Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27 October 2026

1. Introduction

Junior Talent Search (JTS) is an educational initiative of Scholar Axis, accessible at https://jts.scholaraxis.org/.

JTS aims to support school students through talent search examinations, educational assessments, study materials, practice questions, and other learning opportunities.

We recognise the importance of protecting the personal information of students, parents, guardians, and other website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how JTS may collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when users visit the JTS website, register for examinations, access educational resources, participate in assessments, or contact us.

JTS operates as an initiative of Scholar Axis. The organisation legally responsible for the processing of personal information will be identified through the official organisational details and contact information published by Scholar Axis.

Where parental consent or another form of consent is required under applicable law, it will be obtained before the relevant processing takes place.

2. Information We May Collect

The information collected depends on the JTS service used, the student's participation, and the features enabled for the relevant examination.

2.1 Student Registration Information

When students register for JTS examinations or programmes, we may collect:

• Student's full name.
• Class or grade.
• School name.
• Email address.
• Mobile number or other contact information.
• Parent or guardian details, where applicable.
• Subject and examination selections.
• Registration identification numbers.
• Other information necessary to administer the relevant programme.

We aim to collect only the information reasonably necessary for the stated educational and administrative purposes.

2.2 Academic and Examination Information

When a student participates in a JTS examination or assessment, we may collect:

• Examination answers and submissions.
• Test scores and results.
• Rankings and performance records.
• Examination attendance and participation details.
• Certificate and award information.
• Responses to practice tests and learning activities.
• Records relating to examination disputes or suspected misconduct.

This information helps us administer examinations, evaluate performance, maintain academic records, and provide relevant results or certificates.

2.3 Technical Information

When users access the JTS website, technical information may be collected through the website infrastructure, security logs, or enabled services.

This may include:

• IP address.
• Browser and device information.
• Operating system details.
• Pages visited and website interactions.
• Date and time of access.
• Technical error and security logs.
• Information about the performance of website features.

We may use this information to maintain the website, investigate technical issues, improve reliability, and protect against unauthorised activity.

2.4 Webcam Snapshots, Photographs, and Examination Recordings

Some JTS examinations may use online monitoring or identity-verification features.

Where applicable, the system may collect photographs, webcam snapshots, video recordings, or other examination-monitoring information, depending on the actual features enabled.

Such information may be used to:

• Support examination identity verification.
• Review compliance with examination rules.
• Investigate suspected impersonation or misconduct.
• Maintain examination integrity.

The relevant monitoring requirements and purposes will be communicated before the examination. Any legally required consent will be obtained before the relevant information is collected.

JTS does not claim that all examinations collect webcam snapshots, photographs, or recordings. The applicable arrangements depend on the examination and the technology used.

2.5 Communication Information

If you contact us through email, website forms, or other official channels, we may collect your contact details, the contents of your enquiry, and information reasonably necessary to respond.

Please avoid submitting passwords or unnecessary sensitive information in communications.

3. How We Use Personal Information

JTS may use personal information for the following purposes.

3.1 Student Registration

To register students, maintain participant records, verify eligibility, manage accounts, and provide access to examinations and educational resources.

3.2 Conducting Talent Search Examinations

To administer online examinations, process submissions, evaluate answers, calculate scores, and maintain examination records.

3.3 Providing Free Study Materials

To provide access to practice questions, subject-based resources, learning materials, and other educational content made available through JTS.

3.4 Results and Certificates

To process examination results, determine rankings according to programme rules, issue eligible certificates, and maintain records of academic achievements.

3.5 Communication

To send necessary registration confirmations, examination instructions, schedule updates, result notifications, and responses to student or parent enquiries.

3.6 Examination Integrity and Security

Where appropriate, to investigate suspected examination misconduct, prevent impersonation, protect accounts, and maintain the integrity of the examination process.

3.7 Website Maintenance and Improvement

To identify technical problems, analyse website performance where appropriate, improve usability, and protect the security of JTS systems.

3.8 Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, resolve disputes, and protect the rights and safety of users.

3.9 Optional Educational Updates

Where permitted by law and subject to any required consent, we may communicate information about new examinations, educational programmes, or learning opportunities.

Users may opt out of promotional communications where an appropriate option is available. Essential communications concerning registration or examinations may still be sent when necessary.

4. Children's Privacy and Parental Consent

JTS is designed for school students, many of whom may be children under applicable law.

We recognise that children's personal information requires particular care.

Where applicable law requires verifiable parental or guardian consent, we will obtain it before processing the child's personal information for the relevant purpose.

We aim to:

• Request only information reasonably necessary for the relevant service.
• Explain how registration and examination information will be used.
• Communicate relevant examination-monitoring requirements before participation.
• Apply appropriate access controls to student records.
• Handle children's information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
• Provide appropriate channels for parents and guardians to raise privacy concerns.

