Privacy Policy
Career Direction, operated under Tech Talk Growth Hacker Pvt., is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is collected, used, and protected. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of careerdirection.co.in and all services offered through our training, hackathons, internships, counseling, and mentorship programs.
About Us
Career Direction functions as a professional career development platform delivering training, hackathons, internships, counseling, and job support services.
Our organisation operates primarily online from Tamil Nadu, India.
Key Details
- Company Name: Career Direction
- Parent Company: Tech Talk Growth Hacker Pvt.
- Business Model: Partnerships & Sponsorships
- Operations: Online (Tamil Nadu, India)
Services We Provide
We collect and use data only for legitimate educational, mentorship, and career development purposes.
Our services include:
- Hackathons (Paid/Unpaid — no charge for students)
- Internships (Paid/Unpaid based on company requirements)
- Career Counseling with industry experts (Paid)
- Training & Certification (Career Direction + IBM Certificates)
- Job Support & Consultancy with direct referrals
- Sharing student work & achievements on social media
- Submitting project portfolios to hiring companies
Data We Collect
We gather personal and professional data only for service delivery, verification, communication, and job referrals.
Information we collect may include:
Name | Email | Phone | College/Company details | Resume/CV | Project submissions & files | Photos & videos | Social media links | Payment-related data (transaction ID, invoice, subscription details)
We do NOT collect or store: All payments are processed securely via third-party gateways.
Full card numbers | CVV | UPI PIN | Online banking credentials
How We Use Your Data
Your information helps us deliver smooth, reliable, and growth-focused services.
Data is used for:
- Communication and service updates
- Internship &hackathon selections
- Certificate issuing
- Training and mentorship support
- Analytics and service improvements
- Posting achievements on social media
- Sharing profiles with hiring partners
Payment verification and invoicing
Third-Party Tools & Platforms
We rely on reputable and secure third-party systems to streamline our services.
Integrated tools include: Each third party follows its own privacy policy.
Google Forms | Razorpay / PayU / Stripe / Topmate | WhatsApp API | Google Analytics | Meta Pixel | Cloud storage services
Data Sharing & Social Promotion
We do not sell or rent your data.
Data sharing happens only when necessary to support your growth.
Your data may be shared with:
- Hiring partners (MNCs &startups)
- Industry mentors
- Certification bodies (IBM)
- Payment and form platforms
Social Media Usage:
- Student projects, presentations, achievements, and group photos may be shared on social media platforms to highlight success stories and inspire other learners.
Cookies Policy
To enhance your browsing experience, we use cookies and tracking technologies.
Cookies help us: You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Improve site performance
- Personalize user experience
- Track analytics and behaviour
Support login and form functions
Payment & Subscription Records
We maintain limited payment details strictly for verification and compliance.
We store
- Transaction IDs
- Invoice copies
- Subscription details
We DO NOT store
- Card numbers
- CVV
UPI PIN
Refund Policy
All payments made towards our services are non-refundable.
This applies to
- Training
- Certifications
- Career Counseling
- Job Support
- Consultancy
- Hackathon or internship-related services
Data Security
We follow industry-standard security measures.
Security practices include: While we take strong precautions, no system is completely immune to risks.
- Encryption
- Restricted access
- Secure third-party tools
- Regular monitoring
Your Rights
You may request changes or access to your data.
You can request: Email all requests to support@careerdirection.co.in
- Data access
- Data correction
Data deletion (where legally permitted)
Age Policy
Our services are meant for individuals above 16 years.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under this age.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Revised versions will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
For any privacy-related queries:
📧support@careerdirection.co.in
🌐https://careerdirection.co.in/
📍 Tamil Nadu, India (Online Operations)
