Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 29, 2025

Welcome to Edulytix, a comprehensive Bangladesh-based educational platform designed for students, parents, teachers, and institutions to manage academic records, track performance, and promote digitalization across the education system.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Edulytix (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you use our website, mobile application, or related services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant Bangladeshi data protection laws, including the Digital Security Act 2018 and the draft Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

2. Data We Collect

• Personal Identification Data: Name, date of birth, gender, contact details (email, phone number).
• Account Information: Username, password, user category (student, teacher, parent, or institution).
• Academic Data: Grades, attendance records, assessments, institutional affiliation.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage analytics.
• Communication Data: Messages, queries, or feedback submitted via our platform.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

• To provide access to the Edulytix platform and its services.
• To manage academic records and track educational progress.
• To facilitate communication among students, teachers, and institutions.
• To improve user experience and system functionality.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR and applicable Bangladeshi law, we process your data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract — to deliver educational services as part of your account or institutional agreement.
• Consent — for optional analytics, marketing, or third-party data sharing (granted via cookie settings or explicit opt-in).
• Legal obligation — to comply with national education and data retention laws.
• Legitimate interests — to improve our services, security, and user experience.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable core functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) are disabled until you provide consent through our cookie settings panel. You may modify your preferences at any time.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We do not sell personal data.
• We may share limited data with educational institutions, authorized teachers, or parents to facilitate learning and record-keeping.
• We may engage third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, communication) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Data may be disclosed to government or law enforcement agencies only when required by law.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Academic records may be preserved for institutional compliance and reporting.

8. Data Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These include encryption, firewalls, secure authentication, and role-based access control.

9. Bangladesh-Specific Compliance

Edulytix operates in accordance with Bangladeshi data protection principles, including:

• Digital Security Act (2018): We ensure that personal information collected via digital means is handled lawfully and securely, preventing misuse or unauthorized disclosure.
• Personal Data Protection Act (Draft): Edulytix voluntarily aligns with the PDPA’s guiding principles of lawful processing, consent-based collection, and user data rights, including access, correction, and deletion.

We are committed to updating our policies and data-handling practices once the PDPA is formally enacted and enforced in Bangladesh.

10. Your Data Rights (GDPR & PDPA)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access your data and request a copy.
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data.
• Withdraw consent for non-essential processing at any time.
• Restrict or object to specific processing activities.
• Request data portability (to transfer your data in a structured format).
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority or regulator.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be processed in Bangladesh and, where applicable, in other jurisdictions for service delivery. In such cases, Edulytix ensures adequate protection in line with GDPR and PDPA principles, including the use of standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or our data practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our platform after such changes indicates your acceptance.

13. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.edulytix.org
📍 Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Last updated: October 29, 2025