Privacy Policy

Engineering Notes ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy complies with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and other applicable Indian privacy laws.

Personal Information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture (from Google OAuth)
• Educational Details: University, course, semester (optional)
• Contact Information: Email for communication and support

Usage Information:

• Platform Activity: Notes uploaded, downloaded, rated, and searched
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Interaction Data: Comments, ratings, and feedback provided

Content Information:

• Uploaded Content: Academic notes, titles, descriptions, and metadata
• User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, and ratings

We use your information for the following purposes:

Platform Functionality:

• Creating and managing your account
• Enabling content upload, search, and download features
• Personalizing your experience and recommendations
• Managing ratings and reviews

Communication:

• Sending important platform updates and notifications
• Responding to support requests and inquiries
• Informing about policy changes or new features

Security and Compliance:

• Protecting against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
• Complying with legal obligations and court orders
• Monitoring for prohibited content

We may share information in these situations:

• Public Content: Notes and reviews you upload are visible to other users
• Legal Requirements: When required by Indian law or court orders
• Safety and Security: To protect users from harm or illegal activities
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with prior notice)

Third-Party Services:

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication (governed by Google's privacy policy)
• Analytics: Anonymized usage data for platform improvement
• Cloud Storage: Secure storage of uploaded content

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage of sensitive information
• Secure authentication through Google OAuth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and user permission systems

Operational Safeguards:

• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures for security breaches
• Regular backup and recovery procedures

Under Indian privacy laws, you have the following rights:

Access and Control:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information and account
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Communication Preferences:

• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Choose notification preferences
• Manage email subscription settings

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Information: Until you delete your account or request removal
• Uploaded Content: Until you remove it or delete your account
• Usage Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 2 years
• Support Communications: Retained for 3 years for quality improvement
• Legal Compliance: As required by Indian law (typically 7 years for financial records)

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality and security
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the platform
• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in securely

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

Our platform primarily operates within India. If we need to transfer data internationally:

• We will ensure adequate protection measures are in place
• Transfers will comply with Indian data protection requirements
• We will obtain your consent where required by law
• We will notify you of any significant changes to data location

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18:

• We will delete the information immediately
• We will terminate the account
• We will notify the relevant authorities if required by law

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@enginotes.com.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.

• We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification
• The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days as required by Indian law.