Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Stively ("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 visit our website career.stively.com and use our services.

Stively is operated by Abhijit Karande, the founder of this platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials (encrypted passwords)
• Payment information (processed securely through Razorpay)
• Profile information (learning goals, skill level, preferences)
• Support queries and correspondence

2.2 Usage Data

• Code submissions and practice problem attempts
• Learning progress and performance metrics
• AI assistant interactions
• Device information and IP address
• Browser type and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our educational platform
• Personalize your learning experience with AI-powered recommendations
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service-related communications and updates
• Respond to support requests and queries
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Payment Processing

All payment transactions are processed securely through Razorpay. We do not store your complete credit/debit card details on our servers. Razorpay complies with PCI-DSS standards to ensure secure payment processing.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (Razorpay), hosting providers (Vercel, Railway), analytics services
• AI Services: Groq AI for generating personalized learning content (anonymized data)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted passwords using bcrypt
• HTTPS/SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure authentication with JWT tokens
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Object to processing of your data

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and maintain your session. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request data deletion at any time from your account settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our platform. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us: