Cookie Policy

Welcome to PCCEducation.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, your rights with respect to these technologies, and our obligations under Indian law. By continuing to browse or use our services, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences or actions over time, and improve your browsing experience.

2. Relevance Under Indian Law

1. Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act)
   The IT Act provides a legal framework for electronic governance and data protection measures. While the IT Act itself does not specifically regulate cookies, it does govern the handling of personal data and imposes responsibilities on entities collecting, processing, and storing such data.
2. IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (IT Rules)
   Under the IT Rules, organizations that collect, process, or store sensitive personal data or information (SPDI) must implement reasonable security practices. This may include ensuring transparency about data collection mechanisms such as cookies, especially if they collect personal data.
3. Other Relevant Guidelines
   The Indian government and its agencies may issue further guidelines on data protection, privacy, and cookies. We are committed to staying updated with the evolving regulatory environment.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
   • These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website. They help you navigate the site and use its features.
   • Without these cookies, certain services (e.g., accessing secure areas) cannot be provided.
2. Analytics & Performance Cookies
   • These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent, and any issues encountered.
   • We use this data to improve website performance and user experience.
3. Functionality Cookies
   • These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
   • These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements or marketing communications based on your interests.
   • They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party providers (e.g., analytics services, ad networks). These external services may collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control the information collected by third-party cookies, nor do we have direct access to the data they collect. Please review the respective third-party cookie policies for details:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance reporting
  How Google Uses Information
  Google Analytics Opt-Out

5. Consent and Choice

Under Indian law, entities must obtain valid consent before collecting any sensitive personal data or information. While cookies themselves typically collect usage data, some may also capture personal data depending on their configuration.

• Browser Controls: You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete specific cookies.
  • Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
  • Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
  • Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
  • Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
  • Internet Explorer: Manage cookies in IE
• Withdraw Consent: If you have consented to our use of cookies but later wish to withdraw this consent, you can modify your browser settings to block cookies or delete them.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website and reduce the quality of your user experience.

6. Data Security and Storage

We are committed to implementing reasonable security practices and procedures as mandated by the IT Rules to safeguard any information collected via cookies. We use industry-standard measures to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Retention of Cookie Data

We retain information collected through cookies only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws. After this period, such data is anonymized, deleted, or securely destroyed.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in technology.
• Changes in our data processing practices.
• Updates to Indian laws or regulations.
• Other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we update this policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and post the new version on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, your rights under Indian law, or wish to exercise any rights related to personal data or information collected through cookies, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:

Grievance Officer: [Name]
Email: pcc90622@gmail.com
Address: 169, Natun Pally Road, Nutan Pally, Uttar, opposite Indus Nursing Home, Podara, Howrah, West Bengal 711203
Phone: (+91) 9433121675