GoTutify

Legal & Compliance Privacy Policy

How GoTutify collects, uses, and protects your personal information to ensure a safe learning environment.

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Last Updated: April 2026

1. Information We Collect

GoTutify collects information necessary to provide, improve, and protect our services. We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information You Provide:

  • Account registration information (name, email, phone number, date of birth)
  • Profile information (education, qualifications, teaching experience, subject expertise)
  • Payment information (credit card, bank account details for transactions)
  • Communication data (messages, support tickets, feedback)
  • Location information (city, address for in-person tutoring)

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on platform)
  • IP address and device identifiers
  • Session logs and interaction history

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery - To provide tutoring services, process bookings, and manage accounts
  • Communication - To send notifications, updates, and respond to queries
  • Payments - To process transactions and manage billing
  • Improvement - To analyze usage patterns and improve platform features
  • Safety - To prevent fraud, abuse, and enforce our Terms & Conditions
  • Marketing - To send promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent)
  • Legal Compliance - To comply with laws and regulations

3. Data Protection

🔒 Security First: We use industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Our Security Measures Include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive information
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no security system is completely impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data, and you use our platform at your own risk.


4. Cookies & Tracking

GoTutify uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

How We Use Cookies:

  • Essential Cookies - Required for basic platform functionality (login, session management)
  • Preference Cookies - Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics Cookies - Track usage patterns to improve services
  • Marketing Cookies - Personalize advertisements and marketing content

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality. You can also opt out of marketing cookies at any time through our preference center.


5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers - Payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services (bound by confidentiality)
  • Legal Requirements - When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfer - In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • User Consent - With explicit permission from you

All third-party partners are required to maintain strict confidentiality and use personal information only for purposes outlined in this policy.


6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access - Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction - Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion - Request deletion of your account and personal data (with some exceptions)
  • Portability - Export your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Opt-Out - Unsubscribe from marketing communications

7. Children's Privacy

GoTutify does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. If we discover that a child under 13 has registered, we will delete that account and associated data immediately.

Parental Consent: For users between 13-18 years old, parental or guardian consent may be required. Parents or guardians can contact us to verify information or request deletion of a minor's account.


8. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, and legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification if changes are significant
  • Requesting your consent for major changes

Privacy & Fee Frequently Asked Questions

How is my financial and bank data protected?
We use industry-standard encryption (AES-256) to secure your payment and bank details. Your financial information is strictly encrypted at rest and in transit, and is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
What data is collected for platform fee calculations?
GoTutify only tracks session duration and agreed hourly rates to calculate the platform fee transparently. No other personal teaching materials or private session data is used for financial processing.
Is my tutor profile visibility affected by my financial data?
No. Your profile visibility and search ranking are based exclusively on your professional performance, student ratings, and feedback. Financial data is kept separate and does not influence platform algorithms.
How does GoTutify ensure transparent and secure payments?
Transparency is our priority. You will always know exactly what you'll earn before accepting any booking. Our system uses a secure, automated tracking mechanism to ensure that platform fees are calculated accurately and payments are disbursed reliably to your registered account within our standard payment cycle.

Your Privacy Matters to Us

We are committed to protecting your privacy and transparency about how we collect and use your data. We continuously work to implement the best privacy practices and safeguards.

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