This Privacy Policy explains how Career Discovery Hub (CDH) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you access our career counselling or study abroad services. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms described below.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide
When you register with CDH, apply for counseling, or seek study abroad guidance, we may collect:

• Personal details: Name, contact number, email, address, date of birth.
  
• Academic details: Marksheets, transcripts, certificates, test scores (IELTS, GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc.).
  
• Identification & documents: Passport, ID proof, photographs, financial documents (for visa/scholarship purposes).
  
• Payment details for program enrollment.
  

b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address, browser, and device type.
  
• Usage patterns, pages visited, and login activity.
  

c) Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

• Deliver counseling, assessments, and personalized career guidance.
  
• Assist with university shortlisting, application preparation, and visa documentation.
  
• Process payments and send confirmations.
  
• Communicate program updates, scholarship alerts, and admission deadlines.
  
• Ensure compliance with legal/immigration requirements (study abroad).
  
• Protect against fraud or misuse of services.
  

3. Information Sharing

CDH will never sell your data. However, we may share it:

• With universities, colleges, and application portals (with your consent).
  
• With visa authorities, test bodies, or scholarship organizations when required.
  
• With trusted vendors (IT, payment gateways, courier partners) who help us deliver services.
  
• When legally required by government, courts, or immigration laws.
  
• In case of merger, acquisition, or restructuring of CDH.
  

4. Data Security

• Sensitive documents (marksheets, passports, bank statements) are stored securely.
  
• Payment transactions are encrypted with SSL security.
  
• Access to personal information is limited to authorized CDH staff only.
  
• Users are responsible for safeguarding login credentials.
  

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for counseling, study abroad processing, or compliance with legal obligations.

6. Updates to Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected with a revised “Last Updated” date on this page.

For questions, email info@careerdiscoveryhub.com.

Disclaimer

• Guidance Purpose Only
  CDH provides counseling, assessments, and study abroad assistance based on the information you share. Reports, recommendations, and guidance are advisory in nature.
  
• No Guarantee of Outcomes
  CDH does not guarantee admissions, scholarships, or visa approvals. Final decisions rest with universities, test bodies, and immigration authorities.
  
• Accuracy of Reports
  While we strive for accuracy, CDH is not liable for errors, omissions, or delays in assessments, reports, or university-related processes.
  
• Limited Liability
  CDH is not responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental losses arising from the use of our services, reports, or website content.
  
• Independent Counselors/Partners
  CDH is not liable for actions taken by external universities, embassies, or third-party service providers beyond our control.
  

By using CDH’s career counselling and study abroad services, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.