Introduction

At THESTUDYIAS, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws. This Data Deletion Policy outlines your rights regarding the deletion of your personal data and the procedures we follow to manage and securely delete your information. Our goal is to balance operational needs with legal obligations and your rights as a user.

This policy applies to all personal data collected, stored, or processed by THESTUDYIAS, including but not limited to:

• Names
• Addresses
• Contact information
• Sensitive personal data
• Emails and communication records
• Project-related information
• Legal and compliance-related data (e.g., contracts, tax records)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data held by us.
• Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Object to the processing of your personal data.
• Request the deletion of your personal data.
• If you believe that our processing of your personal data violates data protection laws, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. The retention periods for different categories of data are as follows:

• Personal Data: Retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
• Operational Data: Retained for a reasonable period to support business operations.
• Legal/Compliance Data: Retained for the duration specified by applicable laws or regulations.

You can request the deletion of your personal data through the following methods:

1. Email Request:
   • Send an email to info@thestudyias.com from the email address registered with your account.
   • Use the subject line: "Data Deletion Request."
   • Include the following details in your email:
   • Your registered email address
   • Your full name
   • Reason for the deletion request (optional)
2. Mobile App Request:
   • Log in to the app using your username and password.
   • Navigate to the "Profile" section.
   • Select "Delete Your Account."
   • Confirm your request on the deletion confirmation page by pressing the "Delete" button.

• Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 2 business days.
• Verification: We will verify your identity and obtain necessary approvals.
• Deletion: We will securely delete your data within 90 days, except where retention is necessary for legal or legitimate business reasons.
• Documentation: The deletion process will be documented for audit and compliance purposes.

In certain circumstances, we may retain your data even after a deletion request, including but not limited to:

• Legal Compliance: To fulfill legal obligations or resolve disputes.
• Policy or Terms Violations: To investigate or address violations of our policies or terms of service.
• Fraud Prevention and Harm Mitigation: To prevent fraud, abuse, or harm to others.
• Backup Storage: Copies of your data may remain in backup storage for disaster recovery, software error resolution, or other data loss prevention measures.

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with evolving laws and regulations. Any updates will be communicated to you through our website or other appropriate channels.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding data deletion, please contact us at:

Email: info@thestudyias.com

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled transparently and responsibly.

This combined policy provides a comprehensive and user-friendly approach to data deletion, ensuring clarity, compliance, and respect for user rights.