keep your information secure and confidential.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Our website may use:

• Secure servers
• Firewall protection
• Spam prevention tools
• SSL encryption, where applicable
• Limited access to sensitive information

However, no online platform can guarantee complete security. Users should also take steps to protect their own information and avoid sharing passwords, OTPs, bank details, or confidential information through unsecured channels.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.

For example:

• Support emails may be stored for future reference
• Contact form submissions may be retained to resolve user issues
• Technical logs may be kept temporarily for security and analytics purposes

When the information is no longer required, we may delete, anonymize, or securely store it according to legal and operational requirements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of incorrect or outdated information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent for future communication
• Request that we stop using your information for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us through the email provided below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to official government portals, scholarship websites, external tools, advertisements, PDFs, or third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:

• The privacy practices of third-party websites
• The accuracy of external content
• The security of external websites
• Any loss or issue caused after leaving our website

Users should read the privacy policies of external websites before sharing any personal information.

If you are under 18, please use this website under the guidance of a parent, guardian, teacher, or responsible adult.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes, website updates, or changes in our practices.

Whenever we update this page, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top.

We encourage users to review this page regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to request access to your data, request deletion, or report a privacy concern, you can contact us.

Email: info@upscholarshipguide.in

When contacting us, please include your full name, email address, and relevant details so we can respond more effectively.

Final Note

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