Last Updated: May 1, 2026 | Effective Date: May 1, 2026
ClgSearch (www.clgsearch.com) is an independent education consultancy and information platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any university, college, or educational institution listed on this website. All institutional information is sourced from publicly available data for informational purposes only.
1. Who We Are
ClgSearch is an online education advisory platform that helps students discover colleges and courses across India, particularly in Uttarakhand. We operate as an independent third-party service and do not act as an official representative of any educational institution.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
- Full name, phone number, email address submitted through our counselling forms
- Preferred course, state, and college preferences
- Any messages or queries submitted via contact forms
b) Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
- Device identifiers and cookie data
c) Information from Third Parties
- Google Analytics usage data
- Google Ads conversion and remarketing data
- Any third-party advertising networks we partner with
3. How We Use Your Information
- To connect you with our education counsellors
- To provide personalised college and course recommendations
- To send follow-up communication regarding admission queries
- To improve our website and user experience
- To serve relevant advertisements via Google Ads and partner networks
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies, Consent & Google Advertising
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, provide personalised content, and analyse our traffic. We employ a Consent Management Platform (CMP) (CookieYes) to legally obtain and manage your consent for using cookies in compliance with global data protection regulations.
a) Types of Cookies We Use
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly (e.g., security, network management). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by reporting information anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertisement Cookies: Used by third parties (like Google and Meta) to deliver personalised advertisements based on your browsing history.
b) Google Consent Mode v2 & Advertising
We use Google Consent Mode v2. When you visit our website, our cookie banner allows you to explicitly grant or deny consent for advertising and analytics cookies. Your choices are communicated directly to Google's tags:
- If you consent, we use Google Ads and Analytics to serve personalised ads and track conversions.
- If you deny consent, Google tags will adjust their behaviour, and we will not use your personal data for targeted advertising or detailed tracking.
You may also opt out of Google's personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
c) Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over your cookie preferences. You can update your consent choices at any time by clicking the floating cookie icon in the bottom corner of our website to re-open the consent banner.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Our counselling partners to fulfil your admission inquiry
- Google Analytics and Google Ads for website analytics and advertising
- Legal authorities if by applicable law
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as by law. Form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.
7. Your Rights
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contactUs@clgsearch.com.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
Email: contactUs@clgsearch.com
Phone: +91 9012575553
Address: 11, Rajender Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248001