Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

At IITx, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mentorship platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name, email address, and profile information
Educational background and professional experience
IIT verification details (email domain, LinkedIn profile)
Profile photos and bio information
Communication preferences and availability

Usage Information

Session booking and attendance records
Messages and communications on the platform
Search queries and mentor preferences
Ratings and reviews
Platform usage analytics and behavior

Technical Information

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Log files and usage patterns

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our mentorship platform services
To verify IIT alumni status and maintain platform integrity
To facilitate mentor-mentee matching and communications
To process payments and manage bookings
To send important updates and notifications
To improve our platform through analytics and user feedback
To prevent fraud and ensure platform safety
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

Your profile information is visible to other platform users to facilitate mentorship connections.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in platform operations, payment processing, and analytics.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Secure payment processing through certified providers
Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand platform usage
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@iitx.com

Address: IITx Privacy Team, 123 Tech Park, Bangalore, India 560001

Phone: +91-80-1234-5678

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.