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Consent Management Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

Version: 1.0

1. Introduction

Pathway Academic Resource Private Limited ("PARPL", "we", "our", or "us"), a Pathway Group company, is committed to ensuring that personal information is collected, processed, stored, and shared only with the knowledge and consent of individuals wherever required by applicable law.

This Consent Management Policy explains how PARPL obtains, records, manages, updates, and withdraws consent for the collection and processing of personal information through www.parpl.org, our counselling services, admission support services, educational tools, communication channels, and future digital platforms operated under the Pathway Group ecosystem.

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms & Conditions, Data Processing Policy, and other applicable legal policies available on our Website.

Pathway Academic Resource Private Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 bearing Corporate Identification Number (CIN): U80300GJ2013PTC076270, with its Registered Office at:

404, Atlantis Heights,
Opp. Vadiwadi Fire Station,
Sarabhai Main Road,
Vadodara – 390023,
Gujarat, India.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that PARPL:

  • Collects consent in a lawful, fair, transparent, and understandable manner.
  • Provides users with sufficient information before requesting consent.
  • Enables users to make informed decisions regarding their personal information.
  • Maintains records of consent where required.
  • Allows users to withdraw consent at any time.
  • Respects user privacy preferences.
  • Complies with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
  • Maintains accountability in the processing of personal information.

3. Scope

This Policy applies to all personal information collected through:

  • www.parpl.org
  • Student Registration Forms
  • Admission Enquiry Forms
  • Contact Forms
  • Scholarship Forms
  • Counselling Registration Forms
  • Webinar Registration Forms
  • Event Registration Forms
  • Newsletter Subscription Forms
  • MBBS Admission Predictor
  • Student Portals
  • Future Medico Campus platforms
  • Future OSMAT platforms
  • WhatsApp communications
  • Email communications
  • Telephone enquiries
  • Social media lead generation campaigns
  • Meta Lead Ads
  • Google Lead Forms
  • Offline registration forms
  • Any future digital or physical channels through which PARPL collects personal information.

4. What is Consent?

For the purpose of this Policy, consent means a freely given, specific, informed, unambiguous, and affirmative indication by which an individual agrees to the collection, use, storage, sharing, or other processing of their personal information for one or more specified purposes.

Consent must be:

  • Voluntary.
  • Informed.
  • Specific.
  • Clearly communicated.
  • Capable of being withdrawn.
  • Obtained before processing where required by applicable law.

Silence, inactivity, pre-ticked boxes, or implied assumptions shall not be treated as valid consent where explicit consent is required.

5. When We Seek Consent

PARPL may request consent before collecting or processing personal information in circumstances including, but not limited to:

  • Student registration.
  • Admission enquiries.
  • Career counselling.
  • Application assistance.
  • University shortlisting.
  • Document uploads.
  • Scholarship guidance.
  • Visa support.
  • Education loan assistance.
  • Newsletter subscriptions.
  • Marketing communications.
  • WhatsApp updates.
  • SMS notifications.
  • Email campaigns.
  • Event registrations.
  • Webinar registrations.
  • Educational seminars.
  • MBBS Admission Predictor submissions.
  • Future AI-powered educational tools.
  • Collection of optional information not necessary for service delivery.
  • Cookie preferences.
  • Any other activity where consent is required under applicable law.

6. Types of Consent

Depending upon the service provided, PARPL may obtain different forms of consent.

Express Consent

Express consent is obtained when users actively indicate their agreement through an affirmative action, such as:

  • Selecting a checkbox.
  • Clicking an "I Agree" button.
  • Digitally signing a form.
  • Providing written confirmation.
  • Giving verbal confirmation during recorded counselling sessions where appropriate.

Express consent is generally required for:

  • Registration.
  • Marketing communications.
  • Cookie preferences.
  • Document submission.
  • International admissions processing.
  • Optional services.

Implied Consent

Where permitted by applicable law, certain limited processing activities may rely upon implied consent arising from the user's request for services.

For example, when a student voluntarily submits an enquiry requesting counselling, PARPL may use the contact information provided to respond to that enquiry.

Implied consent shall not be relied upon where explicit consent is required by law.

