1. Introduction
At AssignMate, we understand that confidentiality is paramount. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our platform to find academic writers. By using AssignMate, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the platform:
- Account Data: Email address, name, and basic profile details required for authentication.
- Location Data: City, state, and pincode information to match you with local writers and to arrange delivery. We use pincode-level coordinates and do not continuously track precise GPS locations.
- Order & Delivery Data: The details you provide for an order, including your delivery address, phone number, and contact handle used to reach you.
- Payment Data: Payment and transaction records processed securely through our payment provider (Razorpay). We do not store your full card or bank details.
- Writer Verification Data: For writers, we securely process identification and handwriting samples used solely for verification and displaying their work.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used exclusively to operate AssignMate: to create and manage accounts, connect students with writers, process and protect payments, arrange delivery, resolve disputes, and improve our service. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third-party marketers or academic institutions.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption and security practices to protect your data. Payments are processed by our trusted payment provider, and we do not store your full payment card or bank details on our servers. We also encourage all students to remain as anonymous as they prefer when interacting with writers on WhatsApp.
5. Sharing of Information
We only share the minimum information needed to complete your order:
- With writers: the details needed for them to complete and deliver your order.
- With delivery partners: your delivery address and contact details so the parcel reaches you.
- With our payment provider: the transaction details needed to process and verify payments and refunds.
- With authorities: if we are legally required to do so, or to prevent fraud or harm.
6. Data Retention & Deletion
We keep your data only as long as needed to operate the platform, provide services, and meet legal or accounting obligations. You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time. After your request, we will remove the information we no longer need to keep by law.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of AssignMate after changes means you accept the updated policy.
For data deletion requests or privacy inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@assignmate.co.in.
