Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Education Odisha (“Education Odisha”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information that you (“you”, “the student”, “the parent”, or “the visitor”) provide to us when visiting our website, filling out admission enquiry forms, requesting NEET score seat predictions, or interacting with our admission counsellors via phone, WhatsApp, email, or in-person visits.

By accessing our website or submitting your details to Education Odisha, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Share Directly

• Contact Information: Full name, student/parent phone number, WhatsApp number, email address, city, and state of residence.
• Academic Records & NEET Details: 10th and 12th board marks, NEET UG/PG roll number, score, all-India rank, state rank, category, and preferred course stream (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS).
• Admission & Budget Preferences: Preferred college choices, private or deemed university preference, budget range, and NRI/Management quota seat inquiries.
• Communication Records: Text messages, emails, and WhatsApp consultation transcripts shared with our admission counselling desk.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Technical device logs, IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral URLs.
• Aggregated site performance data to optimize page load speeds and mobile accessibility.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following legitimate business purposes:

• To provide accurate NEET rank-based college shortlisting and fee structure breakdown.
• To schedule and conduct personalized seat counselling calls with our expert consultants.
• To assist with state & deemed university counseling documentation, choice filling, and seat allotment verification.
• To send updates regarding state NEET counseling dates, merit lists, and quota seat availability via phone call, WhatsApp, or email.
• To comply with regulatory requirements under applicable Indian laws.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We strictly protect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Data is shared only under specific, necessary conditions:

• Partner Medical Colleges: Information is forwarded to specific private medical colleges or deemed universities only after you explicitly request us to initiate your admission paperwork.
• Authorized Service Vendors: Cloud storage providers and verified WhatsApp/SMS gateways bound by non-disclosure agreements.
• Legal Compliance: When mandated by valid legal processes under Indian jurisdiction.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our site uses essential cookies to improve browsing experience and retain your active preferences. We use privacy-compliant, anonymized analytics to measure site visits without tracking personal identities.

6. Data Security

We implement robust, industry-standard security safeguards:

• All web traffic is transmitted via HTTPS with TLS encryption.
• Stored client records are protected by access-controlled database security.
• Access is strictly limited to authorized Education Odisha admission advisors bound by strict confidentiality.

7. Data Retention

We retain student consultation data for the duration of the admission cycle and up to 3 years thereafter for academic verification and audit compliance. Outdated inquiry records are securely purged.

8. Your Rights

You maintain the right to:

• Request access to the personal information held by Education Odisha.
• Correct or update any inaccurate academic or contact details.
• Request deletion of your counseling inquiry records.
• Opt-out of WhatsApp or phone communication at any time by sending "STOP".

To exercise your rights, email us at eduodisha222@gmail.com.

9. Minors & Parents

For students under 18 years of age, we mandate that counseling sessions and form submissions involve a parent or legal guardian. We welcome parents on all admission strategy calls.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact us: