Welcome to Vidya spark. We are dedicated to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect1 your information when2 you use our website to register for and participate in online scholarship exams.

2. Information We Collect We collect information to facilitate your participation in our scholarship exams and to administer scholarship awards.
•o Name
o Email address
o Date of birth
o Educational background (e.g., school,
grade, institution)
o Contact information (phone number,
address)
• Exam Information:
o Exam responses and scores
o Exam session data (e.g., time taken, IP
address)
o Webcam and microphone recordings
(if applicable, with clear consent)
• Scholarship Application Information:
o Academic transcripts
o Financial information (if required for
need-based scholarships)
o Essays or personal statementso Supporting documents (e.g.,
recommendation letters)
• Technical Data:
o IP address
o Browser type and version
o Device type
o Operating system
o Cookies and similar tracking
technologies
o Website usage data.
• Communications:
o Information provided when you contact us for support or inquiries.

3. How We Use Your Information We use your information for the following purposes:

• To manage your account and registration.• To conduct and evaluate online scholarship exams.

• To determine scholarship eligibility and
award scholarships.
• To communicate with you about exams,
scholarships, and related information.
• To improve our website and services.
• To prevent fraud and ensure exam
integrity.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To provide technical support.

4. Sharing Your Information We may share your information with:

• Scholarship Providers/Sponsors: We may
share information with organizations
providing or sponsoring the scholarships,
for the purpose of award distribution.
• Educational Institutions: If you receive a
scholarship, we may share necessaryinformation with your educational institution.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website
hosting, data analysis, and technical
support. These providers are contractually
obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose
information if required by law or to
protect our legal rights.
• With Your Consent: We will only share
information with other third parties with
your explicit consent.

5. Data Security We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.• We use encryption to protect sensitive data.
• We restrict access to personal information
to authorized personnel.

• We regularly review and update our
security practices.

6. Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period4 is required or permitted by law. Scholarship application information is often kept for longer periods due to audits and legal requirements.

7. Your Rights You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
• Access: You can request access to the
information we hold about you.• Correction: You can request to correct any inaccuracies in your information.
• Deletion: You can request to delete your
information, subject to legal limitations.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your information.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of
your information6 in a portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw
your consent at any time, where
applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at
[support@vidyaspark.com].

8. Children’s Privacy
If our services are intended for users under a certain age (e.g., under 18), we will comply
with applicable child privacy laws. We will
obtain verifiable parental consent before
collecting personal information from children where required.9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usagedata. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by
posting the updated policy on our9 website.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [info@vidyaspark.com]
[support@vidyaspark.com]

By using our website and services, you
acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.