Privacy Policy

01 Information We Collect

When you submit an enquiry form or contact us, we collect the following:

• Full name
• Mobile number
• Email address (optional)
• Course of interest
• Basic technical data — IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected automatically via server logs)

We do not collect payment information through this website. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes on this page.

02 How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used solely to:

• Contact you regarding your course enquiry
• Provide you with course details, fee structure, and admission information
• Schedule a counselling call or campus visit at your request
• Send relevant updates about admissions, batch availability, and offers from ZICA Calicut

03 Data Storage

Enquiry data submitted through this website is stored securely in a Google Sheets database accessible only to ZICA Calicut's admissions team. Google's infrastructure is compliant with internationally recognised security standards.

We retain your data for a maximum of 24 months from the date of submission, after which it is deleted, unless you become a student — in which case your data is governed by ZICA's student enrolment records policy.

04 WhatsApp & Phone Communication

By submitting your mobile number or clicking "Chat on WhatsApp," you consent to being contacted by ZICA Calicut's admissions counsellors via phone call or WhatsApp message. You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP" or requesting removal from our contact list.

05 Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

• Google Fonts — to load typography. Google may log your IP address when fonts are fetched.
• WhatsApp (Meta) — when you click a WhatsApp link, you are redirected to Meta's platform, governed by Meta's own privacy policy.
• Google Sheets API — enquiry form submissions are stored via Google's infrastructure.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms.

06 Your Rights

Under applicable Indian data protection law (IT Act 2000 and DPDP Act 2023), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data from our records
• Withdraw consent to being contacted at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below and we will respond within 7 working days.

07 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.