Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our learning platform ("[LEGAL NAME - TO BE UPDATED AFTER REGISTRATION]"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account (name, email address, password)
• Complete your user profile (profile picture, timezone, bio)
• Enroll in courses or projects
• Make payments (billing information processed by third-party payment providers)
• Submit assignments or feedback
• Contact us for support

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, courses accessed)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Learning progress and performance data

2.3 Educational Data

We collect educational data including:

• Course enrollments and completions
• Assignment submissions and grades
• Quiz results and assessment scores
• Feedback from mentors
• Gamification data (points, badges, achievements)
• Progress tracking information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our platform
• Process your enrollments and manage your account
• Track your learning progress and performance
• Facilitate communication between students and mentors
• Process payments and prevent fraud
• Send you notifications about your courses and activities
• Improve and personalize your learning experience
• Analyze usage patterns and platform performance
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you give us explicit permission.

4.2 With Mentors and Instructors

When you enroll in a course or project, relevant information (name, progress, submissions) is shared with assigned mentors and instructors.

4.3 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers:

• Payment processors: Razorpay, Stripe
• Video hosting: Mux for course videos
• Cloud hosting: Storage providers
• Analytics: Platform usage analysis
• Email services: Notification delivery

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Secure Authentication: Industry-standard session management
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and updates
• Access Controls: Role-based permissions
• Secure Payments: PCI-compliant payment processing

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our support channels.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand platform usage
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: