Privacy Policy - After Passout

1. Introduction

Welcome to After Passout’s Privacy Policy

Thank you for choosing After Passout, your gateway to a world of career opportunities and learning. Our platform is not only a launchpad for fresh graduates but also a valuable resource for working professionals seeking new opportunities or looking to upskill. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle, process, and protect your personal information when you engage with our various services, including job openings, internships, and upskilling courses, through our website, mobile application, or other related platforms.

Your privacy is a priority at After Passout, and we are committed to maintaining the trust you place in us. We ensure transparency and responsibility in the way we manage your personal data, adhering to the highest standards of privacy and data protection.

2. Compliance with Information Technology Act, 2000

Adherence to Indian Data Protection Regulations

Regulatory Framework: In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 of India, After Passout rigorously adheres to the principles of data protection and privacy as stipulated in the Act. This includes the rules and provisions concerning the collection, storage, and handling of personal information.
Commitment to Data Protection: We recognize the importance of protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our practices are designed to comply with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, ensuring that we meet our legal obligations and your expectations of privacy.

3. Definitions and Interpretations

In this Privacy Policy, the following terms are used with these meanings:

“Personal Information”: This refers to any information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. This includes but is not limited to, names, email addresses, phone numbers, and educational background.
“User”: Any individual who accesses or uses our services, whether as a fresh graduate, a working professional seeking a job change, or someone interested in upskilling courses.
“Consent”: Your agreement to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this policy.
“Data Controller”: The entity (in this case, After Passout) that determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

Interpretations:

The headings and titles in this Privacy Policy are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of the policy.
References to “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to After Passout, while “you” and “your” refer to our users.

4. Information Collection

What We Collect and How:

Registration Information: When you register on After Passout, you may choose to do so using third-party accounts, such as your Gmail or LinkedIn profiles. By choosing these options, you permit us to access certain information from these accounts, such as your name, email address, and professional history.
Demographic Information: We also collect demographic information such as age, gender, and location. This helps us provide more personalized job and course recommendations that are relevant to your profile and interests.
Provided Information: This includes details you voluntarily provide when creating your profile, such as contact information, educational background, work experience, and preferences related to job searches or courses.
Automated Technologies or Interactions: As you interact with our website or app, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. We utilize cookies, server logs, and other similar technologies to collect this data.
Third-Party Sources: Additionally, we may receive personal information about you from other third-party sources, such as partners involved in providing complementary services or platforms that are integral to our offerings.

Purpose of Collection:

Service Provision: The information collected is primarily used to tailor and enhance the services we offer. It allows us to provide you with personalized job recommendations, internship opportunities, and course suggestions.
User Experience Improvement: We analyze collected data to understand user behavior and preferences, which helps us improve the functionality and user experience of our platform.
Communication: We may use your information to communicate with you about our services, send updates, or respond to your inquiries and feedback.

5. Use of Personal Information

Service Delivery: Your personal information is primarily used to provide and improve the services you have requested, such as matching you with suitable job openings, internships, or upskilling courses.
Customization and Personalization: We use the information to customize our services to your preferences, providing a more tailored experience, such as personalized job alerts and course recommendations.
Communication: Your contact details are used to communicate with you about updates, service changes, and other relevant information regarding your account or services you’ve shown interest in.
Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to legal processes or legitimate requests from law enforcement.

Retention Period: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested, or for other essential purposes such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

After Passout respects the privacy of its users and acknowledges the importance of protecting their personal information. The company may share users’ personal data with selected third parties under the following circumstances:

Employers and Educational Institutions: For the purpose of job placement and internship opportunities, as well as for enrolling in upskilling courses, we may share relevant parts of your information with potential employers or educational institutions.
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and marketing assistance.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or in urgent circumstances, to protect the personal safety of users of our services or the public.
Third-Party Services: In addition to sharing information with potential employers or educational institutions, we may engage third-party services for analytics or advertising. These partners may have access to certain information to perform their services but are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

User Consent and Control:

Consent for Sharing: We will obtain your consent before sharing your personal information with third parties for purposes other than those outlined above or as required by law.
Control Over Information: You have control over your personal information, including the right to update, correct, or delete it, subject to certain exceptions.

