1. Introduction

Scholar iQ (“Scholar iQ”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of users who interact with our website, counseling services, training programs, and learning platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard personal information in accordance with applicable Indian data protection laws and globally accepted privacy principles.

2. Purpose of This Policy

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform users about:

  • The types of personal data we collect
  • How and why such data is processed
  • The rights available to users regarding their personal data

3. Scope & Applicability

This Policy applies to all users of www.scholariq.in and related platforms, including prospective learners, enrolled learners, counselors, institutional partners, and visitors.

It governs personal data collected through online forms, counseling interactions, communications, platform usage, and service delivery.

4. Types of Personal Data Collected

Depending on your interaction with Scholar iQ, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data – Name, photograph (if provided)
  • Contact Data – Email address, phone number, postal address
  • Education & Career Data – Academic background, work experience, career interests, counseling inputs
  • Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device information
  • Usage Data – Pages visited, interactions with the platform
  • Communication Data – Queries, counseling discussions, support requests

5. Payment Information

In certain cases, Scholar iQ may collect fees on behalf of partner universities or institutions as an authorized counseling and facilitation partner.

All payment transactions are processed securely through third-party payment gateway providers. Scholar iQ does not store sensitive card, UPI, or banking details.

6. Use of Personal Data

We use personal data strictly for legitimate business and service purposes, including:

  • Providing education and career counseling
  • Facilitating program enrollment and learner communication
  • Delivering professional training and certification services
  • Improving platform functionality and user experience
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Personal data may be shared with partner universities, certification bodies, service providers, or regulatory authorities only where necessary and for legitimate purposes.

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

8. Data Security

Scholar iQ implements reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, users may request:

  • Access to their personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion of personal data, where legally permissible

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

Scholar iQ may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Scholar iQ
2nd Floor, Puran Plaza, IIM Road,
Opp. Maharishi University, Bhitauli,
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226013
Email: [email protected]