Parental or Guardian Consent

Where users are minors or where required under applicable law, consent shall be obtained from a parent or legal guardian before processing the personal information of the child.

7. Information Provided Before Seeking Consent

Before requesting consent, PARPL will make reasonable efforts to inform individuals about:

  • The identity of PARPL.
  • The purpose of data collection.
  • The categories of personal information being collected.
  • Whether providing information is mandatory or optional.
  • How the information will be used.
  • Whether information may be shared with universities, partners, or service providers.
  • The retention period, where applicable.
  • The individual's rights.
  • How consent may be withdrawn.
  • Where additional information may be obtained through our Privacy Policy.

8. Consent Collection Methods

Consent may be obtained through various channels including:

  • Website registration forms.
  • Admission enquiry forms.
  • Application portals.
  • Cookie Consent Banner.
  • Student Portal.
  • Digital signatures.
  • Mobile applications (where applicable).
  • Email confirmations.
  • WhatsApp opt-in messages.
  • SMS opt-ins.
  • Event registration forms.
  • Webinar registration forms.
  • Paper-based consent forms.
  • Recorded verbal consent where appropriate.
  • Electronic agreements.
  • Future digital services introduced by PARPL.

9. Recording and Management of Consent

Where consent is required under applicable law or PARPL's internal policies, PARPL shall maintain appropriate records demonstrating that valid consent has been obtained.

Depending upon the nature of the service, consent records may include:

  • Name of the individual providing consent.
  • Date and time consent was provided.
  • Method through which consent was obtained.
  • Version of the applicable policy accepted.
  • Purpose(s) for which consent was provided.
  • Communication preferences selected.
  • Cookie preferences selected.
  • Parent or guardian details where applicable.
  • IP address or device information where technically appropriate and legally permissible.
  • Any subsequent modifications or withdrawal of consent.

Consent records shall be securely maintained and accessed only by authorized personnel who require such access for legitimate business, operational, compliance, or legal purposes.

10. Withdrawal of Consent

Individuals may withdraw their consent at any time, subject to applicable laws and contractual obligations.

Consent may be withdrawn by:

  • Updating communication preferences through the Website or Student Portal, where available.
  • Changing Cookie Preferences through the Cookie Settings available on the Website.
  • Using the unsubscribe option included in marketing emails.
  • Contacting PARPL through the designated privacy contact details published on the Website.
  • Submitting a written request to PARPL.

Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before the withdrawal became effective.

Please note that withdrawing consent for certain processing activities may affect PARPL's ability to provide some or all requested services. Where processing is essential for delivering counselling, admission assistance, document verification, or other requested educational services, PARPL may be unable to continue providing those services after consent has been withdrawn.

11. Updating Consent Preferences

PARPL recognizes that users may wish to modify their privacy preferences over time.

Users may update their consent preferences regarding:

  • Marketing communications.
  • Email communications.
  • WhatsApp communications.
  • SMS communications.
  • Newsletter subscriptions.
  • Event invitations.
  • Educational updates.
  • Cookie preferences.
  • Optional data collection activities.
  • Future digital services introduced by PARPL.

Updated preferences will be implemented within a reasonable period, subject to technical and operational requirements.

12. Cookie Consent

PARPL uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with its Cookie Policy.

When users first visit the Website, they will be presented with a Cookie Consent Banner allowing them to:

  • Accept All Cookies.
  • Reject Non-Essential Cookies.
  • Customize Cookie Preferences.

Strictly Necessary Cookies do not require user consent where permitted by applicable law because they are essential for the operation, security, and functionality of the Website.

Consent for Functional, Analytics, and Marketing Cookies shall be obtained where required by applicable law.

Users may change their Cookie Preferences at any time through the Cookie Settings available on the Website.

13. Marketing and Promotional Consent

PARPL believes that educational communications should be relevant, useful, and respectful of user preferences.

Where required, PARPL shall obtain consent before sending:

  • Admission alerts.
  • Scholarship opportunities.
  • University updates.
  • Educational newsletters.
  • Career guidance articles.
  • Promotional offers.
  • Event invitations.
  • Webinar invitations.
  • Study abroad updates.
  • MBBS admission notifications.
  • Future educational products and services.

