Your Privacy Matters

Last updated: January 5, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Apar Academy ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our AI-powered learning platform. We are committed to maintaining your trust and protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Key Points Summary

Data Collection

We collect only essential information to provide personalized learning experiences

Data Protection

Your data is encrypted and protected using industry-standard security measures

No Data Selling

We NEVER sell your personal data to third parties or advertisers

Google OAuth

We only access basic profile info (name, email, picture) when you sign in with Google

Your Control

You can access, modify, or delete your data at any time

Secure Storage

All data is stored securely with encryption at rest and in transit

Google Sign-In & OAuth Data

Apar Academy offers Google Sign-In as a convenient authentication option. When you choose to sign in with Google, we access limited information from your Google account to create and manage your Apar Academy account.

What Google Data We Access:

Email Address: Used as your unique account identifier and for essential communications about your account
Name: Used to personalize your learning experience and display in your profile
Profile Picture: Optionally displayed on your Apar Academy profile (you can change or remove this)

How We Use Google Data:

To authenticate your identity and provide secure access to your account
To create and maintain your user profile on our platform
To personalize your learning experience with your name
To send essential account-related communications (password resets, security alerts)

What We DO NOT Do With Your Google Data:

We do NOT sell your Google data to third parties
We do NOT use your Google data for advertising purposes
We do NOT share your Google data with data brokers or resellers
We do NOT access your Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar, or any other Google services
We do NOT transfer your Google data to third parties except as necessary to provide our services

Google's Limited Use Disclosure:

Apar Academy's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Revoking Google Access:

You can revoke Apar Academy's access to your Google account at any time by visiting your Google Account Permissions. Note that revoking access may limit your ability to sign in to your Apar Academy account.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our educational services:

Account Information (collected during registration):

Name and email address (from direct registration or Google Sign-In)
Profile picture (optional, from Google or uploaded by you)
Password (hashed and encrypted, only for email registrations)
Contact preferences and notification settings

Learning Data (collected during your use of the platform):

Courses enrolled and chapters accessed
Quiz scores, test results, and assignment submissions
Study progress and time spent on content
Notes, bookmarks, and learning preferences
AI tutor conversation history (to improve personalized learning)

Technical Data (automatically collected):

Device type, operating system, and browser information
IP address (for security and approximate location)
Session cookies and authentication tokens
Error logs and performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Authentication: To verify your identity and provide secure access to your account
Personalization: To customize your learning experience, recommend courses, and track progress
Communication: To send essential account notifications, course updates, and support responses
Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our platform (aggregated, anonymized data)
Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse of our services
AI Features: To power personalized AI tutoring and generate customized study materials
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests

Information Sharing & Third Parties

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, payment processing) under strict confidentiality agreements
AI Services: With AI model providers to deliver personalized tutoring (data is anonymized where possible)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
Safety: To protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and the public
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific data

Data Security & Storage

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 (HTTPS)
Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with strong salting
JWT tokens are used for secure session management
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Access controls and principle of least privilege for staff
Data stored in secure PostgreSQL databases with regular backups
Incident response procedures for potential data breaches

International Data Transfers

Our servers are primarily located in India. If you access our services from outside India, please note:

Your data may be transferred to and processed in India
We ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers
We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR where applicable
Standard contractual clauses are used for transfers to third-party processors

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, security, and basic functionality
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform (anonymized)
Performance Cookies: Monitor and improve platform performance

We do NOT use cookies for third-party advertising or tracking across other websites. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion request
Learning Progress: Retained while your account is active
Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
Security Logs: Retained for 1 year for security analysis
Support Communications: Retained for 3 years
Anonymized Analytics: May be retained indefinitely for research purposes

You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or use the settings in your account dashboard.

Right to Access

Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you

Right to Rectification

Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile

Right to Deletion

Request permanent deletion of your account and personal data

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Restrict Processing

Limit how we process your personal information

Right to Object

Object to processing for certain purposes like marketing

Right to Withdraw Consent

Revoke previously given consent at any time

Right to Lodge Complaint

File a complaint with a data protection authority

Account & Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and all associated personal data at any time.

How to Delete Your Account:

Navigate to your Account Settings in your dashboard
Click on "Delete Account" option
Confirm your decision
Alternatively, email us at [email protected] with your deletion request

What Happens When You Delete Your Account:

Your personal information (name, email, profile) will be permanently deleted
Your learning progress and course data will be removed
Any active subscriptions will be cancelled
This action is irreversible
Some data may be retained for legal compliance (up to 90 days)

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Apar Academy is designed for students of various ages, including those under 18. We take children's privacy seriously:

Users under 13 years of age require verifiable parental consent before creating an account
We collect only the minimum necessary information from minor users
Parents/guardians can review, modify, or delete their child's personal information by contacting us
We do not serve behavioral advertising to users we know are under 13
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

Questions About Your Privacy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.

Email: [email protected]

Data Protection Officer: [email protected]

Address: Apar Academy, India

Contact Privacy Team View Terms of Service

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes:

We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
We will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our platform
For significant changes affecting your data rights, we may ask for your renewed consent
Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy

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Your Privacy Matters

Last updated: January 5, 2026