Privacy Policy

Overview

At Otvut, your privacy is a fundamental priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our educational social media network and related services.

By creating an account or using Otvut, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platform.

Our promise: We never sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is used only to provide and improve our services.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you use Otvut:

Information You Provide Name, username, email address, phone number, date of birth, profile picture, and any content (posts, messages, comments) you create or share on Otvut.
Automatic Information Device type, IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, and interactions with content — collected automatically when you use our platform.
Location Data Approximate location (based on IP) and precise location (only with your explicit permission) to provide region-specific networks and services.
Transaction Information Details of purchases, sales, and payments made through Otvut's C2C marketplace. Payment card details are processed by secure third-party providers — we do not store full card numbers.
Information from Third Parties Data from social login providers (if you sign in via them), and information from partners who help us verify identity or prevent fraud.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide & Improve Services Create and manage your account, deliver content, personalize your feed, and develop new features.
Ensure Safety & Security Detect and prevent fraud, spam, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Use.
Communicate with You Send service updates, security alerts, and (with your consent) promotional messages.
Analytics & Research Understand how Otvut is used so we can improve user experience and platform performance.
Legal Compliance Meet legal obligations, enforce our terms, and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

When We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these limited circumstances:

With Your Consent When you explicitly ask us to share information — for example, connecting your account to a third-party app.
Service Providers Trusted vendors who help us operate Otvut (hosting, payments, analytics, customer support) — bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and the public.
Business Transfers If Otvut is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred — you will be notified of any change in ownership.

Cookies & Tracking

Otvut uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of Otvut, such as staying signed in.

We use essential cookies for security and login, and analytics cookies to improve our services. You can opt out of analytics at any time.

How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures — including encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and access controls — to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Encryption in Transit & at Rest All sensitive data is encrypted using modern standards (TLS/SSL, AES-256).
Strict Access Controls Only authorized personnel can access user data, and only when necessary for their role.
Regular Audits We perform regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments.

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights & Choices

You have control over your personal information on Otvut:

Access & Review View and download a copy of the information we hold about you from your account settings.
Correct Update or fix inaccurate personal information at any time.
Delete Request deletion of your account and personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
Opt Out Unsubscribe from marketing emails and limit certain data collection.
Portability Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Children's Privacy

Otvut is not intended for children under 13 years (or the minimum legal age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

If we learn that a user is under the required age, we will deactivate their account and delete their data in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through Otvut or by email before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of Otvut after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.