Last Updated: 27 October 2026
Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Information We May Collect
- 3. How We Use Personal Information
- 4. Children's Privacy and Parental Involvement
- 5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
- 6. Sharing of Personal Information
- 7. Public Results, Rankings, and Certificates
- 8. Data Storage and Retention
- 9. Data Security
- 10. Third-Party Websites and Educational Platforms
- 11. International Data Processing
- 12. Your Privacy Rights
- 13. Data Protection Under Indian Law
- 14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- 15. Contact Us and Privacy Enquiries
1. Introduction
Welcome to Scholar Axis (https://scholaraxis.org/).
Scholar Axis is committed to respecting the privacy of students, parents, guardians, teachers, and visitors who use our website, talent search examinations, educational programmes, and online learning resources.
This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, register for an examination, participate in a programme, access educational resources, or communicate with us.
Our services may include the Junior Talent Search (JTS) programme, online examinations, study materials, academic assessments, educational courses, and other learning initiatives.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to read this Privacy Policy. Where consent is legally required, we will seek it in accordance with applicable law.
2. Information We May Collect
The information we collect depends on how you use Scholar Axis and which services you access.
2.1 Personal and Contact Information
When you register for an examination, submit a form, or contact us, we may collect information such as:
- Student name.
- Parent or guardian name, where applicable.
- Email address.
- Telephone number or other contact details.
- City, state, or general location.
- School name and class or grade.
- Registration or examination identification details.
We will request information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
2.2 Academic and Examination Information
When students participate in our educational programmes, we may collect:
- Class and subject selections.
- Examination answers and assessment submissions.
- Scores, rankings, and examination results.
- Attendance and participation records.
- Certificates and academic achievement details.
- Feedback and responses to educational activities.
This information may be used to administer examinations, evaluate performance, provide results, issue certificates, and improve educational services.
2.3 Technical and Website Usage Information
When you access our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on our hosting environment and the technologies we use.
This may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device and operating system information.
- Pages visited and interactions with website features.
- Date, time, and duration of visits.
- Referring website addresses.
- Technical logs and security-related events.
We use this information, where appropriate, to maintain website functionality, troubleshoot errors, analyse website performance, and protect against unauthorised access.
2.4 Photographs, Webcam, and Video Information
Some examinations or educational programmes may require identity verification, webcam monitoring, photographs, video recordings, or other examination-related monitoring.
Where such features are used, the relevant programme will provide information about the applicable requirements and purpose.
Depending on the programme, information may include:
- Webcam snapshots or photographs.
- Video or audio recordings, if enabled.
- Examination monitoring records.
- Information used to review suspected examination misconduct.
We will handle such information in accordance with applicable law, relevant programme notices, and any consent requirements.
We do not claim to collect webcam recordings or snapshots for every programme. The collection of this information depends on the actual features enabled for the relevant service.
3. How We Use Personal Information
Scholar Axis may use personal information for the following purposes:
3.1 Student Registration and Account Management
To register students, verify submitted information where necessary, manage accounts, maintain registration records, and provide access to educational services.
3.2 Conducting Talent Search Examinations
To administer online or offline examinations, manage participation, evaluate answers, calculate scores, verify examination submissions, and maintain examination records.
3.3 Providing Study Materials and Educational Resources
To deliver relevant study materials, practice questions, learning resources, course information, and other educational content.
3.4 Results, Certificates, and Academic Recognition
To process examination results, generate certificates, maintain academic records, and communicate rankings or achievements in accordance with the applicable programme rules and privacy requirements.
3.5 Communication and Support
To respond to enquiries, provide registration confirmations, send examination instructions, communicate schedule changes, and address technical or account-related issues.
3.6 Website Security and Improvement
To identify technical problems, prevent fraudulent activity, protect our website, monitor service reliability, and improve the user experience.
3.7 Legal and Regulatory Compliance
To meet applicable legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, resolve disputes, and protect the rights and safety of users and Scholar Axis.
3.8 Marketing and Optional Communications
Where permitted by applicable law and subject to any required consent or opt-out mechanism, we may use contact details to communicate information about educational programmes, examinations, or new learning opportunities.
You may opt out of promotional communications where an appropriate option is provided. Essential service-related communications may still be necessary.
4. Children's Privacy and Parental Involvement
Scholar Axis provides educational opportunities that may be used by school-age children.
We recognise the importance of protecting children's personal information and handling it responsibly.
Where applicable law requires verifiable parental or guardian consent, we will obtain that consent before processing a child's personal information for the relevant purpose.
Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to review the information requested during registration and understand how it will be used.
We aim to:
- Collect only information reasonably necessary for the relevant educational service.
- Explain relevant information collection and examination-monitoring requirements.
- Apply appropriate access controls to student records.
- Avoid using children's personal information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis.
- Respect applicable rights relating to access, correction, withdrawal of consent, and deletion.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child's personal information has been submitted improperly, please contact us so that we can review the concern.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Scholar Axis may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and user experience.
