Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how [uppercareers.org] (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website and tools (the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for your personal data is:

Company Name: UpperCareers
Durgapur, West Bengal, India-713205
Email: uppercareersofficial@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Account details (name, email, password, institution, role/field of study)
  • Profile information you add to Tools such as the Supervisor Finder or Job Board
  • Content you submit, including searches, saved items, and messages
  • Any information you send us when contacting support

Information collected automatically:

  • Device and browser data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, tools used, time spent, referring links)
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)

Information from third parties:

  • Data from institutions, public academic sources, or authentication providers you use to sign in

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Services and Tools;
  • Create and manage your account;
  • Personalize results (e.g. supervisor matches, job recommendations, research gaps);
  • Communicate with you about updates, support, and (with consent) marketing;
  • Monitor usage, prevent fraud and abuse, and maintain security;
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where the GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent — for optional cookies and marketing communications;
  • Contract — to provide the Services you request;
  • Legitimate interests — to improve, secure, and analyze the Services;
  • Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws.

You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

5. How We Share Information

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

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email, security) acting on our behalf under confidentiality obligations;
  • Third parties you interact with through the Services, such as employers or institutions when you respond to a listing;
  • Legal and regulatory authorities where required by law or to protect our rights;
  • Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and analyze usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where required, through our cookie consent banner. Disabling some cookies may affect functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymized. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Request deletion of your data;
  • Restrict or object to certain processing;
  • Data portability;
  • Withdraw consent;
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Contact Email]. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where we transfer data across borders, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect it in accordance with applicable law.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 16 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, contact us, and we will delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

13. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Company Name: UpperCareers
Durgapur, West Bengal, India-713205
Email: uppercareersofficial@gmail.com

This template is provided for general use and does not constitute legal advice. Because you are likely to have users in the EU/EEA and other regions, have this reviewed by a qualified privacy professional to ensure GDPR and local compliance.