Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MERII AI (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) operates an educational technology platform providing structured learning tracks, internships, certificates, analytics, and institutional tools.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number
• Institute details
• Account credentials
• Profile information

b) Academic & Platform Data

• Quiz performance and assessment results
• Project submissions and internship deliverables
• Certificates issued
• Learning progress and completion metrics

c) Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Log files and usage analytics
• Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To deliver educational services and internships
• To generate certificates and track performance
• To manage institutional dashboards
• To improve platform functionality
• To detect fraud or misuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on user consent, contractual necessity, legitimate business interests, and compliance with applicable laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India).

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

• Institutes and instructors associated with the user
• Payment gateways and service providers
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
• Legal authorities where required

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain user data for as long as necessary to provide services, issue certificates, maintain academic integrity, and comply with legal requirements.

8. User Rights

• Request access to personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent where applicable

9. AI & Automated Processing

MERII AI may use automated systems and artificial intelligence tools for grading assistance, analytics, and performance insights. Such systems assist but do not replace human review.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age without guardian consent.

11. International Transfers

Data may be processed on servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revisions.

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