1. Introduction
Welcome to PrepNest. We are dedicated to creating a trusted platform for students and content providers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services to buy, sell, or view educational notes. This policy applies to all users, including Students and Providers.
2. Information We Collect
To provide a seamless and secure experience, we collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your full name, email address, and phone number. This is essential for creating your account, verification, and communication.
- Profile Information: You may optionally provide a profile photo to personalize your account.
- Provider Information: Users who sign up as "Providers" to sell notes may be required to provide additional information, including payment details (e.g., bank account or UPI ID) for receiving payouts.
- Transaction Data: We maintain a record of the notes you purchase or sell. However, we do not store sensitive payment information like credit/debit card numbers. All payments are processed through a secure third-party payment gateway.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:
- Account Management: To create, manage, and secure your PrepNest account.
- Identity Verification: To ensure the authenticity of our users, especially Providers.
- Service Delivery: To process transactions, grant access to purchased notes, and facilitate payouts to Providers.
- Personalization: To display personalized educational resources, recommendations, and relevant advertisements based on your interests and usage.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your privacy is our priority. PrepNest does not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following limited scenarios:
- Payment Processors: We share transaction information with secure third-party payment gateways to process your payments and payouts.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal process, such as a court order or government request.
5. Advertisements
To keep our platform running, advertisements may be displayed within the app. Here’s how we handle data for ads:
- Advertisements may use anonymized and aggregated usage data (e.g., popular subjects, general user trends) to enhance relevance.
- We do not share your personal information (like your name, email, or phone number) with our advertising partners.
6. User Control and Data Rights
We believe you should have control over your data. You have the right to:
- Access and Modify: You can access and update your personal information at any time directly from your account settings in the app.
- Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and associated personal data. Please note that we may need to retain certain transaction records for legal and accounting purposes.
7. Data Security
We are committed to protecting your data. We employ reasonable security measures, including encryption and secure server protocols, to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from it are governed by the laws of the **Republic of India**.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes. Your continued use of the PrepNest app after an update constitutes your consent to the new policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: iamadeelchaudhary@gmail.com