Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated: January 2026 • Version: v1.0

1. Introduction

GuideXia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mentorship platform.We process your information based on your consent, to perform our contract with you, to comply with legal obligations, and for our legitimate business interests such as improving platform security and performance. We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an Account: Name, email address, password, role (mentee/mentor)
  • Complete Your Profile: Professional background, career goals, expertise areas, bio, profile photo
  • For Mentors: LinkedIn URL, company email, verification documents
  • Book Sessions: Session preferences, scheduling information
  • Communicate: Messages, feedback, support requests

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Platform:

  • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Payment Information

Payments on our platform are securely processed through our trusted payment gateway partner, Razorpay. We do not store your complete credit or debit card details on our servers. To learn more about how your payment information is handled, please refer to Razorpay’s Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and maintaining our mentorship services
  • Verifying mentor credentials and maintaining platform quality
  • Facilitating mentor-mentee connections and session bookings
  • Processing payments and managing transactions
  • Sending important updates, notifications, and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Improving our Platform and developing new features
  • Analyzing usage patterns and user behavior
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

When you use our Platform:

  • Mentors can see mentee profiles and booking information
  • Mentees can see mentor profiles, expertise, and availability
  • Profile information is visible to facilitate connections

4.2 With Service Providers

Only the information you choose to display in your profile is visible to other users. Private details such as email and payment information are not shared:

  • Payment processing
  • Cloud hosting and data storage
  • Email delivery and communication services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@guidexia.com

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze how you use our Platform
  • Provide personalized content and improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Platform may be accessed by individuals under the age of 18 only with the involvement, supervision, and consent of a parent or legal guardian. If you are under 18, you must obtain parental or guardian consent before creating an account or participating in any mentorship sessions.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate parental consent. If a parent or guardian believes that a minor has provided personal information without their consent, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Sending you an email notification on the registered email address with us.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: contact@guidexia.com
  • Address: GuideXia Private Limited, Sapphire Mall Internal Walkway, Uppal Southend, Sector 49, Gurugram, Haryana - 122018, India

Summary:

At GuideXia, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. When you use our platform, we collect information you provide, such as your name, email, profile details, and, for mentors, verification details. We also collect certain technical information automatically, including device and usage data, to help us improve our services and keep the platform secure. Payment information is processed securely by trusted third-party providers, and we do not store your full card details. We use your information to operate and improve the platform, connect mentors and mentees, manage bookings and payments, verify profiles, communicate important updates, and ensure platform safety and quality. Some profile information is shared with other users to enable meaningful connections, and we may share data with service providers who help us run the platform. We do not sell your personal data. We take data security seriously and use appropriate safeguards to protect your information, though no system is completely risk-free. You have rights to access, correct, or delete your data, and to control marketing communications. We retain data only as long as necessary and comply with applicable laws. By using GuideXia, you trust us with your data and we work to honor that trust every day.