Privacy Policy

At Beyond10th, a product of GreyAlpha Technologies Private Limited, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use Beyond10th, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Email address, phone number, and display name when you sign in
• Profile Information: Your role (student/parent), current board, city, preferred areas, budget preferences
• Academic Information: Interests, self-assessed strengths, and career goals
• Usage Data: Colleges you shortlist, recommendations you view

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate personalized stream and college recommendations
• Save your shortlist and recommendation history
• Improve our recommendation algorithms
• Communicate with you about your account or our services
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only in these cases:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share your shortlist via WhatsApp
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our service (e.g., Firebase for authentication, MongoDB for data storage)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All data is transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
• Passwords and sensitive data are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@beyond10th.com

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for students (typically 15-16 years old) and their parents. We encourage parents to be involved in their child's use of our service. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

• Company: GreyAlpha Technologies Private Limited
• Email: contact@beyond10th.com
• Help Center: Contact Form