Privacy Policy

Welcome to College Insight ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website collegeinsight.in (or the domain configured in your settings). Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, IP address (anonymised via Google Analytics).
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Google Analytics cookies, Google AdSense cookies, and our own preference cookies (e.g. dark-mode setting).
• Voluntarily Provided Data: Your name, email, or message if you contact us through our contact form.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, passwords, or government IDs.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the College Insight predictor tool.
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics.
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
• To respond to your enquiries submitted through the contact form.
• To remember your preferences (e.g. dark/light mode).

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised information. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ad Settings.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to personalise your experience. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. the official Maharashtra CAP portal). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

7. Data Retention

We retain analytics data for 26 months (Google Analytics default). Contact-form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable law you have the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, email us at mechanicalengineeringinsights@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at mechanicalengineeringinsights@gmail.com.