Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all digital properties owned and operated by Arqbyte Innovations Pvt. Ltd., doing business as Appluni ("Appluni", "we", "us", or "our"). These properties include our public website and other platforms used to provide our services (collectively referred to as the "Platform").

This Policy describes how Appluni collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your Personal Data and outlines your rights and choices regarding that data.

"Personal Data" means any information that directly or indirectly identifies you, such as your name, email, phone number, academic details, or other data you provide while using the Platform.

Please read this Policy carefully. By accessing or using Appluni, creating an account, submitting applications, or interacting with our team, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This Policy will inform you about:

• Changes to this Policy
• What Personal Data we collect and how we use it
• Who we share your data with
• Your choices regarding communications
• Our data retention and security practices
• Children’s privacy
• Contact details for privacy-related inquiries

We may update this Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date." You are advised to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform after changes implies your acceptance of the revised Policy.

Platform Visitors
• Categories of Personal Data:
• Name, email address, or other details you provide via forms
• Automatically collected data such as device type, browser, IP address, location, and user behavior
• Information from social platforms if you interact with Appluni on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or others
• Purposes for Use:
• Improve user experience and platform functionality
• Troubleshoot issues and analyze traffic
• Personalize content and promotions
• Maintain system integrity and detect fraud
Student Applicants
• Categories of Personal Data:
• Name, contact info, date of birth, academic and extracurricular history
• Essays, preferences, and application-related content
• Citizenship/residency status and demographic info
• Payment data (processed via third-party providers)
• Purposes for Use:
• Process and manage applications to institutions
• Facilitate communication with schools and applicants
• Generate aggregate insights for planning and reporting
• Deliver guidance, updates, and relevant offers or opportunities
Parents/Guardians
• Personal Data Collected:
• Name, contact info, address, marital status, education, and occupation
• Relationship to applicant and number of dependents
• Purpose:
• Confirm parental or guardian consent where necessary
• Enable effective communication regarding a minor’s application
School/College Administrators
• Personal Data Collected:
• Name, position, institution name, contact details
• Account activity, login info
• Purpose:
• Enable access to relevant applicant information
• Support institutional admission workflows and reporting
Recommenders and Officials
• Personal Data Collected:
• Name, title, school or organization, contact information
• Relationship to the applicant
• Purpose:
• Allow recommendation submission and correspondence
• Ensure the authenticity of information provided to institutions

Appluni does not sell your Personal Data. However, we may share it with:

• Educational Institutions: To process applications, fulfill institutional requirements, and support applicant communication
• Payment Gateways: To handle and validate transaction details
• Third-Party Programs/Partners Only if you opt in (e.g., for scholarships, analytics, or career planning tools)
• Service Providers: For infrastructure, hosting, analytics, and customer support
• Legal or Governmental Authorities: When required by applicable laws or to enforce rights

All recipients are obligated to protect your data per contract and applicable privacy laws.

You may customize your communication preferences via your Appluni account. You can opt out of promotional emails, but we may still send you essential service-related messages such as account activity, application updates, and system alerts.

We retain your Personal Data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with regulations, or conduct research and reporting. When data is no longer needed, it is either securely deleted or anonymized.

Appluni, under Arqbyte Innovations Pvt. Ltd., implements robust security measures to protect your data:

• Controlled access to sensitive systems
• Encrypted storage of sensitive fields
• Periodic system audits and vulnerability assessments

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Appluni is not intended for children under 13 years of age, or those who cannot legally share their data without parental consent. If we discover a child has provided Personal Data without valid consent, we will delete that data immediately.

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control those external sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately before interacting or providing data.

If you access Appluni from outside Nepal, you understand and agree that your information may be transferred to and processed in Nepal or in other countries where Arqbyte Innovations Pvt. Ltd. or its partners operate, which may have different data protection laws.

Depending on your country or region, you may have the right to:

• Access your stored Personal Data
• Request corrections or deletions
• Withdraw consent or restrict processing
• Object to data use for certain purposes
• Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below.

This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising under it shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Nepal. By using the Platform, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nepal for the resolution of any legal matters or disputes related to this Policy or your use of Appluni.

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please reach out to:

• info@arqbyte.com
• +977-9863025534
• Appluni (Arqbyte Innovations Pvt. Ltd.)
• Tokha-03, Kathmandu, Nepal