Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
At EduChecker, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our document verification services. Please read this policy carefully.
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Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- check_circle Account Information: Name, email address, password, organization details
- check_circle Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed by third-party providers)
- check_circle Document Data: Files you upload for verification and associated metadata
- check_circle Communications: Messages, feedback, and support inquiries
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent)
- Log data (access times, errors, performance metrics)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our verification services
- To process your transactions and manage your account
- To communicate with you about services, updates, and support
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our AI models
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- To send marketing communications (with your consent)
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
- Educational Institutions: For Official Verification services, we contact institutions with document details you provide
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
Encryption
SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest
Access Controls
Role-based access and multi-factor authentication
Compliance
ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR certified
Monitoring
24/7 security monitoring and regular audits
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion
- Document Files: Configurable retention period (default: 30 days after verification)
- Verification Results: Retained for 7 years for audit and compliance purposes
- Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years as required by law
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- arrow_right Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- arrow_right Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- arrow_right Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- arrow_right Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing
- arrow_right Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- arrow_right Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- arrow_right Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@educhecker.io
Third-Party Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
International Transfers
Your data is primarily stored and processed within the European Union. If we transfer data outside the EU, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
privacy@educhecker.ioGeneral Inquiries
support@educhecker.io