Depending on the technologies enabled on our website, these may be used to:
- Maintain login sessions.
- Remember certain preferences.
- Support security and authentication.
- Understand website usage and performance.
- Measure the effectiveness of website features.
Essential cookies may be necessary for certain website functions. Non-essential analytics or advertising cookies, where used, will be handled in accordance with applicable consent requirements.
You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect login, navigation, or other website functionality.
The specific cookies used depend on the website configuration and any third-party services enabled.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
Scholar Axis does not intend to make student personal information publicly available without an appropriate purpose and legal basis.
We may share relevant information in the following circumstances:
6.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and educational programmes, such as hosting providers, email services, technical support providers, examination platforms, or certificate-generation services.
These providers should process information only as permitted by applicable arrangements and law.
6.2 Examination and Educational Administration
Information may be shared with authorised personnel or programme administrators where necessary to manage registrations, examinations, results, certificates, or student support.
6.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information where required by applicable law, a valid legal process, or a lawful request from a competent authority.
6.4 Protection of Rights and Security
Information may be processed or disclosed where reasonably necessary and legally permitted to investigate fraud, address examination misconduct, protect users, or safeguard our website and services.
6.5 With Consent or at the User's Direction
We may share information for a specific purpose where the individual or authorised parent or guardian has provided the necessary consent, or where another lawful basis applies.
We do not sell personal information as a business practice. Any future data-sharing activity will remain subject to applicable law and the disclosures provided for the relevant service.
7. Public Results, Rankings, and Certificates
Some educational programmes may publish examination rankings, award lists, or other student achievements.
Where a programme intends to publish student information publicly, the relevant information and purpose should be disclosed in advance, and any required consent or other lawful basis should be obtained.
We aim to limit public information to what is reasonably necessary for the stated purpose.
Parents and guardians should review the applicable programme rules to understand whether names, ranks, schools, or other achievement details may be published.
8. Data Storage and Retention
Scholar Axis retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal requirements and legitimate recordkeeping needs.
Retention periods may depend on the type of information and the relevant service.
For example:
- Registration records may be retained to administer programmes and respond to related enquiries.
- Examination records may be retained for result verification, certificate validation, and dispute resolution.
- Technical logs may be retained for security, troubleshooting, and operational purposes.
- Consent and compliance records may be retained where required by law.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take appropriate steps to delete it, anonymise it, or otherwise dispose of it securely, subject to applicable retention obligations.
9. Data Security
Scholar Axis aims to implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Depending on the systems in use, these measures may include access restrictions, account authentication, secure connections, software maintenance, backups, and security monitoring.
However, no internet-based service or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users should protect their passwords, avoid sharing login credentials, and inform us if they suspect unauthorised access to their accounts.
Where a personal data breach occurs, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
10. Third-Party Websites and Educational Platforms
Our website may link to or integrate with third-party services, such as learning management systems, video conferencing platforms, payment services, analytics tools, or external educational resources.
When you use a third-party service, its provider may collect or process information under its own privacy policy and terms.
Scholar Axis does not control the independent privacy practices of external websites or providers.
Before submitting personal information through an external service, please review its privacy policy and understand what information it collects and how it uses that information.
11. International Data Processing
Some hosting providers or third-party services may process or store information on servers located outside India.
Where personal information is transferred or processed internationally, Scholar Axis will take the steps required by applicable law, including any relevant transfer restrictions or safeguards.
The location of data storage may depend on the services and technical infrastructure used for a particular programme.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law and the circumstances of the processing, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:
- Request information about how your personal data is processed.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of personal information where legally applicable.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Raise a concern or grievance about the handling of personal information.
- Exercise other rights available under applicable data protection law.
Parents or legal guardians may exercise rights on behalf of a child where legally authorised.
Requests will be reviewed and handled in accordance with applicable law. Some information may need to be retained where a legal obligation or another lawful ground applies.
13. Data Protection Under Indian Law
Scholar Axis aims to handle personal information in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and relevant rules and notifications to the extent in force and applicable to the relevant processing activity.
The requirements applicable to a particular activity may depend on the nature of the information, the service being provided, the legal basis for processing, and the provisions in force at the relevant time.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to reduce or exclude rights that users have under applicable law.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our educational programmes, website features, data-handling practices, third-party services, or legal obligations.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide notice of material changes or obtain additional consent before implementing the relevant processing activity.
We encourage users and parents to review this page periodically.
15. Contact Us and Privacy Enquiries
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to raise a privacy concern, or want to request access, correction, or deletion of personal information, please contact Scholar Axis through the official contact details published on our website.
Website: https://scholaraxis.org/
Please describe your request clearly and include relevant registration or programme details where necessary. Do not include passwords or unnecessary sensitive information in your message.
Scholar Axis will review and respond to privacy enquiries in accordance with applicable law.