Privacy Policy

01. Introduction

Hindustan Council of Secondary Education ("we", "our", "us") operates www.hcse.org.in (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

02. Information We Collect

a) Personal Data Limited to requirement You Provide Directly:

  • Contact Information: Name, email, phone, educational details submitted through forms.
  • Course Registration: Name, address, email, phone.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and name.
  • Certificate Verification: Student’s name, certificate number, etc.

b) Automatically Collected Data:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, IP address, browser info, timestamps.
  • Cookies & Tracking: Used to customize your experience.

03. How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to enquiries and process registrations.
  • Verify certificates and manage subscriptions.
  • Send newsletters and administrative notices.
  • Improve services and ensure security.
  • Fulfil ethical and legal obligations.

04. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent: Newsletter or form sign-ups.
  • Contractual Necessity: Course registrations, etc.
  • Legitimate Interests: Improve services and site security.

05. Data Sharing & Disclosure

  • Not sold or traded.
  • Shared with concerned service providers under confidentiality.
  • Only disclosed when legally required.
  • In event of reorganization, subject to confidentiality.

06. Data Retention

  • Enquiries/newsletters: Until unsubscribe or deletion request.
  • Course/certificate records: Minimum 5 years.
  • Usage logs: Up to 1 year.

07. Your Rights

You may:

  • Access and receive your data.
  • Correct inaccuracies.
  • Request deletion (subject to law).
  • Object/restrict certain uses.
  • Withdraw consent.
  • File complaints.

Contact: info@hcse.org.in

08. Security Measures

We use safeguards like encrypted storage and restricted access.

09. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies help enhance user experience. You can disable them via your browser.

10. Children’s Privacy

No collection from users under 18. Contact us if any such data is collected.

11. Third-Party Links

Not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and post revisions with date. Major changes will be communicated.

Last revised: July 2025

13. Contact Information

Hindustan Council of Secondary Education
Email: info@hcse.org.in
Website: www.hcse.org.in

By using our Site and submitting data, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy.