Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AppliedAILabs is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, password
• Payment information: Billing details (processed by our payment provider)
• Profile information: Username, bio, avatar
• Content you create: Lab submissions, project code, comments

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Labs completed, time spent, progress
• Device information: Browser type, OS, IP address
• Cookies: Session and preference cookies
• Log data: Access times, pages viewed, errors

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process payments
• Track learning progress and achievements
• Send updates, newsletters, and support messages
• Improve the Service and develop new features
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service providers: Payment processors, hosting, analytics
• Legal requirements: When required by law
• Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize

Your public profile information (username, bio, completed labs, featured projects) may be visible to other users.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. 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 structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@appliedailabs.dev

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Service
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for:

• Legal compliance (tax records, transaction history)
• Dispute resolution
• Fraud prevention

Anonymized or aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We may also notify you via email or a notice on our Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@appliedailabs.dev

AppliedAILabs, Bangalore, Karnataka, India