Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. Introduction
Harshali Academy ("we", "our", "us") operates the website mindmap.harshaliacademy.in (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this policy carefully.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
• Account information: email address, name, and password when you register.
• Payment information: processed securely by Razorpay. We do not store card details.
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, MCQ scores, language preferences.
• Device data: browser type, IP address, and device identifiers for security purposes.
• Cookies: session cookies and preference cookies to keep you logged in and save your settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process subscription payments via Razorpay
• Send you daily PDF links via email (Premium subscribers)
• Improve content quality and personalize your experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with:
• Razorpay: for payment processing (governed by Razorpay's Privacy Policy)
• Supabase: our database provider (data stored in secure cloud infrastructure)
• Google: Analytics and AdSense may set cookies per Google's Privacy Policy
• Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect our rights
5. Cookies
We use cookies to maintain your login session (ha_dai cookie), save language preferences, and serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect Service functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Subscription and payment records are kept for 7 years as required by Indian tax law. You may request deletion of your account at any time by emailing us.
7. Security
We use HTTPS encryption, HMAC-signed tokens, and HttpOnly cookies to protect your data. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. Payment data never touches our servers — it goes directly to Razorpay.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.
9. Your Rights
Under the Information Technology Act 2000 and DPDP Act 2023 (India), you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account
• Opt out of marketing emails
Contact us at privacy@harshaliacademy.in to exercise these rights.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related queries:
Harshali Academy
Email: contact@harshaliacademy.in
Website: mindmap.harshaliacademy.in