Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 19, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to SaveethaBase ("we," "our," or "us"). SaveethaBase is an academic resource sharing platform designed for students of Saveetha Engineering College. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at saveethabase.app.
By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you sign in using Google OAuth, we may collect:
- Your name and email address
- Profile picture (Google avatar)
- Google account identifier
2.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with the platform, including:
- Pages visited and features used
- Upload and download activity
- Search queries
- Browser type, device information, and IP address
2.3 User-Generated Content
When you upload resources, we store the file metadata (title, subject, category), your reviews, ratings, and any other content you voluntarily share on the platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our platform
- Authenticate users and manage accounts
- Track contributions and award achievement badges and points
- Send notifications about relevant activity
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
4. Third-Party Services
We integrate with the following third-party services:
4.1 Supabase
We use Supabase for authentication and database services. Your account data and content metadata are stored securely on Supabase servers. See their Privacy Policy.
4.2 Cloudinary
Uploaded documents are stored on Cloudinary's cloud storage. See their Privacy Policy.
4.3 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. See Google's Privacy Policy.
4.4 Google OAuth
We use Google Sign-In for authentication. Only your basic profile information (name, email, avatar) is accessed. We do not access your Google Drive, contacts, or any other Google services.
5. Cookies
Our site uses cookies for authentication sessions and personalization. Third-party services such as Google AdSense may also set cookies on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication via OAuth, and access controls on our database. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at codez.ai.contact@gmail.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our platform is intended for college students (18 years and older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This 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.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: codez.ai.contact@gmail.com
- Platform: saveethabase.app