+ {section.title} +
++ {section.content} +
+diff --git a/app/privacy/page.tsx b/app/privacy/page.tsx
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+++ b/app/privacy/page.tsx
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+import type { Metadata } from "next";
+import Link from "next/link";
+
+export const metadata: Metadata = {
+ title: "Privacy Policy",
+ description:
+ "Privacy Policy for Parampara โ how we collect, use and protect your data.",
+};
+
+const sections = [
+ {
+ id: "information-collected",
+ title: "Information We Collect",
+ icon: "๐",
+ content:
+ "We collect information you provide directly: name, email address, and profile details when you register. We also collect usage data such as pages visited, session bookings made, and interactions with instructor profiles. Payment information is handled entirely by our third-party payment processors (Razorpay/Stripe) and is never stored on our servers.",
+ },
+ {
+ id: "how-we-use",
+ title: "How We Use Your Data",
+ icon: "โ๏ธ",
+ content:
+ "We use your data to provide and improve the Parampara platform, process session bookings, send booking confirmations and reminders, display your profile to relevant instructors or learners, and improve our recommendation algorithms. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.",
+ },
+ {
+ id: "data-sharing",
+ title: "Data Sharing",
+ icon: "๐ค",
+ content:
+ "We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We share data only with: instructors when you book their session (name and contact for coordination), payment processors to complete transactions, and service providers who help us operate the platform under strict confidentiality agreements.",
+ },
+ {
+ id: "cookies",
+ title: "Cookies",
+ icon: "๐ช",
+ content:
+ "Parampara uses essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We may use analytics cookies to understand how users navigate the platform and improve the experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some platform features may not work correctly without them.",
+ },
+ {
+ id: "your-rights",
+ title: "Your Rights",
+ icon: "โ",
+ content:
+ "You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your account and associated data, withdraw consent for data processing at any time, and lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. To exercise these rights, contact us via GitHub.",
+ },
+ {
+ id: "data-security",
+ title: "Data Security",
+ icon: "๐ก๏ธ",
+ content:
+ "We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no system is 100% secure and we encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your Parampara account.",
+ },
+ {
+ id: "childrens-privacy",
+ title: "Children's Privacy",
+ icon: "๐ถ",
+ content:
+ "Parampara is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.",
+ },
+ {
+ id: "policy-changes",
+ title: "Changes to This Policy",
+ icon: "๐",
+ content:
+ "We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the 'Last updated' date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of Parampara after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.",
+ },
+ {
+ id: "contact",
+ title: "Contact Us",
+ icon: "๐ฌ",
+ content:
+ "If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out via our GitHub repository. We are committed to addressing privacy concerns transparently and promptly.",
+ },
+];
+
+export default function PrivacyPage() {
+ return (
+
+ Legal
+
+ Last updated: April 2026 ยท Effective immediately
+
+ Your Privacy Matters
+
+ At Parampara, your privacy is deeply important to us. This
+ policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your
+ rights as a user of our cultural learning platform.
+
+ {section.content}
+
+ This Privacy Policy was last reviewed in{" "}
+ April 2026. Parampara
+ is open-source under the{" "}
+ Apache 2.0 License.
+ Questions? Reach us on{" "}
+
+ GitHub โ
+
+
+ Browse instructors and start your cultural learning journey rooted
+ in authentic Indian heritage.
+
+ Privacy Policy
+
+
+ {section.title}
+
+
+ Ready to begin?
+
+
+ Legal +
++ Last updated: April 2026 ยท Effective immediately + upon use of the platform +
- Last updated: April 2026 ยท Effective - immediately upon use +
+ Welcome to Parampara +
++ Please read these terms carefully before using the platform. By + using Parampara, you agree to these terms in full. These terms + govern your relationship with Parampara as a learner, + instructor, or visitor.
- Welcome to Parampara -
-- Please read these terms carefully before using the platform. - By using Parampara, you agree to these terms in full. These - terms govern your relationship with Parampara as a learner, - instructor, or visitor. -
-+ Browse instructors and begin your cultural learning journey today. +