# PRIVACY POLICY

**Last updated: 01/06/2026**

Guru Ji Associates ("we", "us", "our"), based in Panipat, Haryana, India, operates the website [www.gurujiassociate.in] ("the Website"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have.

This Policy is framed in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its rules.

### 1. Who is responsible for your data
Guru Ji Associates is the entity that decides why and how your personal data is processed (the "Data Fiduciary" under the DPDP Act). Our contact details are at the end of this Policy.

### 2. What personal data we collect
When you use our enquiry/application form or contact us, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your phone number
- Your email address
- Your city / location
- Your current occupation
- Your reason for interest (e.g., second income, career change, fresh start)
- Any message or information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect limited technical data (such as device type, browser, and general usage information) through standard website analytics and cookies, to help the Website function and improve.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this Website, and we ask you not to share financial account numbers, passwords, or similar sensitive details through the forms.

### 3. Why we collect it (purpose)
We use your personal data only for these purposes:
- To respond to your enquiry and contact you about a career opportunity
- To process and assess your application to join our team
- To provide training, mentorship, and ongoing support if you join
- To send relevant updates about opportunities or your application (where you have agreed)
- To improve our Website and understand how it is used
- To comply with legal obligations

We will not use your data for any new purpose without informing you and, where required, obtaining your consent.

### 4. Consent and legal basis
We collect and process your personal data based on the consent you give when you submit the form (including ticking the consent box), or for purposes legitimately connected to your request. By submitting your details, you confirm the information is accurate and that you agree to this Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 8); withdrawal does not affect processing already carried out.

### 5. How your data is shared
We treat your data as confidential. We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only with:
- Team members of Guru Ji Associates who need it to respond to or support you
- Service providers who help us operate the Website or manage enquiries (for example, our website host or a CRM/communication tool), under appropriate confidentiality obligations
- Authorities or regulators, where required by law

We do not share your data with any insurer or third party for their own marketing without your consent.

### 6. Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

### 7. How long we keep your data
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes above, or as required by law. If your application does not proceed and you ask us to delete your data, we will do so unless we are legally required to retain it.

### 8. Your rights
Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:
- Access a summary of the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements
- Withdraw consent to further processing
- Nominate another person to exercise your rights in case of incapacity, where applicable
- Grievance redressal — raise a complaint with us, and escalate to the Data Protection Board of India if unresolved

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time as required by law.

### 9. Cookies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to help it work properly and to understand usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; some Website features may not work fully if cookies are disabled.

### 10. Children's data
This Website is intended for adults seeking career opportunities. We do not knowingly collect personal data of children. If you believe a child's data has been shared with us, please contact us so we can remove it.

### 11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Please review it periodically.

### 12. Grievance Officer / Contact
For any privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact our Grievance Officer:

**[Name of Grievance Officer]**
Guru Ji Associates
[Full office address], Panipat, Haryana, India
Email: [email] · Phone: [phone]

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the Data Protection Board of India as provided under the DPDP Act, 2023.