Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 25 – 09 – 2025
At PaperPen, we are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring a safe and transparent user experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data.
1. Information We Collect
When you register, apply, or contact us on PaperPen, we may collect details such as your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, educational information, application details, uploaded documents (including ID proof, certificates, and marksheets), and payment-related information processed securely through Razorpay.
We may also automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and cookies or analytics data.
This information helps us improve our platform, enhance security, and offer a better user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
PaperPen uses your information to:
Process scholarship applications
Verify documents and eligibility
Provide updates and notifications
Improve our services and user experience
Communicate important updates, alerts, and announcements
Maintain security and prevent fraud
Provide customer support
3. How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard security measures including:
Encrypted connections (SSL)
Secure servers
Access restrictions
Regular security audits
Your information is not sold or shared with any third party without your consent, except as required for scholarship verification or legal compliance.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information only with:
Scholarship review teams
Verification partners (if any)
Payment gateway providers (e.g., Razorpay)
Legal authorities, if required by law
We never sell or rent user data.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies help us:
Improve site performance
Save user preferences
Analyze website usage
Personalize experience
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
6. Payment Security
All payments are processed securely through Razorpay.
PaperPen does not store card or UPI details.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is intended for students aged 13 and above.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for:
Application review
Verification
Legal or reporting needs
You may request data deletion anytime.
10. Your Rights
You may contact us to:
Access your data
Update or correct information
Delete your data
Ask questions about data usage
Email: support@paperpen.co.in
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically.
Continued use of our website means you accept the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
PaperPen helps students access scholarships, loans, mentorship, and career opportunities through a simple, fair, and student-friendly process.