Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Effective Date: 21 October 2026 Website: PWORLD Jobs & Education 1. Introduction Welcome to PWORLD Jobs & Education (“PWORLD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you access our website, create an account, apply for jobs, explore study programmes, submit applications, or use our recruitment and education services. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. 2. Information We Collect We may collect the following categories of information depending on how you use our platform. A. Personal Information Full name, date of birth, and gender, where required. Email address and mobile number. Residential address and country of residence. Profile photograph and identification details, where necessary. B. Employment Information Resume or CV, qualifications, and work experience. Skills, certifications, and professional references. Employment preferences, desired job roles, and salary expectations. Job applications, interview details, and recruitment-related communications. C. Education Information Academic qualifications, marksheets, and transcripts. Preferred courses, universities, and study destinations. Language proficiency and test scores. Admission applications and supporting documents. Scholarship, education loan, and student visa-related information where necessary for requested services. D. Employer and Partner Information Company or organisation name and business details. Contact details of authorised representatives. Job vacancies, recruitment requirements, and institutional programme details. Recruitment partner registration and business-related information. E. Technical Information We may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, access times, and website usage data through server logs, cookies, and similar technologies. 3. How We Use Your Information PWORLD may use your information to: Create and manage user accounts. Provide job search, recruitment, and employment application services. Help students discover courses, institutions, and study programmes. Facilitate communication between candidates, employers, universities, and authorised recruitment or education partners. Process registrations, applications, enquiries, and service requests. Provide customer support and important service notifications. Improve website functionality, security, and user experience. Detect fraud, prevent misuse, and protect the rights of users. Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations. Send promotional communications where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent. 4. Sharing of Information We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share relevant information in the following circumstances: Employers and Recruiters: Your profile, CV, contact details, and application information may be shared with relevant employers or authorised recruitment partners when you apply for a job or request recruitment assistance. Universities and Educational Institutions: Academic records and application documents may be shared with relevant institutions when you request admission assistance or apply for a study programme. Service Providers: We may share necessary information with hosting providers, technical support providers, communication services, and other vendors who help operate our platform, subject to appropriate safeguards. Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose information where required by applicable law, a valid legal process, or a lawful regulatory request. Business Transfers: Information may be transferred as part of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of business, subject to applicable legal requirements and safeguards. We aim to share only the information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose. 5. Job Applications and Study Applications When you submit a job or study application through PWORLD, you understand that the information required for that application may be shared with the relevant employer, recruiter, university, college, or authorised service provider. Once your information is received by an independent third-party organisation, its subsequent processing may be governed by that organisation’s own privacy policy and applicable laws. Please ensure that the information and documents you provide are accurate and that you have permission to submit any documents relating to another person. 6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to: Maintain login sessions and account functionality. Remember user preferences. Understand website traffic and usage. Improve website performance and security. Support advertising and analytics, where enabled. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Certain website features may not function properly if essential cookies are disabled. Where required by law, we will obtain consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies. 7. Data Storage and Security We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse. These measures may include access controls, secure hosting, authentication, and appropriate safeguards for stored information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we will take reasonable steps to protect your information and respond to security incidents as required by applicable law. 8. Data Retention We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain accounts, process applications, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected. When information is no longer required, we will take appropriate steps to delete it or anonymise it, subject to applicable legal requirements. 9. Your Privacy Rights Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to: Request access to your personal information. Request correction or updating of inaccurate information. Request deletion of information where legally permissible. Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Opt out of promotional emails or marketing communications. Raise a complaint regarding the handling of your personal information. Exercise other applicable rights under relevant data protection laws. You can contact us using the details provided below to submit a privacy-related request. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. 10. International Data Transfers Because PWORLD supports job and study opportunities in India and internationally, relevant personal information may be transferred to or accessed by employers, recruiters, universities, or service providers in other countries. Any such transfer will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and relevant safeguards. International recipients may be subject to different privacy laws depending on their location. 11. Third-Party Websites and Services Our website may contain links to external websites, employer websites, university portals, payment services, or other third-party platforms. PWORLD does not control the privacy practices or content of independent third-party websites. We encourage users to review the applicable privacy policies before submitting personal information to those services. 12. Children's Privacy PWORLD's services are primarily intended for individuals who can lawfully use the relevant employment, recruitment, and education services. If a student under the applicable age of digital consent uses our platform, any required parental or guardian consent and other legal safeguards must be followed. We do not knowingly collect children's personal information in violation of applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal information unlawfully, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action. 13. Marketing Communications We may send service-related emails, application updates, account notifications, and other communications necessary to provide our services. Promotional messages may be sent where permitted by law. You may opt out of marketing communications using the unsubscribe option provided or by contacting us. Opting out of promotional messages will not prevent essential service-related communications. 14. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, legal requirements, or data protection practices. Any revised policy will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this page periodically. 15. Contact Us If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us: PWORLD Jobs & Education Website: www.pworldin.com Email: info@pworldin.com Phone: +91 9429691969 We will review privacy-related requests and respond in accordance with applicable law. --- PWORLD Jobs & Education Connecting Talent, Careers & Education Globally.