Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At OFSS , accessible from https://ofss.in/, our visitors’ privacy is our highest priority. Since 2018, Online Friendly Student Support has been committed to providing transparent and secure guidance to students. This Privacy Policy document details the types of information we collect and how we utilize it across our national educational network.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our data practices, do not hesitate to contact our administrative team at [email protected].

2. Our Educational & Financial Scope

As we expand our services at a national level, this policy covers data interactions related to:

• State Board Guidance: BSEB (Bihar), UPMSP (UP), JAC (Jharkhand), and others.
• Financial Support: Information regarding Student Credit Cards and Education Loans.
• Incentives: National and State Scholarship schemes and Merit List analysis.
• Career News: Admission alerts, Cutoff updates, and Result notifications.

3. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using OFSS.in and its associated services.

4. Information We Collect

We believe in data minimization. We only ask for personal information when it is truly needed to provide a service to you (like newsletter updates or comment replies).

• Personal Information: When you contact us or register, we may receive your name, email address, phone number, and any attachments you send.
• Academic Interest: To provide better “Online Friendly Support,” we may analyze which boards (e.g., Bihar Board vs. UP Board) or which categories (e.g., Scholarship vs. Admission) you visit most.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to maintain our 8-year legacy of student trust. Specifically, we use it to:

• ✓ Operate and maintain OFSS.in
• ✓ Personalize your news feed
• ✓ Analyze website traffic patterns
• ✓ Develop new educational features
• ✓ Send alerts regarding Cutoffs & Dates
• ✓ Prevent spam and fraudulent activity

6. Cookies and Google DoubleClick DART

OFSS uses ‘cookies’ to store visitor preferences and optimize user experience. Our third-party vendor, Google, uses DART cookies to serve ads based on your visit to ofss.in and other sites on the internet. You can choose to decline DART cookies by visiting the Google ad network Privacy Policy.

Our advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, may use web beacons to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Note that OFSS has no control over these third-party cookies.

7. Data Protection Rights

We respect your data rights globally. Whether you are under CCPA (California) or GDPR (Europe), you have the right to request access, rectification, or erasure of your personal data. We have one month to respond to any such request. Since we serve students at a national level, we adhere to the highest standards of digital ethics.

8. Children’s Information Protection

A core part of our mission is protecting children while they navigate the internet for educational resources. OFSS does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information on our site, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove it from our records.

9. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. When you leave ofss.in to visit an official board site or scholarship portal, we advise you to consult their respective privacy policies. We have no control over the data practices of external educational servers.

10. Policy Updates

As Online Friendly Student Support grows and introduces new categories like Finance and Multi-State updates, we may modify this document. All changes will be prominently posted on this page. Your continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of these updates.