Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 19, 2026
Welcome to Pickademy.ai ("Pickademy", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently, securely, and responsibly.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the information you provide to us when you use our platform. By using Pickademy, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data when you interact with our website or services:
- Personal Details: Full name, date of birth, email, phone number, gender, nationality.
- Academic & Professional Info: Current education level, past qualifications, grades, exam scores, course interests.
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device model, location, pages visited, and duration of visit.
- User-Generated Content: Questions, reviews, feedback, comments, or uploads made on our platform.
- Preference Data: Language choice, favorite universities/courses, financial considerations, hobbies, etc.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Offer personalized recommendations for colleges, courses, and career paths.
- Match you with institutions that align with your profile.
- Provide multilingual and clutter-free AI/ML-assisted browsing experience.
- Send important updates, newsletters, and notifications (only with your consent).
- Improve our platform through analytics and user behavior.
- Prevent fraud, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We never sell your data. However, we may share your information with:
- Educational Institutions & Partners: To help you connect with colleges, universities, and training providers.
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, communication tools, and technical support vendors.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights, property, or user safety. All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Recognize returning users.
- Save your language and display preferences.
- Track website performance and user interaction.
You can modify cookie settings in your browser at any time.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Ask for a copy of the personal information we hold.
- Correct your data: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Withdraw consent: Opt-out from promotional communications anytime.
- Delete your data: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Email us at privacy@pickademy.ai for any of the above.
6. How We Secure Your Data
We implement industry-standard security protocols:
- SSL encryption
- Secure servers
- Regular security audits
- Role-based access to sensitive information
Your academic records and personal data are stored securely and only accessible by authorized personnel.
7. Children's Privacy
Our platform is intended for users aged 16 and above. If you're under 16, please access our services under the guidance of a parent or guardian.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies individually.
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may revise this policy periodically. Changes will be updated on this page with a new effective date. If significant changes are made, we'll notify you via email or platform alerts.
10. Contact Us
Have questions or concerns? Reach out to our Data Protection Officer at: