Privacy Policy

Thank you for choosing The Learning Cult ("we", "our", or "us"). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our website:
a) Personal Information
Google Account Info: When you sign in using Google via Firebase Authentication, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (if available).
Learning Preferences: We ask personalized questions to tailor your learning experience. Your answers may be stored securely.
Payment Details: When you subscribe or make a payment, we collect necessary details via Razorpay, such as name, email, phone number, and transaction ID. We do not store or process your card/banking details directly.
b) Usage Data
Browser and device type
IP address (may be anonymized)
Date/time of access
User activity on the platform
c) AI Interaction Data
Prompts/questions you submit
AI-generated responses from Together.ai

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
Authenticate users securely via Google
Personalize your educational experience
Provide AI-powered learning support through Together.ai
Handle payments and subscriptions via Razorpay
Enforce daily usage limits (e.g., 10 AI messages/day)
Monitor and improve platform performance
Ensure platform safety and prevent misuse

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your data.
We may share limited data with:
We use a trusted third-party AI service (Together.ai) to process and respond to your educational queries. Only the content of your message is shared with this service — not your name or contact information.
Firebase for authentication and backend storage
Razorpay for secure payment processing
Service providers under confidentiality obligations to support core features
We may disclose data if legally required or to protect our rights and users.

4. Payments and Transactions
Payments are securely handled via Razorpay. While we receive transaction summaries (such as status, amount, and reference ID), your sensitive financial data (e.g., card or bank info) is never stored on our servers.
For Razorpay’s privacy policy, visit: https://razorpay.com/privacy

5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Firebase Firestore and cloud infrastructure with encryption and access controls. We ensure:
Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Secure user authentication
Protection against unauthorized access

6. Your Rights
You may:
Request access to your data
Ask for correction or deletion
Revoke consent for data usage (may impact access)
To make a request, email us at: thelearningcultonline@gmail.com

7. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is intended for users aged 13+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If discovered, such data will be deleted promptly.

8. Third-Party Links
We may include links to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. You’ll be notified via the website or email. Continued use implies your acceptance.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy:
Email: thelearningcultonline@gmail.com
Website: thelearningcult.online