Schooldise.com (‘Website’, ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every visitor who uses our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (‘SPDI Rules’).
1. About Schooldise.com
Schooldise.com is an online information portal that provides users with free, timely, and accurate information about:
- Government and private sector job notifications and recruitment alerts
- Admit card / hall ticket download links for competitive examinations
- Examination results, answer keys, and merit lists
- Exam syllabi, eligibility criteria, and official notification summaries
- Education-related news and updates relevant to job seekers and students in India
We do not conduct examinations, accept applications, issue admit cards, or make recruitment decisions. All information published on this website is sourced from official government websites, recruitment boards, and public notifications.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
The only personal information we collect from users is the email address provided by visitors who subscribe to our notification service. Subscription is entirely voluntary — you can use the website fully without subscribing.
When you subscribe, we collect:
- Your email address
- Date and time of subscription
- Subscription preferences (if you select specific categories of notifications)
We do not collect your name, phone number, address, Aadhaar number, PAN card details, financial information, or any other sensitive personal data as defined under the SPDI Rules, 2011.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Schooldise.com, certain technical information is automatically collected by our web server and third-party analytics tools. This includes:
- IP address (for security and spam prevention purposes)
- Browser type, version, and language settings
- Operating system and device type
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation path
- Referring URL (the website that brought you to ours)
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected in aggregate form and is not linked to your personal identity. It is used solely to understand how visitors use our website and to improve our content and user experience.
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
Schooldise.com uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies used on this website include:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track anonymous usage statistics
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements to visitors
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website. For detailed information on how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Use of Email Address
| IMPORTANT: We collect your email address for ONE purpose only — to send you job notifications, admit card alerts, result updates, and exam news that you have subscribed to. We DO NOT sell, rent, trade, share, or disclose your email address to any third party, advertiser, data broker, or external organisation under any circumstances. |
Specifically, your email address is used to:
- Send you government job notifications matching your subscription preferences
- Alert you when admit cards are released for examinations you follow
- Notify you of important exam results, answer keys, and related updates
- Send occasional service announcements (such as changes to this Privacy Policy)
We do not use your email address for:
- Selling or promoting third-party products or services
- Profiling, targeting, or personalised advertising
- Sharing with recruitment agencies, employers, or educational institutions
- Any purpose not explicitly stated in this Privacy Policy
3.2 Use of Automatically Collected Data
Technical and usage data collected automatically is used to:
- Monitor website security and prevent spam or abuse
- Analyse aggregate traffic patterns to improve website performance
- Understand which content is most useful to our visitors
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under Indian law, specifically the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the SPDI Rules, 2011, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Consent: You voluntarily provide your email address and consent to receiving notifications at the time of subscription
- Legitimate Interest: We process technical data to maintain the security and functionality of our website
- Legal Obligation: We may process and disclose data when required by law, court order, or direction from a competent government authority
Data Sharing and Third Parties
5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
Schooldise.com does not sell, rent, or commercially exploit your personal information. Your email address is stored solely for the purpose of delivering notifications and is not accessible to advertisers or commercial partners.
5.2 Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating our website and notification service. These include:
- Email delivery service providers (for sending notification emails)
- Web hosting and server infrastructure providers
- Analytics platforms (Google Analytics)
These providers are given access only to the minimum data necessary to perform their specific function. They are contractually prohibited from using your data for any other purpose and are required to maintain appropriate security standards.
5.3 Google AdSense
Schooldise.com displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to websites. Users can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Please note: Google AdSense does not receive your email address or any personally identifying information from us.
5.4 Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your information — including email address and technical data — if required to do so by:
- Any law, regulation, or legal process
- An order or direction from a court of competent jurisdiction in India
- A directive from any government authority acting under the Information Technology Act, 2000
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Schooldise.com, our users, or the public
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security practices and procedures as required under Rule 8 of the SPDI Rules, 2011, to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure server infrastructure with access controls
- Encrypted transmission of data (HTTPS/SSL)
- Limited internal access to subscriber data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we make every reasonable effort to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users as required under applicable law.
7. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our notification service. If you unsubscribe, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list within 7 working days. Backup systems may retain the data for up to 30 additional days, after which it is permanently deleted.
Technical and usage data (IP addresses, browser information, etc.) collected via analytics tools is retained in aggregated, anonymised form for a period of up to 26 months, which is Google Analytics’ standard retention period.
8. Your Rights as a User
As a user of Schooldise.com, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Right to Access: You may request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information and ask for a copy of what we hold
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate personal information we hold about you
- Right to Withdrawal of Consent: You may unsubscribe from our notification service at any time by clicking the ‘Unsubscribe’ link in any notification email
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information from our records, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain data
- Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to raise a complaint with our Grievance Officer regarding our handling of your personal data
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at support@schooldise.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
9. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, we have designated a Grievance Officer to address complaints and concerns regarding our privacy practices.
| Grievance Officer: Website Administrator Website: www.schooldise.com Email: support@schooldise.com |
Any complaint or grievance regarding the processing of personal data or violation of this Privacy Policy should be directed to the Grievance Officer at the above contact details.
10. Children’s Privacy
Schooldise.com is intended for use by persons who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@schooldise.com and we will promptly delete such information.
11. Links to Official Government Websites and Third-Party Sites
Schooldise.com contains links to official government recruitment portals, exam authority websites, and other external sites. These links are provided for your convenience. Once you leave our website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external website, including official government portals.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this page, with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Continued use of the website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. If we make material changes to how we use your email address, we will notify you by email before the change takes effect.