Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Dr. Malhar Paneliya (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operator of CutoffRank (cutoffrank.com), collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services.

Who we are

CutoffRank is a sole proprietorship operated by Dr. Malhar Paneliya, a medical graduate from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur. The business is based in Maharashtra, India, and operates under Indian jurisdiction including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).

Information we collect

We collect the following categories of information:

1. Information you provide directly

• NEET UG or INICET exam marks and rank
• Category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS and similar)
• Home state, course preference, year, PwD status
• Email address (when you sign up or contact us)
• Phone number (when you verify via OTP)

2. Information collected automatically

• IP address and approximate location (inferred from IP)
• Browser type, device type, operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, clicks and interactions
• Referral source (which site you came from)

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyze site usage, deliver and measure advertising, and improve your experience. These technologies collect information such as your IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, clicks, and approximate location.

Some of these technologies are set by us directly. Others are set by third-party service providers we use for analytics, advertising, and operations. Third parties may place and read cookies on your browser and use web beacons or IP addresses to collect information as a result of services they provide on our website, including ad serving.

Third-party services that may collect data on this site

The following third-party services may collect, process, or use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, and similar identifiers on this site:

• Google Analytics — usage analytics provided by Google. Learn more at policies.google.com/privacy.
• Google Tag Manager — tag deployment platform provided by Google that loads other tracking and measurement scripts on this site.
• Google AdSense (when active) — advertising network provided by Google. AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You may control personalized advertising at myadcenter.google.com. Learn more about how Google uses data from partner sites at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
• Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) — measurement and advertising attribution provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Meta Pixel collects information about your visit and may be used to deliver advertising to you on Meta platforms. You may opt out of interest-based advertising from Meta at facebook.com/adpreferences.

How we use your information

We use the information to:

• Provide personalized cutoff search results and insights
• Understand how users interact with the site (analytics)
• Improve the product and fix issues
• Send OTP verification codes to your phone (when you sign up)
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations
• Display advertisements via Google AdSense
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising on third-party platforms

Data sharing

We share information with:

1. Service providers

We may share data with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf (such as analytics, advertising, email delivery, or OTP services), under confidentiality obligations. The third-party services currently active on this site are listed in the “Third-party services” section above.

2. Legal requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of users.

We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

EU/UK user consent

If you access this site from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another region that requires consent for non-essential cookies, we will request your consent through our cookie notice before placing such cookies on your device. You may change your consent preferences at any time through the cookie notice on the site.

Your rights under the DPDP Act

As a user in India, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we have about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Nominate someone to exercise these rights if you are unable to

To exercise these rights, email us at support@cutoffrank.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, generally 30 days.

Your Right to Account Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time. When you delete your account:

• Your phone number is removed from our database
• Your declared marks, state, and abroad MBBS preference are deleted
• Your search history is permanently erased
• You will not be contacted by us or any third-party agencies after deletion

Account deletion typically completes within 24-48 hours of your request. For urgent deletion requests, email support@cutoffrank.com directly.

Delete my account

Data retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Analytics data may be retained by Google according to their retention settings.

Children’s data

CutoffRank is intended for NEET UG and medical entrance aspirants, who are typically 17 years or older. If you are under 18, you may use this site only with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us at support@cutoffrank.com and we will delete it.

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on the site or email (if you have provided one). Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, email us at:

support@cutoffrank.com

Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Any disputes arising under this policy will be resolved in the courts of Maharashtra, India.