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They receive only the email address and the message content needed to deliver the email."}],["$","p",null,{"children":"Our databases are hosted on MongoDB Atlas and Astra DB (Cassandra), both of which are secure, managed database services with strong encryption and access controls. We also use Redis for caching, which stores temporary session data to keep you logged in."}],["$","p",null,{"children":"We use Socket.io for real-time communication features such as chat messaging and booking notifications. This service enables instant communication between students and teachers within the app."}],["$","p",null,{"children":"The Growsmart mobile application does not use Google Sign-In or other third-party authentication providers. However, our secure web portal at portal.gogrowsmart.com does offer Google Sign-In as an optional authentication method. 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Phone number, if provided, is deleted along with your account unless required for legal compliance."}],["$","p",null,{"children":"Chat messages between students and teachers are kept for as long as both accounts are active. When either account is deleted, the associated messages are removed."}],["$","p",null,{"children":"Payment and transaction records for spotlight subscriptions and other paid features are retained for seven years, as required by Indian tax and financial regulations. This includes subscription details, payment confirmations, and invoice records. 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We are committed to protecting the privacy of young users."}],["$","p",null,{"children":"You must be at least 13 years old to create an account on GrowSmart. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must review and agree to this privacy policy on your behalf. We encourage parents and guardians to be involved in their children's online activities and to monitor the information they share."}],["$","p",null,{"children":["If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us without your consent, please contact us at"," ",["$","a",null,{"href":"mailto:contact@gogrowsmart.com","className":"text-primary-600 hover:underline","children":"contact@gogrowsmart.com"}],". We will promptly investigate and take steps to delete the data."]}],["$","p",null,{"children":"Under the DPDP Act, consent for the processing of a minor's personal data must be obtained from the parent or legal guardian. 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