Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 03/07/2025
At SarthiQ (Legal Name: SARTHIQ EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED, referred to as "SarthiQ", "we", "our", or "us"), your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively referred to as the "Platform").
By accessing or using SarthiQ, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide better services:
a. Personal Information:
- Name, email address, phone number, educational background, college name, city, etc.
- Profile photo, bio, and any information you provide while creating a user profile.
b. Usage Information:
- Pages visited, features used, time spent, and user interactions.
- Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and cookies.
c. Content You Share:
- Posts, comments, projects, goals, updates, messages, and any multimedia content.
d. Third-party Sign-In:
- If you sign in using platforms like Google, we collect the necessary authentication data as permitted by those services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Create and manage your user account.
- Personalize your experience and suggest relevant content, peers, and opportunities.
- Allow communication and collaboration among students and institutions.
- Improve our platform, services, and offerings.
- Send platform updates, newsletters, or promotional content (you may opt-out anytime).
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Educational Institutions or Partners, with your consent or where necessary to fulfill platform functionality.
- Service Providers working on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services).
- Legal Authorities, if required under applicable law or to protect rights and safety.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in,
- Understand user behavior,
- Improve website performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
7. Children's Privacy
Our platform is intended for students above the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please write to us at info@sarthiq.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" and notify users if the changes are significant.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: