This Privacy Policy explains what information the EduFind mobile application and the website edufind.uz (the "Service") collect from users, how it is used and how it is protected. The Service is operated by ONIC GROUP, MChJ, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (the "Company", "we"). By using the Service you agree to the terms of this Policy.
1. General
EduFind is a mobile platform for searching schools, learning centres, courses and tutors, viewing information about them, booking trial lessons, leaving reviews and communicating with institutions. Your data is processed only to provide the Service, keep it secure and comply with the law.
2. Information we collect
We may collect and store the following information:
- Registration data: phone number, first and last name (if provided), profile photo.
- Account data: login time, authentication token, device identifier (for push notifications).
- Usage data: saved institutions and courses, search and filter queries, actions on institution pages (for example, viewing a phone number).
- Reviews: ratings, text and reports about an institution or tutor.
- Trial lessons: booking requests and related information.
- Chat messages: messages sent to institutions through in-app chat.
- Technical data: device type, operating system version, app version, IP address, error and performance logs.
3. How we use information
Collected information is used to:
- create accounts, authenticate users and keep sign-in secure;
- provide app features (search, favourites, map, chat and others);
- manage trial-lesson bookings and requests;
- send push notifications and service messages;
- respond to user requests and provide technical support;
- improve the Service and run statistical analysis;
- prevent fraud and abuse and ensure security;
- comply with legal requirements.
4. Sharing with third parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be shared with third parties only in the following cases:
- with the educational institution you contact (for example, a trial-lesson booking or a chat message);
- with service providers (SMS delivery, push notifications, cloud hosting) — only to the extent necessary and under confidentiality obligations;
- when required by law or a lawful request of a public authority.
5. Data retention
Data is stored for as long as the Service is provided to you. When an account is deleted or a user requests deletion, data is deleted or anonymised within the periods allowed by law and technical capabilities. Some records may be kept longer where the law requires it.
6. Security
We apply technical and organisational measures to protect your data: encrypted connections (HTTPS), access control, secure server infrastructure and restricted staff access. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
- obtain information about the data we hold about you;
- correct inaccurate or outdated data;
- request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions);
- opt out of marketing messages;
- object to the processing of your data.
To exercise these rights, use the help section in the app or contact us at the address below.
8. Children
EduFind is intended for users under the supervision of parents or legal guardians. Persons under 18 should use the app only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
9. Changes to this Policy
This Policy may be updated from time to time. Material changes will be announced in the app or on this page. The updated version takes effect when it is published.
Contact
Questions about this Policy or your data:
ONIC GROUP, MChJXuvaydo street 9/15, Buston MFY, Shaykhontohur district, Tashkent, 100169, UzbekistanTax ID (INN): 312947372info@edufind.uz+998 95 001 66 46edufind.uz