‘Anusandhani’ Merit Scholarship Exam – 2026

HeartNest Development Association respects the privacy of students, parents, guardians, and applicants participating in the Anusandhani Merit Scholarship Exam.

1. Information We Collect

• Student name, date of birth, school details
• Parent/guardian details
• Contact number and email address
• Address details
• Academic information
• Payment transaction reference (excluding sensitive banking details)

2. Purpose of Collection

• Processing examination registration
• Verifying eligibility
• Conducting evaluation
• Communicating exam updates and results
• Issuing certificates or scholarship notifications
• Maintaining statutory and audit records

3. Payment Information

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. We do not store debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI credentials. Payment data security is governed by the respective gateway provider.

4. Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are implemented to protect personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

5. Sharing of Information

• We do not sell or rent personal data.
• Information may be shared with authorised evaluation or operational teams.
• With statutory authorities if required by law.
• For audit and compliance purposes.

6. Minor Participants

As participants are primarily students, consent is deemed to be provided by a parent or guardian during registration.

7. Data Retention

Data may be retained for administrative, compliance, and reporting purposes for a reasonable period as required by law.

8. External Links

If the website contains links to external platforms, we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updates.

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