Privacy policy

At Schootex, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and protect it. Schootex is an online platform where users can buy and sell educational content and offer academic assistance. To use these services, users must create an account. This privacy policy outlines the personal data we collect, how we use it, and how it is protected.

Personal Data

Personal data refers to any information that can identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, or gender.

Consent

By creating an account on Schootex, you agree to allow us to process your personal data. If you choose not to provide consent, you can still browse the platform but will be unable to utilize features such as uploading content, purchasing items, or offering services.

Minors

If you are under 16 years of age, you may only use Schootex with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Data We Collect

To create an account, we require the following data:

  • Email address

Optionally, you can provide:

  • Name
  • Gender
  • Educational institution and study program
  • A brief biography
  • Profile picture

If you offer services on Schootex, uploading a recognizable profile picture is mandatory. Additionally, for service providers, we may collect:

  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Skype address
  • FaceTime or Facebook details
  • Physical address

For payment purposes, we collect:

  • Bank account number
  • Name of the account holder

For the platform’s technical functionality, we also collect:

  • IP address

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected personal data to maintain and optimize the platform. Below is a detailed overview of how your data is used:

Uploading Documents

To upload documents on Schootex, you must have an account. Your name and biography will be displayed on the document page. We also display how many documents you’ve uploaded and sold, along with the services you offer. You can add optional information such as your educational institution and program to help categorize your documents.

Offering Services

When offering services on Schootex, your name and profile picture will be visible alongside your service listings. When a user contacts you for assistance, you’ll be notified via the email address provided. Users may also contact you via other communication channels you’ve specified, such as phone or email.

Payout of Earnings

If you earn money by selling documents or offering services, we’ll need your bank account details to transfer your earnings.

Visiting Schootex

When you browse the platform, we collect anonymous data such as the number of document views to assess document popularity.

Product Reviews

After purchasing a document or service, you can review the product or leave comments. These reviews and comments, along with your name, will be visible to other users.

Newsletter

We send a monthly newsletter to keep you updated on platform developments and promotions. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.

Security

We take strong measures to protect your personal information. These include:

  • Password Security: Your account is protected by a password that is stored in an encrypted format.
  • Secure Connections: All network traffic is protected with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology or equivalent.
  • Limited Access: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary. Your data will remain in our system as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time, which will result in the removal of all your personal data from our system.

Data Sharing with Third Parties

We share your data only in limited cases, as outlined below:

Payments

To process payments, we work with third-party payment providers. Your payment information is only used for transaction processing and is deleted when no longer needed.

Contact with Other Users

When you engage in a service transaction with another user, the personal data you provide (such as phone number or email) will be shared with the relevant party to facilitate the service.

Email Communications

We use third-party services to send emails on our behalf. We ensure these providers do not use your data for other purposes.

We do not share your data with any other third parties without your explicit consent.

Cookies

We use functional cookies to ensure the platform operates smoothly. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may impact your experience on Schootex.

We use cookies for purposes such as:

  • Keeping you logged in
  • Improving website speed
  • Providing content recommendations

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to gather anonymous data about website usage. This data helps us understand user behavior but cannot be traced back to individual users.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access and Correction: You can access and correct your personal data by contacting us at [info@schootex.com].
  • Consent Management: You can manage your consent through your account settings.
  • Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of optional personal data, but certain data necessary for using the platform cannot be removed without closing your account.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:info@schootex.com

This privacy policy was last updated on 05-09-2024.