Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DataEngineeringTamil.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our SQL learning platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Account Data: Name, email address, username
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Razorpay (we don't store card details)
• Profile Preferences: Language preference, learning goals

Usage Information:

• Learning Progress: Questions attempted, correct answers, completion rates
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Platform Analytics: Feature usage, time spent, navigation patterns

Automatically Collected Data:

• Session information and login times
• SQL queries submitted (for learning purposes)
• Error logs and platform performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery:

• Provide personalized SQL learning experience
• Track your progress and achievements
• Process subscription payments
• Send important account and service updates

Platform Improvement:

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our content
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features based on user needs

Communication:

• Send welcome emails and onboarding information
• Provide customer support responses
• Share relevant educational content (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

Service Providers:

• Razorpay: Payment processing (they have their own privacy policy)
• Replit: Hosting and database services
• SendGrid: Email delivery service

Legal Requirements:

• When required by law or court order
• To protect our rights or safety
• To prevent fraud or security threats

Business Transfers:

• In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Users will be notified of any ownership changes

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database storage with encryption
• Regular security audits and updates
• Single-session enforcement to prevent account sharing

Access Controls:

• Limited employee access to personal data
• Multi-factor authentication for admin accounts
• Regular access reviews and monitoring

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your learning progress data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights:

Email us at dataengineeringtamil@gmail.com with subject "Privacy Request"

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Essential: Login sessions and platform functionality
• Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our platform
• Preferences: Remembering your language and settings

Cookie Management:

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work without essential cookies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Learning Progress: Indefinitely (unless you request deletion)
• Payment Records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Analytics Data: 24 months in anonymized form

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored in India through our hosting provider Replit. Any international transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards in place.

11. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our platform
• Updated "Last Modified" date