Privacy Policy

Account Information

When you register on TARIQI, we collect your full name, email address, phone number, academic institution, and student status. This information is necessary to create and manage your account.

Profile Information

You may optionally provide additional information such as your major, graduation year, academic interests, profile photo, and bio. This information enhances your experience and helps us connect you with relevant opportunities.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with TARIQI — including pages visited, features used, search queries, content viewed, and time spent on the platform. This data is used to improve our services.

Device & Technical Data

We automatically collect device information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and cookie data to ensure platform security and optimize performance.

Communications

If you contact us through our support system, we store records of your communications to provide effective support and improve our services.

Platform Services

To provide, maintain, and improve all TARIQI features including college discovery, scholarship listings, job board, marketplace, CV builder, community, events, and student housing.

Personalization

To personalize your experience by recommending universities, scholarships, job opportunities, and community connections based on your academic profile and interests.

Communications

To send you important account notifications, platform updates, scholarship and job alerts, and — with your consent — promotional messages about new features.

Safety & Trust

To verify your identity, detect fraud, prevent abuse, and maintain the integrity and safety of the TARIQI community.

Analytics & Improvement

To analyze platform usage patterns and improve the overall student experience through research, testing, and product development.

We Do Not Sell Your Data

TARIQI does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your privacy is fundamental to our mission.

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

Marketplace Transactions

When you participate in the TARIQI marketplace, certain information (such as your display name and listing details) is visible to other users. Contact information is shared only when you initiate a transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of TARIQI, its users, or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our platform.

Encryption

All data transmitted between your device and TARIQI is encrypted using industry-standard TLS/SSL protocols. Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption.

Access Controls

Access to personal data within our organization is strictly limited to employees who need it to perform their job functions, and all access is logged and audited.

Security Monitoring

We continuously monitor our systems for unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and security threats. We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

Incident Response

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Access & Portability

You have the right to request a copy of all personal data we hold about you in a portable, machine-readable format. Submit your request through the Contact page or via settings.

Correction

You can update most of your personal information directly through your account settings. If you need assistance, contact our support team.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time. Note that some data may be retained for legal compliance purposes for a limited period.

Opt-Out of Marketing

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or through your notification settings in the app.

Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent panel. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality.

Essential Cookies

Required for core platform functionality such as authentication, session management, and security. These cannot be disabled without impacting your ability to use the platform.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools (such as aggregated, anonymized usage data) to understand how students use TARIQI and to improve our features and performance.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings such as language preference, theme, and notification preferences to provide a consistent experience across sessions.

Age Requirement

TARIQI is designed for students aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without verified parental consent.

Parental Controls

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@tariqi.app and we will promptly delete such information.

Active Accounts

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. You can request deletion at any time.

Deleted Accounts

Upon account deletion, your personal data will be deleted within 30 days, except for data we are required to retain by law (e.g., financial transaction records for 7 years).

Backup & Logs

Backup copies and system logs may retain data for up to 90 days after deletion requests as part of our security and operational processes.

Primary Storage

Your data is primarily stored on servers located in the Middle East / North Africa region. We ensure all data storage and processing complies with applicable local laws.

Cross-Border Transfers

When data is transferred to or processed in other countries (e.g., through third-party services), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses.

Notification of Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email, in-app notification, or a prominent notice on our website at least 30 days before changes take effect.

Continued Use

Your continued use of TARIQI after the effective date of any policy changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.