At The Career Way, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, register for our services, participate in counselling sessions, workshops or courses, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information such as:

• Name, age and contact details
• Email address and telephone/mobile number
• Educational qualifications and academic information
• Career interests, goals and preferences
• Information provided during career counselling or assessments
• Information submitted through enquiry, registration or contact forms
• Course, workshop or counselling registration details
• Payment and transaction-related information, where applicable
• Any other information that you voluntarily provide to us

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and general website usage information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

• Respond to your enquiries and requests
• Provide career counselling and guidance services
• Conduct career assessments and related activities
• Register you for courses, workshops or programmes
• Process payments and maintain transaction records
• Communicate with you regarding appointments, services, courses and workshops
• Provide information about our services, programmes and updates
• Improve our website, services and user experience
• Maintain internal records and business operations
• Prevent fraud, misuse or unauthorised activity
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Where required, we will seek your consent before using your information for promotional or marketing communications.

3. Career and Assessment Information

Career counselling and assessment may require you to provide information about your educational background, interests, abilities, preferences and career aspirations.

We use such information for the purpose of providing the relevant counselling, assessment or guidance service. We do not represent that any assessment or counselling recommendation guarantees admission, employment, career success, income or any particular outcome.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies may also be used by certain third-party services integrated with our website, such as analytics, communication, payment or other technology providers.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse or restrict cookies. However, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary to operate our website or provide our services. These may include:

• Website hosting and technology providers
• Payment and transaction service providers
• Communication and email service providers
• Analytics and website-performance providers
• Professional advisers, where necessary
• Government authorities or law-enforcement agencies where required by applicable law

Such sharing will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose

6. Payment Information

Where payments are made through our website or an integrated payment service, payment transactions may be processed by third-party payment providers.

We may receive transaction-related information such as payment status, transaction reference and other necessary details. We do not intend to store complete card, banking or other sensitive payment credentials on our own systems unless specifically required and lawfully permitted.

Users should also review the privacy policies and terms of the relevant payment service provider.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

8. Children's Information

Our services may be relevant to school and college students, including individuals below 18 years of age.

Where a service involves a minor, we may require involvement, consent or authorisation from a parent or legal guardian as appropriate.

Parents or legal guardians who believe that a minor has provided personal information without appropriate consent may contact us using the details provided below.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business and transaction records, resolving disputes and complying with applicable legal obligations.

The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of such websites before providing personal information.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information held by us.

You may also contact us regarding questions or concerns about how your information is being used.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the details below.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements or business practices.

Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Career Way

Email: careerwayindia@gmail.com

Phone: +91 91133 91353