1. 📥 Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when using EduAtlasHub's services:

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password when you register
• Profile Information: Country of residence, academic background, study preferences
• Download Information: Name, email address, and academic preferences provided when requesting downloadable resources, exam guides, or checklists
• Order Information: When you purchase services from our platform
• Communication: Messages you send us via contact forms or email
• Budget Predictor Data: Financial and academic details you enter to generate reports

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Device information (mobile/desktop, operating system)
• Referring website URLs
• Cookie and tracking data (see Cookies and Advertising sections below)

2. 🎯 How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain and improve our services
• Deliver requested digital downloads, guides, and resources
• Generate personalised budget predictions and university recommendations
• Process orders for advisory services and digital products
• Send you relevant updates and newsletters (only with your consent)
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Analyse usage patterns to improve user experience
• Serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

3. 🤝 Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (e.g. payment processors, email services)
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and related services may use cookies to serve personalised ads (see Section 5)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, with prior notice to users

4. 🍪 Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on EduAtlasHub:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements based on your interests

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website features and the relevance of advertisements shown to you.

5. 📊 Third-Party Advertising and Cookies

By continuing to use EduAtlasHub, you consent to the use of advertising cookies as described above. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out links provided above.

6. 🛡️ Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure servers with regular security audits
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

7. ⚖️ Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of Ads: Opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ads Settings
• Opt-out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

8. 📅 Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at contact@eduatlashub.com.

9. 👶 Children's Privacy

EduAtlasHub is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

10. 🔄 Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of EduAtlasHub after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. 📬 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our use of cookies, or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Mailing Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 to 72 hours.