Terms of Data Use
Effective Date: 15/03/2026
Last Updated: 5/03/2026
Version: 1.0
1. Introduction
TISCA ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India).
This page explains:
- What personal data we collect
- How it is used
- With whom it is shared
- Your rights under applicable law
By using TISCA's application services, you agree to the practices described below.
2. Role of Parties
2.1 TISCA - Data Fiduciary
TISCA acts as the Data Fiduciary for the personal data you provide on our platform.
2.2 Edumilestones - Application Processing Partner
Edumilestones acts as an Application Processing Partner and processes personal data strictly for the purpose of university application submission and management.
3. Categories of Personal Data Collected
TISCA may collect and process:
- Full name
- Contact details (email, phone number)
- Academic history
- Test scores
- Course preferences
- Intake preferences
- Application status information
4. Document Collection & Storage
- Edumilestones collects and stores all application documents, including but not limited to transcripts, SOPs, LORs, identity documents, and supporting materials.
- TISCA does not store copies of these documents.
- TISCA may have read-only access to document status and related information for:
- Application tracking
- Student support
- Status updates
5. Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal data is used strictly for the following purposes:
5.1 Application Processing
- Sharing your profile details with Edumilestones
- Submitting applications to selected universities
- Managing application lifecycle updates
5.2 Application Updates & Alerts
- Informing you of status updates
- Document requirements
- University communications
- Offer decisions
- Deadlines
5.3 Application Support & Guidance
- Providing relevant guidance materials
- Sharing resources to strengthen your application
- Offering support related to your submitted applications
Your data will not be used for unrelated purposes without obtaining additional consent.
6. Data Sharing
Your personal data may be shared with:
- Edumilestones (for application processing)
- Universities to which you apply
- Authorized service providers strictly supporting application operations
We do not sell your personal data.
7. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained:
- For the duration of your active application cycle
- As required for compliance, dispute resolution, or regulatory obligations
- Until consent withdrawal, where applicable
8. Your Rights Under DPDP Act
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of personal data (subject to legal limitations)
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of incapacity or death
To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@tisca.ai
Withdrawal may affect our ability to continue processing your application.
9. Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
10. Updates to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page, along with the updated effective date.
