PIERS EDU Privacy & Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 11 December 2025
Operated By: PIERS EDU, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

PIERS EDU (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you access our website, counselling services, training programs, online forms, or any other services we offer (“Service”).

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Name
Email address
Mobile number
Location/City
Date of birth
Educational qualification
Course preferences
Documents brought along for counselling (optional)

1.2 Usage Data

Data collected automatically may include:

IP address
Browser type & version
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device information
Cookies and tracking information

1.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

PIERS EDU uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Enhance user experience and website functionality
Store user preferences and settings
Analyze website performance and visitor behavior
Serve personalized content or marketing

Types of Cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (cannot be disabled).
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage and improve services.
Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences (e.g., language, region).
Advertising/Targeting Cookies: May be used to display relevant ads.

Your Choices:

Users can accept or reject cookies via a banner/pop-up when visiting the website.
Users can manage or delete cookies from their browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may limit some features of the website.

Consent:

By continuing to use the Service, you agree to the use of cookies as described.
Users can withdraw consent at any time via browser settings or by contacting us.

2. How We Use Your Information

PIERS EDU may use your information to:

Provide counselling and admission guidance
Communicate updates, offers, or any service-related notifications
Improve our website and services
Personalize users’ experience
Process enquiries and registrations
Verify identity during counselling
Comply with legal requirements

We will not sell or rent your personal information to any third party.

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Education Partners & Institutions

With your consent, data may be shared with colleges, universities, or educational partners strictly for counselling or admission purposes.

3.2 Service Providers

Trusted third-party service providers may assist with:

Email/SMS communication
Payment processing
Technical support
Data analytics

These providers are bound to ensure confidentiality.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or government authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

Data encryption storage
Secure servers
Restricted access to system
Periodic security audits

However, no online transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction or update
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent
Opt-out of promotional messages

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@piersedu.com

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as required for:

Counselling and admission services
Legal or contractual obligations
Resolving disputes
Internal analytics

After this period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

PIERS EDU is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.
Users are advised to read the privacy policies of websites they visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals above 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If we discover that a child has provided information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our Service after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

PIERS EDU
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Email: info@piersedu.com