Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Talent Search Examination Portal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering for the examination, including but not limited to:

• Full name, father's name, mother's name
• Date of birth and gender
• Email address and phone number
• Residential address (city, state, pincode)
• Educational qualifications and academic records
• Passport-size photograph and signature
• Government-issued ID proof details

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Access times and referring website addresses
• Pages viewed and navigation patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Examination Administration: To process your application, generate hall tickets, allocate exam centers, and conduct the examination
• Communication: To send you important updates, announcements, and notifications regarding the examination
• Training Program: To enroll successful candidates in industry-sponsored training programs
• Verification: To verify your identity and prevent fraudulent activities
• Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 With Industry Partners

We may share your information with our industry partners who sponsor the training programs for successful candidates. This includes sharing your academic records and contact information for training and placement purposes.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing services
• Email and SMS communication services
• Website hosting and maintenance
• Data analytics services

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities.

3.4 We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
• Secure server infrastructure with access controls
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

Important: While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal obligations (typically 7 years for examination records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

After the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Objection: You can object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@talentsearch.com

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Grievance Redressal

If you have any grievances regarding the processing of your personal information, you can contact our Grievance Officer who will address your concerns within 30 days: