Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Instaku, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our AI-powered educational question generator platform.

This policy applies to all users of Instaku, including those who use the service without creating an account and registered users with personal libraries.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you register
• Generated Content: Questions you create and save to your library
• User Preferences: Grade levels, difficulty settings, question types, and filters
• Communication: Messages sent through our contact/support system

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: How you interact with the platform, features used, and session duration
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Analytics Data: Page views, click patterns, and performance metrics
• Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality and optional analytics cookies

AI Processing Data

When you generate questions, we process your input prompts and settings to create educational content. This data is used solely for generating your requested questions and improving our AI models.

3. How We Use Your Information

Service Operation

• Generate and deliver AI-powered educational questions
• Save and organize questions in your personal library
• Export questions as PDF worksheets or answer keys
• Manage your user account and preferences
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Platform Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Enhance AI model accuracy and question quality
• Develop new features and educational content types
• Monitor platform performance and fix technical issues

Communication

• Send important service updates and security notices
• Respond to support requests and feedback
• Notify you of significant platform changes or new features

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, authentication)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
• Safety: To protect the safety of users or prevent fraud and abuse

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with appropriate safeguards
• Regular Updates: We maintain and update our security practices
• Account Protection: Secure authentication and password requirements

6. Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

• Access: View and download your saved questions and account information
• Edit: Update your account details and preferences at any time
• Delete: Remove individual questions or delete your entire account
• Export: Download your questions as PDF files

Privacy Controls

• Cookie Preferences: Manage optional cookies through your browser settings
• Data Deletion: Request complete removal of your personal data
• Communication: Contact us to opt out of non-essential communications

7. Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (login, preferences, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns and improve the service
• Functional Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality, particularly for account features and question saving.

8. Third-Party Services

Instaku integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Authentication Providers: For secure account creation and login
• Analytics Services: For understanding platform usage and performance
• Cloud Infrastructure: For hosting and data storage
• AI Services: For question generation and content processing

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Generated Questions: Stored in your library until you delete them or close your account
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement
• Support Communications: Retained for customer service and legal compliance purposes

10. Children's Privacy

Instaku is designed for educational use and may be used by minors under adult supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove the information.

11. International Users and Data Transfers

Instaku is operated from India, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during international transfers, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to India and other countries where our service providers operate.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Prominent notice on our platform
• Email notification to registered users
• Updated "Last modified" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

• Through our Contact Us page
• For data protection inquiries, mark your message as "Privacy Request"
• We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days