Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect your information.
Introduction
Welcome to Sikkharthi ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at sikkharthi.com (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Platform.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide to Us
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when:
- Creating an account (name, email address, username, password)
- Completing your profile (educational background, institution, interests)
- Participating in exams and quizzes
- Posting content, comments, or questions
- Uploading files or study materials
- Communicating with us via contact forms or support channels
- Participating in surveys or providing feedback
2. Information Automatically Collected
When you access our Platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used, search queries, exam performance
- Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
3. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information when you:
- Sign up using social media accounts (Google, Facebook)
- Share content from our Platform on social media
- Interact with our advertisements on other websites
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: Create and manage your account, deliver educational content, track exam performance
- Personalization: Customize your learning experience, recommend relevant content, personalize notifications
- Communication: Send updates, notifications, newsletters, and important announcements
- Analytics: Understand usage patterns, improve features, and optimize Platform performance
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- Research & Development: Develop new features and improve educational offerings
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
1. With Your Consent
We may share your information when you explicitly give us permission to do so.
2. Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Platform, such as:
- Cloud hosting and storage providers
- Analytics and monitoring services
- Email delivery services
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- Customer support tools
3. Public Information
Information you choose to make public, such as posts, comments, and leaderboard rankings, may be visible to other users of the Platform.
4. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes or government requests
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Sikkharthi, our users, or others
- Prevent fraud or security threats
5. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and monitoring
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Cookie Management: Control cookie preferences through your browser settings
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@sikkharthi.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except for information we must retain for legal compliance.
Children's Privacy
Our Platform is intended for students aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Platform.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function properly
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Note: This Privacy Policy applies only to Sikkharthi and does not cover third-party websites or services that may be linked from our Platform. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.