What personal data does Preplinc collect?

When you sign up using Google, we collect your full name, email address, and profile picture. We only collect the data necessary to create and manage your account.

How is my Google user data used?

We use your Google data to personalize your profile, manage your account, and for essential service-related communications. We adhere strictly to the Google API Services User Data Policy's Limited Use requirements and will never sell your data.

How can I delete my account and data?

You can delete your account and all associated personal data at any time from your user profile settings or by sending a request to our support team.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 31, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions

Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to PrepLiNC.
Google User Data refers to the specific user information we access from your Google account when you sign up or sign in, which includes your name, email address, and profile picture.
Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, including Google User Data.
Service refers to the Website, accessible from https://www.preplinc.com/.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

When you create an account on Our Service using Google Sign-In, we collect specific Google User Data. The data we collect is limited to:

Full Name (from your Google profile)
Email Address (your primary Google account email)
Profile Picture (your Google account avatar)

3. How We Use Your Google User Data

The Company uses your Google User Data for the following purposes, which are solely to provide and improve the application's functionality:

To Create and Manage Your Account: We use your name, email, and profile picture to create and personalize your user profile on our Service.
To Provide the Service: Your Google User Data is used to identify you within the Service, display your profile to other users, and allow you to interact with the platform's features.
To Contact You: We may use your email address to contact you regarding your account, service updates, or important notices. We will not use it for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

4. Storing and Sharing Your Data

Data Storage and Security

Your Personal Data is stored securely on our servers. We implement industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Data Sharing

We do not and will not sell, rent, or trade your Google User Data with any third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. Your data is only shared in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent: We may share data with third parties if you have given us explicit consent to do so.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary to provide the Service to you and for our legitimate business purposes. You have the right to delete your account and associated data at any time. To delete your account, please navigate to your profile settings or contact us directly at contact@preplinc.com, and we will process your request promptly.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We may also notify you via email prior to the change becoming effective.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us by visiting the contact page on our website or by emailing us at contact@preplinc.com.