Privacy Policy for Student Verse
Effective Date: 28/08/2025
At Student Verse, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our services.
By accessing Student Verse, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Name, email, phone number, address.
- Account login details (encrypted).
- Payment and billing details (processed securely via third parties; we do not store card numbers).
b. Non-Personal Information
- IP address, device, browser, operating system.
- Location (approximate).
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used).
c. Content You Provide
- Assignments, notes, comments, posts, uploaded files.
d. Third-Party Information
- Data from Google/Facebook login (if used).
- Institutional/partner data when applicable.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Deliver, personalize, and improve Student Verse services.
- Process transactions securely.
- Provide customer support.
- Send updates, alerts, and promotional messages (opt-in required in UK & CA; optional in BD).
- Ensure platform safety and compliance with laws.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
- UK (GDPR / UK DPA 2018): Consent, contract necessity, legal obligation, legitimate interests.
- Canada (PIPEDA): With your knowledge and consent, except where inappropriate.
- Bangladesh: As required by applicable ICT and Digital Security regulations, with your awareness.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, payment processors.
- Legal Authorities: When required under UK, Canadian, or Bangladeshi law.
- Business Transactions: In case of merger or acquisition.
- With Your Consent: For posts, projects, or community sharing.
5. International Data Transfers
- Your data may be stored on servers located in the UK, Canada, or outside Bangladesh.
- We ensure adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses for EU/UK data, PIPEDA compliance in Canada).
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction:
- UK (GDPR/UK DPA): Right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, lodge complaint with ICO.
- Canada (PIPEDA): Right to access, correct personal information, withdraw consent.
- Bangladesh: Right to access, correct, and request deletion of your data under ICT & Digital Security rules.
Contact us at info@studentverseedu.com to exercise these rights.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Maintain login sessions.
- Measure usage analytics.
- Show personalized content.
Users in UK and Canada will be asked for cookie consent. Users in Bangladesh may disable cookies in their browser.
8. Data Retention
- UK & CA: Data retained only as long as necessary to fulfill purposes and legal obligations.
- BD: Retained per applicable ICT/Digital Security requirements.
9. Data Security
We apply strong safeguards including:
- SSL encryption, firewalls, secure hosting.
- Restricted employee access.
- Regular monitoring against breaches.
However, no method is fully secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
- UK & Canada: Not for users under 13 (or under 16 where parental consent is required).
- Bangladesh: Not directed to children under 13.
We delete such data if collected unintentionally.
11. Updates to Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a new effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:
