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Privacy & Policy

Data Protection Compliant (Indian Law)

Mentor Learner is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy details how we handle personal data on our platform matching teachers and students.

Table of Contents

01. Introduction

Welcome to Mentor Learner. This Privacy & Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform that connects teachers and students for home tuition, online tuition, mentoring, and learning services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy & Policy.

Important Note: Mentor Learner acts solely as a technology platform and does not provide tuition services directly.

02. Definitions

Key terms used in this Privacy & Policy have the following meanings assigned below:

PlatformThe Mentor Learner website, services, and associated systems.
UserAny individual who registers or accesses the platform.
TeacherAn educator or mentor offering services through the platform.
StudentA learner seeking home, online, or mentored instruction.
Parent/GuardianThe legal representative of a minor student.
AccountThe credentialed profile created by users to access services.
Personal DataAny data relating to an identified or identifiable person.
SubscriptionMembership tiers or transaction plans chosen by users.
ContentReviews, texts, qualifications, and media uploaded by users.
ServicesMatching systems, communications, and administrative services.

03. Information We Collect

To provide and maintain our services effectively, we may collect the following types of information:

Account InfoName, email address, phone number, and password credentials.
Profile DetailsBio, profile photo, subject expertise, and availability schedules.
Teacher QualificationsAcademic certificates, prior experience, degrees, and identity verification docs.
Student PreferencesPreferred subjects, timings, home location, and tuition modes.
Subscription RecordsChosen package tiers, billing records, and transaction histories.
CommunicationsChat logs and messages shared between Teachers, Students, and our support desk.
Device InformationIP address, browser type, operating system, and log statistics.
Location DetailsApproximate location details and addresses for home tuition arrangements.
Cookies & LogsTracking technologies used to monitor platform behavior and preserve system state.

* We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate the platform and connect users.


04. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following business and operations purposes:

  • To create, verify, and maintain user accounts.
  • To match students with relevant local teachers.
  • To handle billing, payment, and subscription plans.
  • To support client messaging and coordinate tuition schedules.
  • To optimize and improve platform functionality.
  • To diagnose technical issues and offer customer support.
  • To prevent spam, fraudulent listings, and security breaches.
  • To comply with legal obligations and regulatory orders.


06. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share limited data with trusted third parties in the following scenarios:

Platform UsersProfile details (subject, experience, rates) are shown to other users to facilitate connections.
Service ProvidersDatabase hosts, SMS coordinators, and technical partners who maintain our systems.
Payment GatewaysTrusted billing partners to process secure subscription fees.
Legal AuthoritiesTo comply with state mandates, court orders, or where public safety warrants disclosure.
Corporate TransfersIf Mentor Learner goes through a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred.

We may also compile and publish aggregate, anonymized data for platform performance research, analytics, or promotional marketing campaigns.


07. Data Security and Protection

The security of your personal data is a priority. We implement reasonable technical, operational, and physical safeguards:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit.
  • Password hashing algorithms for user credentials.
  • Access control protocols restricting database entries.
  • Periodic backups and platform logs monitoring.
  • Regular vulnerability and system security reviews.

Please remember that users are responsible for protecting their account login details. While we strive to maintain robust security, no online system can guarantee absolute safety.


08. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking identifiers to customize your platform experience. Our cookies fall into the following categories:

Essential CookiesRequired for basic session management, logins, and protection against CSRF attacks.
Functional CookiesSaves user settings, preferences, and details between sessions.
Analytics CookiesTracks site traffic patterns to improve feature design and user engagement.
Security CookiesDetects spam bots, rapid queries, and helps mitigate DDoS risks.

You can configure your browser to reject cookies. However, disabling essential or functional cookies may limit access to specific features of our platform.


09. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable local legislation, users maintain rights regarding their personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold.
  • Right to Correction: Request edits to correct outdated files.
  • Right to Deletion: Request account and data erasure.
  • Right to Restrict: Halt processing under specific terms.
  • Withdraw Consent: Rescind processing approvals given.
  • Data Portability: Retrieve structural records (where applicable).
  • Opt-out: Remove name from marketing contact lists.

To request actions on your privacy rights, please reach out via email. Note that we may verify user identity before processing credentials edits.


10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide matching and tuition services, resolve platform disputes, prevent fraudulent profiles, maintain server logs, and comply with state statutory audits.

When data is no longer necessary under these conditions, we securely wipe database files or fully anonymize the records.


11. Children's Privacy

Mentor Learner matches mentors and students, including minors. However, minor student accounts must be created and operated under parental or legal guardian supervision.

We collect only the educational profile data required to match students with mentors. Parents or guardians may contact us to inspect, correct, or request deletion of a minor student’s personal records.


12. International Data Transfers

While the platform primarily operates in India, your information may be processed on servers and shared with trusted service providers located outside India where necessary to host the platform.

We ensure that any international transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable local data protection regulations.


13. Changes to This Privacy & Policy

We may revise this Privacy & Policy from time to time. The updated version will be marked with a new “Last updated” date and posted directly on this page.

If we make material changes, we will alert users through email notifications or notices posted on the homepage of the platform before changes go into effect.


14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy & Policy, please contact our privacy desk:

REGISTERED OFFICE
MAILING ADDRESSBagaha, West Champaran,
Bihar, India