Legal

Last Updated: June 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Academic Mantra Services ("we," "our," or "us"), headquartered at C-126, Building II, Industrial Area, Phase 8, Mohali, Chandigarh – 160071, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every individual who interacts with our website, services, and training programmes.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at academicmantraservices.com, enrol in our internship programmes, or engage with our digital marketing, content writing, IT, and academic writing services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with us — whether through enquiry forms, enrolment, or service requests — we may collect:

• Full name, email address, mobile number, and residential city
• Educational background, college/university name, and current year of study
• Programme preferences and career goals (used to match you to the right internship)
• Payment details (processed through secure third-party gateways; we do not store card data)
• Content submitted for academic writing or project work

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs
• Device type and screen resolution

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process enrolments and match students to suitable internship programmes and batches
• To deliver training, mentorship, and project feedback
• To communicate updates, schedules, and programme changes via email or WhatsApp
• To issue certificates and placement recommendations upon programme completion
• To improve our website, curriculum, and services through analytics
• To process payments and maintain financial records as required by Indian law
• To send promotional communications about new programmes or services (you may opt out at any time)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use first-party and third-party cookies to improve website functionality and analyse user behaviour. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled. Analytical cookies (such as Google Analytics) help us understand how visitors use our site. Marketing cookies (used for Meta Ads and Google Ads retargeting) help us reach relevant audiences.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, SMS gateway providers, and email platforms that support our operations (bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Partner Employers: With your explicit consent, we may share your CV and programme certificate with our placement partners
• Legal Compliance: When required to comply with Indian laws, court orders, or government authority requests

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Enrolment and financial records are retained for a minimum of 7 years per Indian accounting regulations. You may request deletion of your account data at any time (subject to legal retention obligations) by contacting us at [email protected].

7. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include SSL encryption on all data transmissions, access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel, and regular security reviews of our systems. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time, request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations), and lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in India.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including university portals, job boards, or partner platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: