Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 26, 2026
Your Privacy Matters: PaperVault by BRIKIEN LABS is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you use PaperVault, we may collect the following personal information:
- Faculty & Admin Users: Name, email address, department affiliation, and login credentials
- Public Users: IP address, browser type, and usage statistics (anonymized)
- Uploaded Content: Question papers, metadata (subject, semester, year, type)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and location data (country/region only)
- Usage patterns and download statistics
- Session information and login timestamps
1.3 Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for:
- Authentication and session management
- Remembering user preferences
- Security and fraud prevention
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Primary Uses
- Service Delivery: To provide access to question papers and manage user accounts
- Authentication: To verify user identity and maintain secure sessions
- Content Management: To organize, categorize, and deliver educational content
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services
2.2 Communication
We may use your email address to:
- Send important service updates and notifications
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Notify you of policy changes or security issues
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data
BRIKIEN LABS will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3.2 Limited Sharing
We may share information only in these circumstances:
- Within Institution: Faculty and admin users within your educational institution
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our service (under strict confidentiality)
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
3.3 Public Information
The following information is publicly accessible:
- Question paper metadata (subject, semester, year, type)
- Download statistics (anonymized)
- Department and subject listings
4. Data Security
4.1 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption: All passwords are hashed using bcrypt
- Secure Sessions: JWT-based authentication with 30-minute timeout
- Single-Device Login: Prevents unauthorized concurrent sessions
- HTTPS: Encrypted data transmission (when deployed with SSL)
- Access Controls: Role-based permissions (Faculty, Admin)
- Regular Backups: Database backups to prevent data loss
4.2 File Security
- Uploaded files are stored securely on our servers
- File validation prevents malicious uploads
- Access logs track all file downloads
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Export: Download your uploaded content
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
5.2 Faculty Rights
Faculty members can:
- View and manage all papers they've uploaded
- Edit or delete their uploaded content
- Update their profile information
6. Data Retention
6.1 Active Accounts
- User data is retained while your account is active
- Session data is deleted after 30 minutes of inactivity
- Login logs are retained for 90 days for security purposes
6.2 Deleted Accounts
- Personal information is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- Uploaded papers may be retained for educational purposes (anonymized)
- Backup copies are purged within 90 days
7. Children's Privacy
PaperVault is designed for use by college students (18+) and faculty members. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
8. International Users
If you access PaperVault from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in India. By using our service, you consent to this transfer and processing.
9. Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications for material changes
Your continued use of PaperVault after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
Privacy Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@brikienlabs.tech
- Support: support@brikienlabs.tech
- Address: BRIKIEN LABS, India
We will respond to your inquiry within 7 business days.
12. Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
- Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- General best practices for data protection
Your Trust is Important: At BRIKIEN LABS, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security. If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.