Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information on pmkvyproject.org

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1. Introduction & Commitment to Privacy

At pmkvyproject.org, we recognize the importance of maintaining your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we treat user information collected on our portal and through related skilling services under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0) framework.

By visiting, browsing, or utilizing services on pmkvyproject.org, you explicitly consent to the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please refrain from using our website.

Data Protection Compliance: We adhere to standard privacy principles, ensuring that data submitted for training enrolment, grievance redressed, or partner inquiries is handled securely and transparently.

2. Information We Collect

To provide you with seamless access to skill courses, training centre locators, placement assistance, and scheme notifications, we may collect different types of information:

A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

  • Contact Information: Full name, email address, telephone/mobile number, postal address, city, state, and pin code provided during registration or inquiry.
  • Professional & Academic Data: Educational background, qualification preferences, or job role interests when interacting with training directories or skill hubs.
  • Grievance & Support Data: Information submitted via contact forms, support tickets, or grievance modules.

B. Non-Personal and Technical Information

  • Device & Connection Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system version, mobile device type, and internet service provider details.
  • Usage Analytics: Referring URLs, duration of visit, pages accessed, navigation paths, and date/time stamps collected through cookies and tracking tools.

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To enhance your responsiveness and user experience on our platform, we utilize "cookies" or similar electronic tracking tools. Cookies assign a unique, random number (User ID) to your browser to recognize your device upon return visits.

You can choose to configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain interactive features on the website.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is utilized strictly to support and improve our skilling services, including:

  • To process your requests, respond to inquiries, and manage training centre or partner interactions.
  • To send administrative notifications, registration confirmations, transactional alerts, and updates regarding PMKVY guidelines or Rozgar Melas.
  • To personalize and customize your browsing experience based on your regional preferences and skill interests.
  • To analyze site traffic patterns, monitor usage trends, and improve the technical infrastructure and user-friendliness of pmkvyproject.org.
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests by government authorities.

5. How We Share and Disclose Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial gain. However, we may share information under the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers & Vendors: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our web infrastructure, data processing, or transactional messaging.
  • Ecosystem Partners: Information may be coordinated with empanelled Training Partners (TP), Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), or State Consulting Agencies (SCAs) solely for verification, training enrolment, or placement tracking purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal details if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or ensure public safety.

6. Data Security Practices

We implement reasonable security practices, administrative controls, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and you share information at your own discretion.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external third-party websites, partner portals, or social media features. This Privacy Policy applies solely to pmkvyproject.org. We bear no responsibility or liability for the privacy practices or content of external third-party sites.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operational practices or statutory requirements. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to our support desk:

PMKVY Project Helpline: +91 120 462 7517
Official Email: grievance@pmkvyproject.org
Working Hours: Mon - Sat, 9 AM to 6 PM