Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

SOET Library ("we", "us", "our", or "the Application") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application, website, and related services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Email address
  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Educational information (enrollment number, roll number, semester, program)
  • Profile information

Authentication Information:

  • Google OAuth credentials (used for single sign-on)
  • Password (if using email/password authentication)

Usage Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Creating and maintaining your account
  • Providing library services and book management features
  • Sending authentication-related notifications
  • Improving our application's functionality
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored on Supabase, a PostgreSQL-based backend service. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Secure password hashing using werkzeug
  • Role-based access control (RLS) on database
  • Regular security updates

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google OAuth: For authentication and single sign-on
  • Supabase: For database and authentication services
  • Vercel: For hosting and deployment
  • Firebase (Mobile): For push notifications and analytics

Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared with:

  • University administrators (if applicable)
  • Service providers necessary to operate the application
  • Legal authorities if required by law

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

8. Cookies

Our application uses session cookies to maintain your login state and provide a better user experience. These cookies are essential for the application to function properly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this policy.

10. Contact Us

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

SOET Library
School of Engineering & Technology
Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya
Ujjain, India
Email: support@soetlibrary.tech