Privacy Policy
Tareekey – Privacy Policy
Tareekey, Inc. (“Tareekey”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you access our website, platform, or services (collectively, “Services”). This Privacy Policy is an integral part of the Terms as defined elsewhere on this website.
By using Tareekey, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who This Policy Applies To
- Students
- Parents and guardians
- Counselors, teachers, and institutional staff
- University administrators
- Any other User using our Services
2. What Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Full name, email address, date of birth, gender, account credentials.
- Academic & Institutional Data: Grades, transcripts, test scores, attendance, course enrollment, school/university affiliation.
- Psychometric & AI Data: Assessment results (Holland Codes, MBTI), AI conversation logs, sentiment analysis, behavioral patterns, personalized recommendations, knowledge graphs.
- Technical Information: IP address, device/browser type, operating system, cookies, approximate geolocation.
- Uploaded Content: Resumes, essays, recommendation letters, feedback, or other documents submitted by users.
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card data processed by secure third parties such as Stripe.
3. How We Collect Your Data
- You create or update your account
- You complete assessments, chat with AI, or use tools
- You upload documents or interact with counselors
- Your school/university shares data via integrations (LMS/SIS)
- You browse our platform (cookies and tracking tools)
4. How We Use Your Data
- Provide personalized academic and career guidance
- Match you to programs and extracurricular opportunities
- Share insights with parents or institutions
- Process payments for paid services
- Improve AI models and platform performance
- Conduct anonymized research and reporting
5. Legal Bases for Processing
- Your consent
- To fulfill our contract with you
- To comply with legal obligations
- For our legitimate interests (e.g., improving educational outcomes)
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal data. We may share your data with:
- Studypedia and university partners (if you use Quick Apply)
- Schools, universities, or ministries (if authorized)
- Third-party processors such as AWS, Stripe, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Facebook Pixel, SendGrid, Mailgun
Where possible, Tareekey will anonymize your scholastic and other data before sharing it.
Your personal data will only be shared with consent or as necessary for providing Services.
7. Data Retention
- Most data is deleted upon request or after account deletion
- Some data may be retained for up to 8 years depending on contracts or legal requirements
- We follow applicable educational data retention laws
8. Your Privacy Rights
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account/data
- Object to data processing
- Request data portability
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
EU/EEA/UK: GDPR rights apply.
California Residents: CCPA/CPRA rights apply.
UAE/KSA Residents: Rights under local data protection laws.
To exercise these rights, contact: info@tareekey.com
9. Cross-Border Data Transfers
- Data may be stored outside your country (e.g., US, EU, Middle East, AWS)
- We use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, institutional contracts, and equivalents
10. Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption of sensitive data and conversations
- Access controls and audits
- Privacy-by-design architecture
- Regular penetration testing and updates
11. Children’s Privacy
- Tareekey is not intended for children under 13
- We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13
- If such data is found, it will be promptly deleted
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Remembering preferences
- Personalizing content
- Analyzing usage trends
- Improving AI systems
You can control cookies via browser settings or opt-out tools like Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users via email or platform alerts of any material changes.
14. Contact Us
Tareekey, Inc.
Email: info@tareekey.com
Website: www.tareekey.com
Registered in the State of Delaware, USA