Children'S Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026
Version: 1.0
1. Introduction
Pathway Academic Resource Private Limited ("PARPL", "we", "our", or "us"), a Pathway Group company, recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy and personal information of children and young students.
Many of our educational counselling, admission guidance, career planning, scholarship assistance, and university application services are intended for students who may be below the age of eighteen (18) years. This Children's Privacy Policy explains how PARPL collects, processes, stores, shares, and protects personal information relating to children in accordance with applicable laws.
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Consent Management Policy, Data Processing Policy, Data Sharing Policy, Data Retention Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms & Conditions, and other legal policies published on www.parpl.org.
Pathway Academic Resource Private Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 bearing Corporate Identification Number (CIN): U80300GJ2013PTC076270, with its Registered Office at:
404, Atlantis Heights,
Opp. Vadiwadi Fire Station,
Sarabhai Main Road,
Vadodara – 390023,
Gujarat, India.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to:
- Protect the privacy rights of children using our services.
- Ensure that personal information relating to children is processed responsibly.
- Explain the role of parents and legal guardians.
- Describe how consent is obtained where required.
- Ensure compliance with applicable child privacy and data protection laws.
- Promote transparency regarding the processing of children's personal information.
3. Scope
This Policy applies to personal information relating to children collected through:
- www.parpl.org
- Student registration forms
- Admission enquiry forms
- Counselling registration
- MBBS Admission Predictor
- Scholarship applications
- University application services
- Student Portal
- Future Medico Campus platforms
- Future OSMAT platforms
- WhatsApp communications
- Email communications
- Telephone enquiries
- Educational seminars
- Career guidance events
- Webinars
- Marketing campaigns directed toward students
- Any future digital or offline services operated by PARPL.
4. Definition of a Child
For the purposes of this Policy, a "Child" means any individual who is considered a child under applicable laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and any amendments or successor legislation.
Where applicable law requires parental or guardian consent before processing a child's personal information, PARPL will seek such consent before processing the information.
5. Information We May Collect
Depending upon the services requested, PARPL may collect information relating to children including:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Photograph
- Nationality
- Residential address
- Email address
- Mobile number
Parent or Guardian Information
- Parent's or guardian's name
- Contact number
- Email address
- Relationship to the child
Academic Information
- School information
- Academic qualifications
- Entrance examination details
- NEET details
- Examination scores
- Preferred courses
- Preferred universities
- Preferred countries
Supporting Documents
- Academic certificates
- Identity documents
- Passport
- Entrance examination scorecards
- Other documents voluntarily submitted during the admission process
Technical Information
When the Website is used, PARPL may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Cookie preferences
- Website usage information
- Security logs
Technical information is collected primarily for website functionality, security, analytics, and service improvement.
6. Why We Collect Children's Information
PARPL collects children's personal information only for legitimate educational purposes, including:
- Career counselling.
- Admission guidance.
- University applications.
- Scholarship guidance.
- MBBS counselling.
- MBBS Admission Predictor.
- Educational communication.
- Appointment scheduling.
- Student support.
- Documentation verification.
- Visa guidance where applicable.
- Education loan guidance.
- Responding to enquiries.
- Improving educational services.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
PARPL does not knowingly collect personal information from children for unrelated commercial purposes.
7. Parental or Guardian Consent
Where required under applicable law, PARPL will obtain consent from a parent or lawful guardian before collecting or processing the personal information of a child.
Consent may be obtained through:
- Registration forms.
- Admission application forms.
- Digital consent checkboxes.
- Written consent.
- Email confirmation.
- Electronic agreements.
- Other legally recognized methods.
Parents or guardians may be requested to verify their identity before consent is accepted.
PARPL reserves the right to request additional information where necessary to verify that consent has been provided by an authorized parent or legal guardian.
8. Responsibilities of Parents and Guardians
Parents and guardians are encouraged to:
- Review the information submitted by the child.
- Ensure that information provided is accurate and complete.
- Supervise the child's use of PARPL's services.
- Inform PARPL of any inaccuracies.
- Contact PARPL regarding privacy-related concerns.
- Review this Policy periodically for updates.
Parents and guardians play an important role in ensuring that children understand how their personal information is used during the educational counselling and admission process.
