Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how QuantifySkill ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses and protects your personal data when you visit our website, submit an enquiry, or use our PhD and research consultancy services. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws.

1. Information we collect

• Information you give us: name, email address, phone number, current qualification, your service interest, and any details you include in your message or documents.
• Information collected automatically: IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, and referral / campaign data (UTM parameters) through cookies and similar technologies.
• Communications: records of your enquiries and our correspondence with you (email, WhatsApp, phone).

2. How we use your information

• To respond to your enquiry and provide the services you request.
• To send service updates, quotes and relevant academic information you have consented to.
• To improve our website, services and marketing.
• To meet legal, accounting and record-keeping obligations.

3. Legal basis (DPDP Act)

We process your personal data on the basis of your consent (given when you submit a form and tick the consent box) and for legitimate uses permitted under the DPDP Act, such as responding to a request you have made. You can withdraw consent at any time (see "Your rights" below).

4. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and pixels to run the site and to understand and improve performance. Where required, analytics and marketing cookies load only after you accept them in our consent banner. See our Cookie Policy for details.

5. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only with:

• Trusted service providers who help us operate (e.g. hosting, email, analytics).
• Marketing and analytics platforms such as Meta (Facebook) and Google, where you have consented, to measure and improve campaigns.
• WhatsApp, when you choose to contact us through it.
• Authorities, where disclosure is required by law.

6. Data retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above or as required by law, after which it is deleted or anonymised.

7. Data security

We apply reasonable technical and organisational safeguards (such as access controls and encryption in transit) to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your rights

Subject to the DPDP Act, you may request to access, correct, update or erase your personal data, withdraw consent, or raise a grievance. To exercise any right, email us at quantifyskill@gmail.com.

9. Children

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children without verifiable parental consent.

10. Grievance Officer

For any privacy concern or to exercise your rights, contact our Grievance Officer at quantifyskill@gmail.com. We will respond within the timelines required by law.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the latest version, and material changes will be highlighted on this page.

12. Contact us

QuantifySkill — Maharashtra, India
Email: quantifyskill@gmail.com

This policy is a general template provided for transparency and is not legal advice. Please have it reviewed by a qualified legal professional before relying on it for compliance.