1. Introduction

Welcome to Hitech Education Fair ("we," "our," "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hitecheducationfair.com (the "Site") or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Hitech Education Fair is a group company of AppTech Infosoft Pvt Ltd. By accessing or using our Site and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for education fairs
• Submit enquiry forms
• Register as an exhibitor/university partner
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact our customer support

This information may include: Name, Email address, Phone/Mobile number, City/Location, Educational qualifications, Course interests, University/College name (for exhibitors), and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit on our Site
• Time and date of your visit
• Referring website URLs
• UTM parameters (source, medium, campaign)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To process your registration for education fairs
• To connect you with universities and educational institutions
• To communicate with you about upcoming events and opportunities
• To process exhibitor/stall bookings
• To send you promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
• Performance of a contract with you
• Compliance with a legal obligation
• Our legitimate business interests

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Partner Universities: When you register for our education fairs, we may share your information with participating universities to facilitate admission counseling.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our site
• Marketing Cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements (Google Ads, Meta Ads)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

7. Google Ads and Meta Advertising

We use Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) advertising platforms to promote our education fairs. These platforms may collect information about your interactions with our ads. For more information:

• Google Ads Privacy Policy
• Meta Privacy Policy

You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings and Facebook Ad Preferences.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at raj@hitecheducationfair.com or call +91 96600 15174 (Attn: Raj Kumar Tailor).

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Grievance Redressal

If you have any concerns or complaints regarding your privacy or data handling, please contact our Grievance Officer:

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: raj@hitecheducationfair.com
• By phone: +91 96600 15174
• By mail: Hitech Education Fair, c/o AppTech Infosoft Pvt Ltd, III RD Floor, F-45, Office No-303, Okay Plus Spaces, Malviya Nagar Industrial Area Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017 India