Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Tuition.in ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website https://tuition.in and related services. This Privacy Policy applies to all users including students, parents, tutors, schools, coaching institutes, and other educational service providers.

By using our platform, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you use our services:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Location and address details
• Educational background and preferences
• Profile information (for institutional listings)
• Reviews and ratings you provide
• Communication records with institutions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our platform
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Educational Institutions

When educational institutions create listings, they provide information about their services, facilities, fees, contact details, and other relevant data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our educational directory platform
• Matching: To help students find suitable tutors, schools, and coaching institutes
• Communication: To send updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Safety: To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Educational Institutions

When you express interest in a tutor, school, or coaching institute, we may share your contact information with them to facilitate communication.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as hosting, analytics, and payment processing services.

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Tuition.in, our users, or the public

4.4 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

Important: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure data storage and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited employee access to personal data

Note: While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use our services at your own risk.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restrict Processing: Request restriction of how we process your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our platform.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for students of all ages, often with parental involvement. If you are under 18, please ensure you have parental consent before providing any personal information.

Parents can request access to, modification of, or deletion of their child's information by contacting us at [email protected]

9. Third-Party Websites

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites (such as educational institution websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to India and other countries where we operate.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: