— Legal & Transparency

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 January 2024. This policy explains what information AVIT Career Helpline collects, how it is used, and what rights you have over your data.

/ What We Collect

Information we ask for

We collect your name, email address, phone number, and academic background when you submit an enquiry or request a counseling session. We collect only what is necessary to respond to your specific request.

Automatic Data

When you visit this website, standard server logs record your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used solely to maintain site performance and security — not to identify you personally.

/ How We Use It

Your data, used only for guidance

Your information is used to respond to your enquiry, schedule counseling sessions, and follow up on your application or career planning needs. We do not sell your data to third parties or add you to marketing lists without your explicit consent.

Third Parties

We may share data with service providers who operate this website (hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements. These providers are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.

Cookies

This site uses essential cookies for basic functionality. No advertising or tracking cookies are placed. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time without affecting your ability to use the site.

/ Your Rights

Access, correction, and deletion

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, ask us to correct inaccuracies, or request deletion of your record at any time. We will respond within 7 working days.

Data Retention

Enquiry records are retained for up to 24 months to allow continuity of guidance. After that period, personal data is securely deleted unless you have an active ongoing engagement with us.

Contact for Data Requests

To submit a data access, correction, or deletion request, email us at sudhakar.avitu@gmail.com with the subject line 'Data Request'. Include your full name and the email address used when contacting us.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy when our practices change. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.