1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information
_{We may collect the following information:}

• Name, email address, phone number and contact details.
• Student information: academic performance, attendance, class schedules and transportation details.
• Parent/guardian names and contact information.
• Institution details for school administration.

1.2. Usage Information
_{We collect non-personal data such as:}

• Device type, IP address, browser type, operating system.
• Site usage patterns and feature interactions.

1.3. Payment Information

• Billing details and payment methods for paid institutions.
• All transactions are processed via secure third-party providers.

2. How We Use Your Information
2.1. To Provide Our Services

• Manage user accounts and provide technical support.
• Deliver school management tools and user dashboards.
• Enable communication between school, parents, students and staff.

2.2. To Improve Our Platform

• Analyze usage to enhance functionality and performance.
• Collect feedback to guide product development.
• Generate anonymized reports for clients and internal use.

2.3. For Communication

• Send account updates, system notifications or service changes.
• Deliver support or respond to user inquiries.
• Share promotional content or newsletters (with consent).

3. Advertising and Free Plan Usage
_{For schools using Pathami under the free plan, we may display non-intrusive advertisements on the Pathami dashboard and related pages.
To deliver relevant ads, we may use non-personal usage data such as:}

• Device type, browsing patterns within the platform and general engagement behavior.

_{Note: No sensitive student or parent data is used for third-party advertising. Advertisements are managed internally and are limited to educational or service-related offerings.}

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1. Third-Party Services
_{We may share information with trusted vendors who assist in operating our services (e.g., payment processing, analytics, hosting). These partners are required to follow strict data privacy agreements.}

4.2. Legal Compliance
_{We may disclose data if required to comply with a legal obligation, enforce our terms or protect our users’ rights and safety.}

4.3. Business Transfers
_{In the event of a merger, acquisition or asset transfer, user data may be part of the transaction, with continued protection under this policy.}

5. Data Security
_{We implement industry-standard measures to secure data, including:}

• Data encryption, secure servers, access controls.
• Regular vulnerability checks and system updates.

_{In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and act swiftly to minimize any potential harm.}

_{Disclaimer: Pathami is not liable for data misuse arising from a client institution’s own internal practices or unauthorized user actions.}

6. Data Retention
_{We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here. Upon account termination, data will be deleted securely upon formal request, in accordance with our retention policy.}

7. Children’s Data
_{Pathami handles children’s data strictly for academic purposes. Such data is submitted by educational institutions and used solely to support learning, performance tracking and communication within the school environment.}

8. Your Rights
_{You have the right to:}

• Access your personal data.
• Correct or update your information.
• Request data deletion through your school or by contacting us directly (subject to verification and legal obligations).

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
_{We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our platform implies agreement to the updated terms.}

10. Contact Us
_{If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
[email protected]
+977-9767281276
www.pathami.com}

_{By using Pathami, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We are committed to safeguarding your data and delivering a secure digital experience.}