Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pezala ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide to us, including:

  • Name and email address
  • Educational institution and role (student, faculty, etc.)
  • Profile information and academic details
  • Project content, evidence, and portfolio materials
  • Communication data (messages, comments, feedback)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
  • Usage patterns and feature interactions
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process your registration and manage your account
  • Enable collaboration features and project sharing
  • Generate and display your portfolio
  • Facilitate verification and approval processes
  • Send you important updates and notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you choose to share your portfolio or collaborate with others
  • Educational institutions: With your institution for academic verification purposes
  • Service providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption, secure data storage, access controls, and regular security assessments.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion of your data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for use by students in higher education. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. 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.

11. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@pezala.com
  • Address: [Company Address]