Parents and legal guardians should review the registration requirements and relevant notices before allowing a child to participate.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child's information has been collected or used improperly, they may contact us through the official Scholar Axis website.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The JTS website may use cookies or similar technologies, depending on its configuration.

These technologies may be used to:

• Maintain login sessions.
• Support authentication and account security.
• Remember certain preferences.
• Monitor website functionality.
• Analyse website performance, where applicable.

Essential cookies may be necessary for registration, login, or examination functionality.

Non-essential analytics or advertising technologies, if used, will be handled in accordance with applicable consent requirements.

Users may manage cookies through their browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

The specific cookies and technologies used depend on the services enabled on the JTS website.

6. Sharing of Student Information

JTS does not intend to make student personal information publicly available without an appropriate purpose and legal basis.

Information may be shared in the following circumstances:

6.1 Authorised Educational Administrators

Relevant information may be made available to authorised personnel responsible for registration, examination administration, academic assessment, certificates, or student support.

6.2 Technical and Hosting Providers

We may use service providers to host the website, maintain examination systems, send emails, store records, or provide other technical services.

These providers should access or process personal information only as permitted by applicable arrangements and law.

6.3 Examination and Certificate Services

Where an external examination platform or certificate service is used, relevant information may be shared as necessary to provide that service.

6.4 Legal Obligations

We may disclose information where required by applicable law, a valid legal process, or a lawful request from a competent authority.

6.5 Protection of Students and Website Security

Information may be processed or disclosed where reasonably necessary and legally permitted to investigate suspected fraud, address examination misconduct, protect users, or safeguard website systems.

6.6 Consent or Other Lawful Grounds

Information may be shared for a specific purpose where the necessary consent has been obtained or another lawful basis applies.

We do not sell student personal information as a business practice.

7. Publication of Results, Rankings, and Achievements

JTS may provide examination results, rankings, certificates, or achievement records to students and their parents or guardians.

If a programme intends to publish student names, ranks, school details, photographs, or other identifiable information publicly, the purpose and scope of the publication should be disclosed in advance.

Any required consent or other lawful basis must be established before the information is published.

We aim to limit public disclosure to the information reasonably necessary for the stated purpose.

8. Data Storage and Retention

JTS retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide its educational services, maintain examination records, issue or verify certificates, resolve disputes, and meet applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the relevant programme.

For example:

• Registration information may be retained for programme administration.
• Examination submissions and results may be retained for verification and recordkeeping.
• Certificate information may be retained to verify issued certificates.
• Technical logs may be retained for security and troubleshooting.
• Consent and compliance records may be retained where required by law.

When personal information is no longer required, we will take appropriate steps to delete, anonymise, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

9. Security of Personal Information

JTS aims to use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

Depending on the systems in use, these safeguards may include access restrictions, authentication controls, secure connections, software updates, backups, and security monitoring.

No online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should keep their login credentials confidential and report suspected unauthorised account access promptly.

Where a personal data breach occurs, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

10. Third-Party Services

JTS may use or link to external educational platforms, learning management systems, hosting providers, video conferencing services, payment providers, or other third-party websites.

These services may have their own privacy policies and data-handling practices.

When a user accesses an external service, the relevant provider may collect or process information according to its own policies and applicable law.

Users and parents should review the privacy terms of third-party services before submitting personal information through them.

11. International Data Processing

Some technical or hosting providers may process or store information outside India.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, JTS and the organisation responsible for the relevant processing will comply with applicable legal requirements, including any relevant restrictions and safeguards.

The location of data storage may depend on the hosting and technical services used.

12. Privacy Rights and Requests

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have rights concerning their personal information, including the right to:

• Request information about the processing of their personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of personal information where legally applicable.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Raise a grievance concerning the handling of personal information.
• Exercise other rights available under applicable data protection law.

Parents or legal guardians may exercise relevant rights on behalf of children where legally authorised.

Requests will be reviewed and handled in accordance with applicable law. Information may need to be retained where a legal obligation or another lawful ground applies.

13. Compliance with Indian Data Protection Law

JTS aims to handle personal information in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and relevant rules and notifications to the extent in force and applicable to the relevant processing activity.

Requirements may vary depending on the nature of the service, the type of personal information, the applicable legal basis, and the provisions in force at the relevant time.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit any legal rights available to students, parents, guardians, or other users.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

JTS may update this Privacy Policy when its educational programmes, examination technology, data practices, or legal requirements change.

The revised policy will be published on this page with an updated date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing relevant changes.

Users and parents are encouraged to review this page periodically.

15. Contact for Privacy Questions and Complaints

For questions about student information, registration data, examination monitoring, results, or this Privacy Policy, please contact Scholar Axis through the official contact details published on its website.

Junior Talent Search Website: https://jts.scholaraxis.org/

Scholar Axis Website: https://scholaraxis.org/

Please clearly describe your privacy enquiry and include relevant registration details where necessary. Do not send passwords or unnecessary sensitive personal information.

We will review and respond to privacy requests and complaints in accordance with applicable law.

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