Privacy Policy

1. Our Privacy Commitment

At Fraterny, your data is more than information - it's insight, trust, and a part of your journey with us. We will never sell your data or exploit it. We aim to:

• Collect only what's essential for your experience
• Keep it secure through encryption and access control
• Use it only for service delivery, internal analysis, or improvement
• Share it only with your explicit consent or legal obligation

While we take every reasonable step to protect your privacy, please note we are not liable for third-party breaches outside our control (e.g., other websites or platforms linked to ours).

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to all visitors, applicants, and participants of:

• Quest by Fraterny: A psychological self-discovery journey to assess alignment and readiness.
• Frat Villa: A luxury, cohort-based personal transformation experience — accessible only to individuals who have completed Quest.

This Policy governs all data shared via our website, forms, digital tools, or communication channels.

We may update this Policy without prior notice. Please review it regularly to stay informed.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information ("Personal Information"):

a. Identity & Profile Data

• Full name, gender, date of birth, city
• Social handles (if submitted voluntarily)
• Photos or video recordings during the program (with consent)

b. Contact Information

• Email address, phone number, and communication preferences

c. Psychological & Reflective Data

• Quest responses, answers to introspective questions
• Journals or feedback submitted during or after programs
• Self-assessment results or behavior-based observations

d. Health & Lifestyle Data (Optional)

• Allergies, mental or physical health disclosures
• Dietary requirements or accessibility needs

e. Financial & Transactional Data

• Payment history (via UPI, bank transfer, credit/debit card)
• Invoicing and billing records
• We do not collect or store card details directly

f. Technical & Usage Information

• Device type, IP address, browser details, operating system
• IP address for assessment validation, session recovery, and geographic verification
• Device fingerprinting data (screen resolution, timezone, language settings, platform information) combined with IP address to create unique device identifiers for assessment integrity
• Location data derived from IP address for service eligibility verification
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)

4. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly to:

• Evaluate your readiness and fit for Frat Villa through Quest
• Create personalized feedback and insights
• Coordinate pre-event logistics and communication
• