Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GuruAssignments.com (“we“, “our“, “us“). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.guruassignments.com (the “Website“) and use our services (“Services“). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website or use our Services.

Definitions

    • “Website” refers to www.guruassignments.com, including all associated mobile websites and applications.
    • “Customer” or “you” refers to any individual or entity that places an order on the Website.
    • “Expert” refers to the academic professionals engaged by GuruAssignments.com to provide Services.
    • “Service” refers to the academic writing, research, and consulting services provided by Experts as per Customer’s order.
    • “Order” refers to the request for Services submitted by the Customer, processed according to the procedures described on the Website.
    • “Personal Data” refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual, either directly or indirectly.
    • “Processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data, whether or not by automated means.
    • “Data Subject” refers to an identified or identifiable natural person whose Personal Data is processed by us.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions. Acceptance of these terms is indicated by clicking the “Accept” button, ticking a box, or by your continued use of the Services.

4. Information We Collect

4.1. Personal Data

We collect Personal Data that you voluntarily provide to us when registering on the Website, placing an Order, or interacting with our Services. This includes:

  • Identification Information: Name, email address, telephone number.
  • Demographic Information: Educational level.
  • Technical Data: Device information, access times.
  • Order Information: Details of the orders you place, including specifications and requirements.
  • Payment Information: We do not store your payment card details. Payment processing is handled by trusted third-party providers in accordance with their privacy policies.

4.2. Usage Data

Information automatically collected when you visit the Website, such as:

  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to track your interactions with the Website.
  • Analytics Data: Data collected through tools like Google Analytics to understand usage patterns and improve our Services.

4.3. Third-Party Data

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms if you choose to log in via Facebook, Gmail, or Apple ID.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • Provision of Services: To process and fulfill your Orders, connect you with Experts, and deliver the requested academic work.
  • Communication: To send you updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
  • Improvement of Services: To analyze usage patterns, conduct surveys, and gather feedback for enhancing our Services.
  • Marketing and Promotions: To inform you about special offers, discounts, and promotions, provided you have consented to receive such communications.
  • Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, protect our rights, and prevent fraud.
  • Security: To protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your Personal Data to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website and providing Services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your Personal Data to governmental authorities or other parties.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your Personal Data may be transferred to the new owner.

7. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

9.1. General Rights

  • Right to Access: Request access to the Personal Data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your Personal Data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing your Personal Data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and request its transfer to another controller.
  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your Personal Data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

9.2. Specific Rights Under Certain Laws

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Residents of California have additional rights, including the right to know about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, and the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information.
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA): Residents of Virginia have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and to opt out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising, sale, or profiling.
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA): Residents of these states have similar rights as outlined above, with specific provisions unique to each law.

10. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes stipulated by the applicable law.

When making a request, please provide sufficient information to verify your identity and describe your request clearly.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

11.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our Website.

11.2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the Website.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website and improve its performance.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Advertising and Targeting Cookies: Enable us to deliver personalized advertisements and offers.

11.3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and your ability to use certain features.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received Personal Data from a child under 16, we will delete such information immediately.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website and Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data

A. Provision of Services

We process your Personal Data to authorize access to our Services, fulfill our contractual obligations, and connect you with Experts. This includes processing information provided during registration, Order placement, and communication through our Messaging System.

B. Payment Services

Payment processing is handled by trusted third-party providers. We do not store your payment card details. For tax and financial reporting purposes, we retain the first six and last four digits of your card number.

C. Communications

We may use your Personal Data to communicate with you about your Orders, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support. Additionally, we may send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials, provided you have consented to receive such communications.

D. Marketing and Promotions

With your consent, we may use your Personal Data to send you marketing communications about our Services and special offers. You can opt out of these communications at any time through the unsubscribe link in the emails or via your account settings.

E. Analytics and Development

We use analytics tools to monitor and analyze your interactions with our Website to improve our Services. This includes tracking usage patterns, performance metrics, and user behavior.

F. Support

In the event of disputes or issues, we may use your Personal Data to resolve matters, supervise behavior on the Website, and respond to complaints or requests.

G. Compliance with Legal Requirements

We process your Personal Data to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal processes, and protect our rights and interests.

H. Fraud Prevention

We monitor activities on our Website to prevent fraudulent actions and protect both our customers and our business.

I. Archival Purposes

We may archive your Personal Data to comply with legal requirements, defend against claims, and for historical reference.

J. Aggregate/De-Identify/Anonymize Data

We may aggregate, de-identify, or anonymize your Personal Data for research, analytics, and marketing purposes. Such information will no longer be linked to your identity.

Additional Sections for Specific Jurisdictions

A. California Consumers

This section integrates with and supplements the general Privacy Policy for residents of California under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, payment information (processed by third parties), IP address, browsing behavior.
  • Non-Sensitive Personal Information: Demographic information, usage data, analytics data.

Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA:

  • Right to Know: Access the categories and specific pieces of Personal Data we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your Personal Data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your Personal Data.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Exercising Your Rights:

Submit a verifiable request to support@guruassignments.com with sufficient information to verify your identity and describe your request.

B. Virginia Consumers

This section integrates with and supplements the general Privacy Policy for residents of Virginia under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Personal Information: Similar to CCPA categories.
  • Sensitive Personal Information: Not collected unless explicitly provided.

Your Rights Under VCDPA:

  • Right to Access
  • Right to Correct
  • Right to Delete
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object to Processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent

Exercising Your Rights:

Contact support@guruassignments.com with verifiable information and detailed description of your request.

C. Connecticut Consumers

This section integrates with and supplements the general Privacy Policy for residents of Connecticut under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA).

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Personal Information: Similar to CCPA categories.
  • Non-Sensitive Personal Information: As defined by CTDPA.

Your Rights Under CTDPA:

  • Right to Access
  • Right to Correct
  • Right to Delete
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale

Exercising Your Rights:

Submit your request to support@guruassignments.com with necessary verification details.

D. Colorado Consumers

This section integrates with and supplements the general Privacy Policy for residents of Colorado under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Personal Information: Similar to CCPA categories.
  • Non-Sensitive Personal Information: As defined by CPA.

Your Rights Under CPA:

  • Right to Access
  • Right to Correct
  • Right to Delete
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising and Sale

Exercising Your Rights:

Contact support@guruassignments.com with sufficient verification and detailed request description.

E. Utah Consumers

This section integrates with and supplements the general Privacy Policy for residents of Utah under the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA).

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Personal Information: Similar to CCPA categories.
  • Non-Sensitive Personal Information: As defined by UCPA.

Your Rights Under UCPA:

  • Right to Access
  • Right to Delete
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising and Sale

Exercising Your Rights:

Submit your verifiable request to support@guruassignments.com with necessary identification and request details.

16. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of GuruAssignments.com or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may use the content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of any content is prohibited.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through prominent notices on the Website. Continued use of the Website and Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

18. Contact Us

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

Email: support@guruassignments.com

Updated: December 9, 2024.