Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/2/2025

1. Introduction

PrepTrain ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

  • Create an account (name, email, profile picture via Google OAuth)
  • Make purchases (payment information processed by Razorpay)
  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Participate in the referral program
  • Use interactive features like the Career Garden or games

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send administrative information and updates
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect against security threats
  • Manage the PrepTrain Coins economy and referral program

4. Authentication and Data Storage

We use NextAuth.js with Google OAuth for authentication. Your login credentials are managed by Google, and we only store your name, email, and profile picture. All user data is stored securely in our Supabase PostgreSQL database with industry-standard encryption.

5. Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Razorpay. We do not store your complete credit card information. Razorpay complies with PCI-DSS standards to ensure secure handling of payment data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. We use:

  • Session cookies to keep you logged in
  • Preference cookies to remember your theme settings (dark/light mode)
  • localStorage for caching PrepTrain Coins balance and game progress
  • Analytics cookies (if Vercel Analytics is enabled)

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your information:

  • Google OAuth: For authentication
  • Razorpay: For payment processing
  • Vercel: For hosting and analytics
  • Supabase: For database services
  • Sanity.io: For content management (blog posts)
  • Vercel Blob: For file storage

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud
  • With service providers who assist in our operations (under confidentiality agreements)

9. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at reachout@preptrain.in

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for college students and adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: reachout@preptrain.in
  • Website: https://preptrain.in/contact