🔐 Data Safety

Last Updated: 17:September:2025

Scouting Study Universe is committed to ensuring that every user’s personal information and data remain safe, secure, and protected. This page explains our data safety practices, storage rules, and security measures.

1. Our Commitment

• ✅ 100% Free, Safe & Legal Platform

• ✅ No sale or misuse of your personal information

• ✅ Compliance with Indian IT Act, International Privacy Laws, and Global Data Protection Principles

• ✅ Safe for students, Scouts, Guides, NCC, NSS members, and learners of all ages

2. What Data We Collect

We only collect limited data necessary for the platform to function:

• Basic Information (optional): Name, email, contact (only if you register, donate, or volunteer)

• Technical Information: Browser type, IP address, device details (for security and analytics)

• User-Submitted Content: Notes, stories, or study material (if you choose to contribute)

• Cookies: Only for improving site performance and user experience

⚠️ We do not collect sensitive financial details (like card numbers or bank passwords).

3. How We Use Data

Your data is used only for:

• 📚 Providing study materials, quizzes, and exam preparation tools

• 📰 Sending updates on Scouting, NCC, NSS, Government & International news

• 🙌 Managing contributions, rewards, and volunteer activities

• 🔒 Ensuring security, preventing spam, and protecting the platform from misuse

• 🎁 Offering certificates and recognition to top contributors and volunteers

4. Data Storage & Protection

• All collected data is stored on secure servers.

• We use encryption, firewalls, and regular monitoring to prevent hacking or unauthorized access.

• Access to user data is strictly limited to authorized administrators.

• No personal data is shared with third parties without user consent.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade personal data.
Data may be shared only in:

• ✅ Legal requirements (Government or Court orders)

• ✅ Technical services (like hosting, analytics) for website function

• ✅ User consent (if you choose to publish your name with contributions)

6. Data Safety for Children

• Our platform is child-friendly.

• No adult, sexual, violent, or harmful content is ever allowed.

• If you are under 13, you must use the website with parental/guardian supervision.

7. Donation & Financial Safety

• Donations are voluntary.

• We do not store your card, UPI, or banking details.

• All payments are processed through trusted third-party secure gateways.

8. User Responsibility

• Keep your login credentials private and secure.

• Do not share fake or harmful information.

• Report any suspicious activity immediately.

9. Data Retention

• We store your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

• You may request deletion of your data anytime by contacting us.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your stored data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent for data use

• Contact us with concerns at: infossu@yahoo.com

11. Disclaimer

While we take every measure to protect your data, no online system is 100% secure. By using this platform, you accept that:

• Some risks (like internet hacking, third-party links) are beyond our control.

• We will always respond quickly to fix any security issue.

✅ Final Note

Scouting Study Universe is designed to be safe, transparent, and reliable. Our mission is to keep your data secure while giving you the world’s largest Scouting and educational resource platform.

Your trust is our strength, and your safety is our responsibility.