Marketing consent is entirely voluntary.

Users may withdraw marketing consent at any time without affecting their ability to receive essential service-related communications relating to counselling appointments, admission applications, payments, documentation, or other requested services.

14. WhatsApp, SMS and Telephone Communications

PARPL may communicate with students, parents, or other users through WhatsApp, SMS, or telephone calls for purposes including:

  • Counselling appointments.
  • Admission updates.
  • Application status.
  • Missing documentation.
  • Scholarship information.
  • Visa guidance.
  • Event reminders.
  • Service notifications.
  • Educational announcements.

Where promotional or marketing communications are sent through these channels, PARPL shall obtain consent where required by applicable law.

Users may opt out of promotional communications while continuing to receive essential service-related communications necessary for the delivery of requested services.

15. Email Communications

PARPL may use email communications for:

  • Registration confirmations.
  • Admission guidance.
  • Counselling schedules.
  • Application updates.
  • Document verification.
  • Payment acknowledgements.
  • Policy updates.
  • Educational newsletters.
  • Marketing communications.
  • Service notifications.

Users may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option included within the email or by contacting PARPL directly.

Operational and transactional emails necessary for providing requested services may continue to be sent even after marketing consent has been withdrawn.

16. Consent for Minors

PARPL provides educational counselling services to students, many of whom may be below eighteen (18) years of age.

Where required under applicable law, consent for the collection and processing of personal information relating to minors shall be obtained from a parent or lawful guardian before such information is processed.

Parents or guardians may:

  • Review information submitted on behalf of the minor.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Withdraw consent where legally permissible.
  • Contact PARPL regarding privacy concerns affecting the minor.

PARPL reserves the right to request reasonable verification of the identity and authority of the parent or guardian before acting upon such requests.

17. Consent for International Admissions

Students applying to universities outside India acknowledge that certain personal information and supporting documents may need to be shared with educational institutions, regulatory authorities, visa authorities, scholarship providers, testing agencies, or authorized service providers located outside India for the purpose of processing applications and providing requested services.

Where required by applicable law, PARPL shall obtain appropriate consent before facilitating such international transfers.

Users acknowledge that admission and immigration processes may require disclosure of academic, identification, financial, and supporting documentation to the relevant authorities and institutions.

18. Consent for Digital Tools and Future Technologies

PARPL may introduce additional digital services, student portals, mobile applications, automated educational guidance tools, personalization features, artificial intelligence solutions, and other technology-driven services as part of the Pathway Group ecosystem.

Where these services require the collection or processing of additional personal information beyond the purposes already disclosed, PARPL shall obtain consent where required by applicable law before such processing begins.

The use of educational guidance tools, including the MBBS Admission Predictor, is voluntary. Any information submitted through such tools will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy and this Consent Management Policy.

19. Third-Party Consent

Where PARPL engages authorized third-party service providers to assist in delivering requested services, personal information may be shared only to the extent necessary for those purposes and in accordance with applicable laws.

Such third parties may include:

  • Universities and educational institutions.
  • Admission partners.
  • Visa service providers.
  • Payment gateway providers.
  • Cloud hosting providers.
  • Technology vendors.
  • Customer communication platforms.
  • Customer relationship management providers.
  • Government authorities where legally required.

PARPL does not authorize third parties to use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services requested by the user.

20. Changes to this Policy

PARPL reserves the right to amend or update this Consent Management Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulatory requirements, technology, business operations, or the services offered through the Pathway Group ecosystem.

The latest version of this Policy will always be published on www.parpl.org together with the updated "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the Website or PARPL's services after publication of an updated Policy constitutes acknowledgement of the revised Policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.

21. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Consent Management Policy, wish to update or withdraw your consent, or have concerns regarding the processing of your personal information, please contact:

Pathway Academic Resource Private Limited (PARPL)
A Pathway Group Company

Corporate Identification Number (CIN):
U80300GJ2013PTC076270

Registered Office:
404, Atlantis Heights,
Opp. Vadiwadi Fire Station,
Sarabhai Main Road,
Vadodara – 390023, Gujarat, India.

Website:
www.parpl.org

Privacy Email:
privacy@parpl.org