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🔐 Privacy Policy

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data with transparency and security.

Effective: May 22, 2025
Last Updated: May 22, 2025
~8 min read

Our Commitment to You

At SkillBolt.dev, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information with complete transparency. We never sell your data and only use it to improve your learning experience.

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📦 Information We Collect

Account Information
Name, email address, phone number
College name, year of study, branch
Role (student, seller, affiliate)
Profile picture and bio (optional)
Payment Information

Collected securely via trusted payment gateways when you buy/sell projects or earn via affiliate programs.

Transaction IDs and amounts
Payment method preferences
Bank account details (for payouts only)
We never store credit card numbers
Device Information
IP address and location (city/state level)
Browser type, version, and settings
Operating system and device type
Network information for security

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🔍 How We Use Your Data

Platform Services
• Provide access to project downloads
• Maintain seller/affiliate dashboards
• Process payments and payouts
• Enable user communication
AI & Personalization
• AI-driven project recommendations
• Personalized learning paths
• Smart search results
• Content customization
Security & Safety
• Detect fraud and suspicious activity
• Prevent platform abuse
• Verify seller authenticity
• Ensure payment security
Support & Communication
• Provide personalized support
• Send important notifications
• Share platform updates
• Improve user experience

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📬 Communication

Essential Emails
Project download links
Payment receipts
Security alerts
Account notifications

*Required for service delivery

Promotional
New project alerts
Special offers & discounts
Platform updates
Learning tips

✓ You can unsubscribe anytime

WhatsApp Communication

We may send WhatsApp messages for time-sensitive information:

Payment confirmations Download notifications Support responses Security alerts

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🛡️ Data Protection

Our Promise

We NEVER sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Security Measures

SSL Encryption
All data transmitted is encrypted
Access Control
Role-based data access
Secure Storage
Data stored in secure servers

Compliance

GDPR Ready
European data protection standards
Indian IT Act
Compliant with local laws
Regular Audits
Security assessments

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🍪 Cookies & Tracking

Essential

Required for basic functionality

• Login sessions
• Security tokens
• User preferences
• Shopping cart
Analytics

Help us improve the platform

• Page performance
• User behavior
• Feature usage
• Error tracking
Marketing

Personalized recommendations

• Project suggestions
• Targeted content
• Ad personalization
• Campaign tracking
Cookie Control

You can control cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

Browser Settings

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🧑‍⚖️ Your Rights

Access & View
View all your personal data
Download your data (JSON format)
See how we use your information
Update & Correct
Update your profile information
Correct inaccurate data
Modify privacy preferences
Delete & Remove
Delete your account permanently
Remove specific data points
Some data may be retained for legal reasons
Opt Out
Unsubscribe from marketing emails
Disable personalized recommendations
Limit data processing
Exercise Your Rights

Email us at privacy@skillbolt.dev with your request. We'll respond within 30 days.

Contact Privacy Team

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👥 Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners to provide you the best experience. Each service has its own privacy policy and security measures.

Razorpay
Payment Processing

Handles all payment transactions securely with PCI DSS compliance.

View Privacy Policy →
Google Analytics
Platform Analytics

Provides insights into platform performance and user behavior.

View Privacy Policy →
OpenAI
AI Services

Powers our AI features for project recommendations and assistance.

View Privacy Policy →

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🚸 Children's Privacy

Age Requirement

SkillBolt.dev is designed for students aged 16 and above. If you're under 16, parental consent is required before using our platform.

For Users 16–18:

• Parental notification recommended
• Limited data collection
• Enhanced privacy protections

For Users Under 16:

• Parent/guardian consent required
• Account supervision needed
• Payment restrictions apply

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🗂️ Data Retention

How Long We Keep Data

Account Data
Until account deletion
Transaction Records
7 years (legal requirement)
Usage Analytics
2 years
Communication Logs
3 years

When We Delete Data

When you delete your account
After retention period expires
When legally required
Upon valid deletion request

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📞 Contact Us

Privacy Questions

Office Address

SkillBolt.dev
Pune, Maharashtra 400001
India

Business Hours

Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST

Policy Updates

We may update this policy as we improve our platform. We'll always notify you of significant changes via email notification, in-platform banners, and 30-day notice periods.