Retention of Information:

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, such as providing our services, or for other essential purposes like complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes. Once these purposes are fulfilled, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

Security Measures: At After Passout, we take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption and secure server practices, to maintain the safety of your personal data.
Limitation of Access: Access to your personal information is limited to employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information in order to operate, develop, or improve our services. These individuals are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to discipline, including termination and criminal prosecution, if they fail to meet these obligations.

Enhanced Security Measures:

Our security measures include advanced technologies like SSL encryption, regular cybersecurity assessments, and secure data storage solutions. We are constantly updating our practices to stay ahead of potential threats.

Data Breach Response:

Notification: In the event of a data breach, we will take immediate steps to mitigate any harm. If we find that your personal data has been compromised, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable law.

8. User Rights

Access and Update: You have the right to access your personal information that we hold and to request corrections or updates to this information.
Deletion: You may also request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. For instance, we might need to retain certain information for legal or administrative purposes, such as record-keeping or to complete transactions.
Opt-Out of Communications: You have the option to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us and may express your preferences regarding how we use or disclose your information.
Editing and Downloading Information: You have the right to review, edit, or update your personal information at any time. Additionally, you can request a downloadable copy of the data you have provided to us.

Exercising Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the provided channels. We will respond to your request in accordance with the applicable law.

9. GDPR Compliance

Applicability: While After Passout primarily operates in India, we recognize the importance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents who use our services. This section outlines the specific rights granted to EU residents under GDPR.
Rights Under GDPR: If you are an EU resident, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and the right to object to processing in certain circumstances.
Data Protection Officer: To ensure compliance with GDPR, After Passout has appointed a Data Protection Officer. EU residents can contact the Data Protection Officer for any concerns related to the processing of their personal data.

Lawful Basis for Processing:

Consent and Legitimate Interests: We process personal data of EU residents based on explicit consent and/or legitimate interests. This includes using personal data for providing services, improving user experience, or for any other purpose mentioned in this policy.

10. International Data Transfer

Cross-Border Data Transfer:

Safeguards in Place: When transferring personal data outside of India, After Passout ensures that adequate safeguards, as required by Indian data protection laws and GDPR (for EU residents), are in place.
User Consent: By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information outside of your country, including to countries that may not have the same level of data protection laws as your home country. We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, administer the website, and track users’ movements around the website. You have full control over the acceptance of cookies through your browser settings.

Cookies: After Passout uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.
Tracking Technologies: We also use other tracking technologies such as beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information, and to improve and analyze our service.

User Control and Preferences:

Managing Cookies: You have the option to accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can change your browser settings to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

12. Third-Party Websites

Links to Other Sites: Our service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
No Control Over Third-Party Sites: We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

13. Policy Changes

Regular Review and Updates: After Passout may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our information practices. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes.
Notification of Changes: If we make significant changes to how we treat our users’ personal information, we will notify you through the email address provided or through a notice on our platform.
Effective Date: The date the revised policy becomes effective will be indicated at the top of the Privacy Policy page.

14. Use of Company Name and Details

Trademark: The name ‘After Passout’, its logo, and any other identifiers should not be used without explicit permission. These are proprietary and protected under trademark laws.
Misrepresentation: Users are prohibited from using the name ‘After Passout’ in any manner that implies an endorsement, partnership, or otherwise misrepresents their relationship with the company.

15. Data Breach Protocol

In Case of Data Breach:

Immediate Action: Upon discovering a data breach, After Passout will immediately assess the situation and take steps to contain and mitigate the breach.
Notification: Affected users will be notified promptly about the breach, the nature of the data involved, and any measures they can take to protect themselves.
Regulatory Compliance: We will comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the breach, including notifying regulatory authorities if required.
Review and Prevention: After addressing the breach, we will review our security policies and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.

16. Contact and Grievances

Queries and Feedback: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with our platform, please contact us at [provide contact information].
Grievance Officer: In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and its rules, a Grievance Officer has been designated for your assistance. You can reach out to the Grievance Officer at [provide contact information] for any grievance or privacy concerns.

17. Consent and Acknowledgement

Acceptance of Terms: By using the After Passout platform and its services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our platform.
Withdrawal of Consent: Users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time. However, it is important to note that the withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

18. Children’s Privacy

Age Limitations: After Passout’s services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. In the case we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers.
Parental Consent: If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to take the necessary actions.