Privacy Policy

Straight talk about how we handle your data. No legal jargon, just clear information about what we collect and why.

Last updated: January 2025

The Short Version

We Respect Your Privacy

We're students building tools for students. We treat your data like we'd want ours treated.

We Don't Sell Your Data

Never have, never will. Your information isn't for sale.

We Protect Your Information

Industry-standard security to keep your data safe.

You're In Control

Access, update, or delete your data anytime.

Quick note: This policy applies to all Qaruno services. By using our platform, you're agreeing to these terms. If you have questions, contact us.

What Information We Collect

We only collect what we need to make Qaruno work for you.

Information You Give Us

Account Info

Name, email, school details when you sign up

Profile Content

Your posts, comments, and interactions on Echoes Feed

Career Preferences

Subjects you're interested in, career paths you're exploring

Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data

How you use Qaruno - features you access, time spent

Device Information

Browser type, device type, IP address (anonymised)

Cookies

To remember your preferences and improve your experience

We don't collect: Sensitive personal information like race, religion, political views, or health data. Keep it focused on your education and career journey.

How We Use Your Information

Transparency about why we need your data.

Provide Our Services

  • Personalise your career roadmaps
  • Show relevant content in Echoes Feed
  • Enable NIA Navigator to help you

Improve Qaruno

  • Understand which features are most helpful
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Make the platform faster and more reliable

Communicate With You

  • Send important updates about Qaruno
  • Respond to your questions and feedback
  • Share relevant career opportunities

Keep Qaruno Safe

  • Detect and prevent abuse
  • Protect against security threats
  • Ensure our community guidelines are followed

When We Share Information

We're careful about who we share your data with.

Our promise: We require all service providers to protect your data with the same standards we use. They can only use your data to help us provide Qaruno services.

Your Privacy Rights

You're in control of your data. Here's how:

Access Your Data

See what information we have about you

Update Information

Correct or update your profile details

Delete Account

Remove your account and personal data

Cookie Preferences

Manage how we use cookies and tracking

Manage Cookies

Need Help With Your Privacy?

Our support team is here to help with any privacy-related questions or requests.