Welcome to Tutors BD. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our mobile application and website (https://tutorsbd.com).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience for our users. This includes:

• • Personal Information: When you register or log in, we collect your mobile phone number, name, and email address.
• • Verification Data: We use SMS-based OTP (One-Time Password) to verify your mobile number.
• • Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the app, including the hardware model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• • Usage Data: Since this app utilizes a WebView to display website content, we may collect information about your interactions with the site, including pages visited and time spent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• • To verify your identity and secure your account via mobile number verification.
• • To connect students with expert tutors across Bangladesh.
• • To improve the functionality and performance of our mobile application.
• • To send important notifications regarding your account or tuition requests.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on our Laravel-based servers. We implement industry-standard security measures (including SSL encryption) to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

4. Third-Party Services

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may use third-party service providers (such as SMS gateways for OTP and Google Analytics) to help us operate our service. These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf.

5. Children’s Privacy

Tutors BD is intended for use by students and tutors. If a user is under the age of 13, we encourage parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.

6. Account and Data Deletion

In compliance with Google Play and Apple App Store policies, users have the right to request the deletion of their account and associated data.

• • How to delete: You can request data deletion by contacting us at support@tutorsbd.com or through the settings menu in your profile on the website.
• • Data removed: Upon request, we will delete your phone number, profile details, and history from our active database within 30 days.

7. Compliance with Bangladesh Laws

This policy is designed to comply with the Cyber Security Act 2023 and other relevant data protection regulations of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: