Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

Prashas Research Consulting Pvt. Ltd. ("Prashas", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our website or submit an enquiry, we may collect:

• Personal details you provide directly: full name, phone/WhatsApp number, email address, and the service you are interested in.
• Communication data: messages, calls, or WhatsApp conversations you have with our team.
• Technical data collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral source, typically through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Google Ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your enquiry and provide a callback within the stated timeframe.
• To understand your academic background and recommend relevant guidance services.
• To send you updates, reminders, or promotional communication (only where you have consented).
• To improve our website, services, and marketing effectiveness.
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited information with:

• Our internal advisory/mentoring team, strictly for the purpose of assisting you.
• Service providers who help us operate our website and communications (e.g., email/SMTP providers, hosting providers).
• Analytics and advertising platforms (Google Analytics, Google Ads) in aggregated or pseudonymised form, to measure and improve our marketing.
• Government or regulatory authorities, where required by law.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand site usage, and measure the performance of our Google Ads campaigns. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function as intended.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law (including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal/record-keeping obligations.
• Withdraw consent to receive marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or who are otherwise seeking guidance for higher education/doctoral programs. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us