EDINSTA — PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 19 Nov 2025

Edinsta (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a social learning network designed to help students, educators, and professionals connect, share knowledge, and grow together.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your information when you access or use Edinsta (“Platform”).

By using Edinsta, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a smooth, personalised learning and community experience.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number (optional)
• Profile information (bio, education details, interests)
• Posts, comments, messages, shared files and links
• Group memberships, preferences, and activity
• Feedback or support requests
• Content you upload (text, links, notes, images)*
  *We do not encourage sharing personal documents/photos outside the learning context.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (IP address, browser type, OS)
• Log data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Approximate location (city-level)

1.3 Third-Party Integrations

If you connect Edinsta with external services (e.g., Google, YouTube, embedded links), we may receive essential information allowed by those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide access to groups, discussions & course communities
• Create your learning profile
• Improve platform features and user experience
• Personalise content, recommendations, and group suggestions
• Ensure community safety and integrity
• Detect misuse, spam, and harmful activity
• Enable communication between members (replies, mentions)
• Show relevant content, posts, and updates
• Provide customer support
• Improve moderation and community quality

We do not sell your personal data.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information only in the following cases:

3.1 With Community Members

Your profile name, picture (if added), posts, comments, and shared links are visible to others.

3.2 With Service Providers

Trusted partners (hosting, analytics, database, security, backup services) may access data under strict confidentiality.

3.3 For Legal & Safety Reasons

We may disclose information to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud, threats, or harmful behaviour
• Protect the rights and safety of users

3.4 During Business Transitions

If Edinsta is merged, acquired, or restructured, data may be transferred as part of service continuity.

We never sell your data to advertisers or third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Personalise your feed
• Improve performance and analytics

You can modify cookie settings in your browser, but disabling them may affect your experience.

5. Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security practices, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Secure servers and restricted access
• Regular security audits

No system is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive personal information publicly.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update your information
• Delete your account
• Request removal of your posts (if possible)
• Control notifications and privacy settings
• Request export of your data

You can manage most settings from your Profile page or contact us at [email protected].

7. Content You Post

Edinsta is a public learning community. Posts, comments, and shared links may be visible based on group settings.

Please avoid posting:

• Sensitive personal information
• Confidential documents
• Private identifiers (ID cards, bank info, etc.)

We may moderate or remove content violating our guidelines.

8. Children’s Privacy

Edinsta is not intended for users under 13 years old.
Users below 18 should use the platform under proper guidance per local laws.

9. Third-Party Links

Edinsta may contain links to external websites (YouTube, articles, Google Drive, etc.). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will appear with an updated “Last updated” date.

Continued use of Edinsta means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 edinsta.com