9. Sharing of Children's Personal Information
PARPL shares children's personal information only where necessary to provide the educational services requested or where required by applicable law.
Children's personal information may be shared with:
- Parents or legal guardians.
- Universities and educational institutions.
- Admission partners.
- Scholarship providers.
- Visa and immigration service providers.
- Education loan providers where requested.
- Government or regulatory authorities where legally required.
- Authorized technology service providers supporting PARPL's operations.
- Authorized entities within the Pathway Group ecosystem where necessary to provide integrated educational services.
PARPL shares only the minimum amount of personal information necessary for the intended purpose.
PARPL does not sell, rent, lease, or commercially exploit children's personal information.
10. Security of Children's Personal Information
PARPL recognizes that children's personal information requires an enhanced level of protection.
To safeguard such information, PARPL implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational security measures, including:
- Role-based access controls.
- Secure authentication procedures.
- Encrypted data transmission where appropriate.
- Secure cloud infrastructure.
- Network and endpoint security controls.
- Regular software updates and security patches.
- Restricted access to uploaded documents.
- Confidentiality obligations for employees and authorized personnel.
- Security monitoring and incident response procedures.
Although PARPL employs appropriate safeguards, no electronic system or method of transmission over the internet can guarantee absolute security.
11. Marketing Communications to Children
PARPL does not knowingly send direct promotional communications to children where such communications require parental consent under applicable law.
Educational information, admission updates, counselling schedules, examination notifications, scholarship opportunities, and service-related communications may be sent to the student, parent, or guardian as appropriate for the requested services.
Where marketing consent is required, PARPL will obtain appropriate consent before sending promotional communications.
Parents or guardians may withdraw marketing consent at any time by contacting PARPL or by using the unsubscribe options provided in marketing communications.
12. Children's Use of the Website
Children may access www.parpl.org for educational purposes, including:
- Learning about educational programmes.
- Exploring universities and courses.
- Using educational resources.
- Submitting admission enquiries.
- Registering for counselling.
- Using the MBBS Admission Predictor.
- Registering for educational webinars or events.
Children should not knowingly provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise children's use of the Website and assist them in understanding safe online practices.
13. Rights of Parents and Legal Guardians
Subject to applicable laws, parents or legal guardians may request to:
- Access the child's personal information held by PARPL.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Update personal information.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on parental consent.
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations.
- Obtain information regarding how the child's personal information has been processed.
- Raise concerns regarding the privacy or protection of the child's personal information.
PARPL may require reasonable verification of identity and legal authority before responding to such requests.
14. International Transfer of Children's Personal Information
Where a child applies for admission to educational institutions outside India, PARPL may need to transfer relevant personal information and supporting documents to universities, admission partners, scholarship organizations, visa authorities, or other authorized organizations located outside India.
Such transfers will occur only where necessary to provide the requested educational services and will be carried out using reasonable contractual, technical, and organizational safeguards in accordance with applicable laws.
Parents or guardians acknowledge that certain international admissions and immigration processes require the sharing of academic records, identity documents, financial information, and other supporting documentation with overseas institutions and authorities.
15. Retention of Children's Personal Information
PARPL retains children's personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the requested educational services.
- Complete admission and counselling processes.
- Meet contractual obligations.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Resolve disputes.
- Maintain appropriate business records.
- Protect the legitimate interests of PARPL.
Once personal information is no longer required, PARPL will securely delete, anonymize, archive, or destroy the information in accordance with its Data Retention Policy.
16. Changes to this Policy
PARPL reserves the right to amend or update this Children's Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulatory requirements, technology, business operations, or services offered through the Pathway Group ecosystem.
The latest version of this Policy will always be published on www.parpl.org together with the updated "Last Updated" date.
Continued use of the Website or PARPL's services after publication of an updated Policy constitutes acknowledgement of the revised Policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Children's Privacy Policy or wish to exercise rights relating to a child's personal information, please contact:
Pathway Academic Resource Private Limited (PARPL)
A Pathway Group Company
Corporate Identification Number (CIN):
U80300GJ2013PTC076270
Registered Office:
404, Atlantis Heights,
Opp. Vadiwadi Fire Station,
Sarabhai Main Road,
Vadodara – 390023, Gujarat, India.
Website:
www.parpl.org
Privacy Email:
privacy@parpl.org
