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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 June 2024  ยท  Last Updated: 9 June 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information Webnerd Solutions collects, how it is used, and the choices you have with respect to your data. We are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and other applicable Indian laws.

1. Introduction

Webnerd Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ("Webnerd Solutions", "we", "us", or "our") operates online coding examination systems and educational technology platforms accessible through our websites and applications (collectively, the "Platform").

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Platform, including Institutions (colleges, enterprises), Administrators, and Students. By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Account and Registration Information

  • Institution name, type (college / enterprise), and contact details
  • Administrator name, email address, and phone number
  • Student name, email address, and roll number or employee ID (provided by the Institution)
  • Login credentials (passwords are stored in encrypted form)

2.2 Usage and Activity Data

  • Code submissions, test responses, and answers entered on the Platform
  • Examination session data: start time, end time, duration, and score
  • Proctoring data: tab-switch events and session flags (no video or audio is stored unless explicitly disclosed)
  • Feature interaction logs and clickstream data for product improvement

2.3 Technical and Device Data

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type
  • Cookies and session identifiers (see Section 7)
  • Error logs and diagnostic data

2.4 Communications

  • Emails, support tickets, and messages you send to us
  • Demo request and contact form submissions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

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Providing the Services

Operating, maintaining, and improving the Platform and its features.

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Performance Analytics

Generating exam reports, student performance dashboards, and institutional analytics.

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AI Model Improvement

Improving AI Code Review accuracy using anonymised, aggregated code submission data.

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Security & Integrity

Detecting fraud, plagiarism, academic dishonesty, and unauthorised access.

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Communications

Responding to support requests, sending service announcements, and delivering demo follow-ups.

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Legal Compliance

Complying with applicable Indian laws, regulatory obligations, and court orders.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

With your Institution

Student exam results, performance reports, and session flags are shared with the Administrator of the Institution through which the Student accesses the Platform.

With service providers

Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery) who process data solely on our behalf under data processing agreements.

For legal compliance

Where required by law, court order, or government authority in India.

Business transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, provided the acquirer agrees to honour this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Data Type
Retention Period
Account and registration data
Duration of the subscription + 12 months
Exam and assessment records
Duration of the subscription + 36 months
Code submissions
Duration of subscription + 6 months (anonymised thereafter)
Support communications
24 months from date of resolution
Technical logs and diagnostics
90 days on a rolling basis

Upon account termination, data will be deleted within 30 calendar days unless a longer period is required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
Role-based access controls for all internal systems
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Incident response and breach notification procedures

No method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please notify us immediately at webnerdsolutions@gmail.com if you suspect a security incident.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Platform effectively. These include:

Essential cookies

Required for login sessions, security, and core platform functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies

Used to understand how users interact with the Platform and improve our features. Anonymised where possible.

Preference cookies

Remember your settings and preferences across sessions.

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, but doing so may impair the Platform's functionality.

8. Children and Minors

Our Platform may be accessed by students who are minors (under 18 years of age). We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from minors without verifiable parental or guardian consent, as required by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

All minor student accounts are created and managed exclusively by authorised Institutions and Administrators. By creating accounts for minor students, the Institution confirms it has obtained the required consents. If you believe we have received data from a minor without proper consent, please contact us immediately at webnerdsolutions@gmail.com.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable Indian law, you or your authorised Institution may exercise the following rights:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis (withdrawal does not affect prior processing).

Right to Grievance Redressal

Lodge a grievance with our data protection contact or the Data Protection Board of India.

Right to Nominate

Nominate another person to exercise data rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at webnerdsolutions@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Third-Party Services

The Platform may contain links to or integrations with third-party services (e.g., payment gateways, analytics providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data to them.

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed within India. Where we use third-party cloud services that may store data outside India, we ensure appropriate contractual safeguards are in place, in compliance with applicable Indian data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify registered Institutions by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Platform at least 7 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of the updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact our Data Protection contact:

Webnerd Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Data Protection Contact

webnerdsolutions@gmail.com

Response within 30 days as required by law.

This Privacy Policy is effective from the date stated at the top of this document.