1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 This Age and Eligibility Policy (“Policy”) sets forth the eligibility requirements, parental consent provisions, and responsibilities governing the use of the website https://globalvisionandcareers.com/ (“Website” or “Platform”), owned and operated by GVISION AND CAREERS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED (operating under the brand name “Global Vision and Careers”) (“Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”).
1.2 This Policy is formulated to ensure that all users accessing or availing the Company’s services are legally competent to contract and that the personal data of minors is processed only in compliance with applicable Indian and international data protection laws.
1.3 The Company is committed to protecting the interests of users and to upholding legal safeguards in accordance with the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and relevant international standards including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Article 8 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT
2.1 The use of this Website and its services is strictly restricted to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or above and who are competent to contract under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
2.2 Individuals below the age of eighteen (18) years (“Minors”) may access or use the Website only with the consent and supervision of a parent or lawful guardian, who shall be deemed to have accepted this Policy and the Terms and Conditions of the Website on behalf of the minor.
2.3 The Company does not knowingly collect, process, or store personal data from any individual under the age of eighteen (18) years without verified parental consent.
3. PARENTAL CONSENT AND RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Parents or legal guardians providing consent for a minor’s use of the Website shall:
(a) Ensure that the minor’s use is lawful, appropriate, and for educational or informational purposes only;
(b) Provide accurate and truthful information during any registration or communication; and
(c) Assume full responsibility for the minor’s access, actions, and obligations under any engagement or contract entered on the Website.
3.2 The Company reserves the right to verify parental consent, seek documentary evidence, or request additional details where necessary to confirm the eligibility of a user.
3.3 In the event that verifiable consent is not provided upon request, the Company may, at its discretion, restrict, suspend, or terminate the user’s access to the Website and its services.
4. MISREPRESENTATION AND UNAUTHORISED USE
4.1 Any person who misrepresents their age, identity, or consent status to gain access to restricted features of the Website shall be deemed in breach of this Policy and applicable law.
4.2 The Company reserves the right to:
(a) Deny or terminate access to such users;
(b) Remove any associated accounts or data; and
(c) Initiate appropriate legal or remedial measures as permitted under law.
5. PROCESSING OF MINORS’ DATA
5.1 The Company processes personal data of minors only in strict compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and allied regulations.
5.2 Specifically:
(a) Personal data of minors shall not be processed in a manner likely to cause harm;
(b) No personal data of minors shall be used for targeted advertising, profiling, or behavioral tracking; and
(c) All personal data of minors shall be deleted upon withdrawal of consent or upon attaining majority, whichever is earlier.
5.3 Parents or guardians may at any time exercise the rights of access, correction, or deletion of their ward’s data by submitting a written request to the Grievance Officer.
6. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
6.1 Parents or guardians who consent to a minor’s use of the Website agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from such use.
6.2 The Company shall not be liable for unauthorised access or use by minors where parental supervision was lacking or where misrepresentation of age has occurred.
7. REMOVAL OF MINOR DATA AND ENFORCEMENT
7.1 If the Company becomes aware that personal data of a minor has been collected or retained without valid consent, it shall take immediate steps to delete such data and, where appropriate, disable the associated account.
7.2 The Company may also notify the parent or guardian regarding the corrective action taken, where identification is possible.
8. POLICY REVIEW AND UPDATES
8.1 This Policy shall be reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws, including any amendments to the DPDP Act or the IT Rules.
8.2 The Company reserves the right to modify or update this Policy at its discretion. Any such changes shall be reflected on the Website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
9. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and any disputes arising hereunder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at Hyderabad, Telangana.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions, verifications, or requests relating to age eligibility, parental consent, or deletion of minor data, please contact:
GVISION AND CAREERS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
Brand Name: Global Vision and Careers
To Grievance Officer
