Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information. Written in plain language so you know exactly what's happening with your data.

Last updated: April 2026

StudyHQ Consultants LLP (“StudyHQ”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and handle your data when you use our website, application, or services. By using StudyHQ, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

    We collect information to provide and improve our services. The categories of information we collect include:

    Information you provide:

    • Name, email address, phone number
    • Academic details (class, stream, board, school, preferences)
    • Responses to assessments and forms
    • Any information shared during counselling sessions or support interactions

    Information collected automatically:

    • Device and browser information
    • IP address and approximate location
    • Usage data (pages visited, actions taken, time spent)
    • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

    Payment information: Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers such as Razorpay. We do not store your full payment details (such as card numbers or bank account information) on our servers.

  2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

    We use the information we collect to:

    • Provide career insights, assessment reports, and personalised recommendations
    • Personalise your experience on StudyHQ through Bixa and other product features
    • Enable counselling, guidance, and support services
    • Improve product features, reliability, and user experience
    • Communicate service updates, offers, and important notifications
    • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  3. DATA SHARING

    We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in limited situations as described below:

    With education partners: Where you have requested guidance or information from institutions, colleges, or service providers relevant to your interests, only the necessary data is shared to fulfil your request.

    With service providers: We work with trusted third parties for payment gateways, analytics, communications, hosting, and infrastructure. These providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

    Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of StudyHQ, our users, or the public.

  4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

    We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

    • Data stored securely using industry-standard practices and encryption
    • Access restricted to authorised personnel on a need-to-know basis
    • Working with secure infrastructure providers that follow recognised security standards
    • Regular security reviews and updates to our systems

    However, no system is completely risk-free. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

  5. YOUR RIGHTS

    You have control over your personal data. Subject to applicable laws, you may:

    • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
    • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
    • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
    • Opt out of non-essential communications such as marketing emails
    • Withdraw consent previously given, where applicable

    To make a request, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.

  6. COOKIES AND TRACKING

    We use cookies and similar technologies to improve platform performance, understand user behaviour, provide personalised experiences, and analyse traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the platform.

  7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

    StudyHQ may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or the content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before sharing your information with them.

  8. DATA RETENTION

    We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. After this period, data may be deleted or anonymised in accordance with our retention policies.

  9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

    StudyHQ is intended for use by students, parents, and educational institutions. For users below the age of 18, we recommend that registration and use of paid services be done with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

  10. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of StudyHQ after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

  11. CONTACT US

    If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: +91 98492 54936
    Entity: StudyHQ Consultants LLP