Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use QALAM.

Last updated: September 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

At QALAM, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of educators and students who use our exam grading platform. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

We believe in transparency and your right to control your personal information. This policy is designed to be clear and comprehensive, explaining your rights and our responsibilities regarding your data.

Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and phone number.

  • Educational Content: Exam data, question sets, answer keys, and OMR sheets you create within the app.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our app, including features accessed and time spent.

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version for technical support.

  • Camera Data: Temporary access to camera for scanning OMR sheets (images are processed locally and not stored).

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our exam creation and grading services

  • Process and store your exams, questions, and grading results

  • Send important updates about your account and app features

  • Provide technical support and respond to your inquiries

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance and user experience

  • Ensure app security and prevent fraudulent activities

Data Security & Protection

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption

  • Your exam data is stored securely in Firebase with strict access controls

  • We implement regular security audits and monitoring

  • Access to your data is limited to essential personnel only

  • We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties

  • OMR scanning is processed locally on your device for maximum privacy

Data Sharing & Third Parties

  • We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone

  • Limited data may be shared with service providers (Firebase, analytics) under strict contracts

  • We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our users' safety

  • You control who can access your exams and results within the app

  • Student data is never shared outside your organization without explicit consent

Your Rights & Choices

  • Access and download all your personal data and exam content

  • Correct or update your account information at any time

  • Delete your account and all associated data permanently

  • Control who can view and access your created exams

  • Opt out of non-essential communications

  • Request data portability to export your exams and results

Data Retention

We retain your personal information and exam data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Exam Content: Stored as long as your account is active, or until you delete specific exams
  • Usage Analytics: Aggregated data may be retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
  • Backup Data: Automatically deleted within 30 days after account deletion

Contact Us

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

qalam@csolit.com

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

  • Notify you through the app
  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Post the new policy on our website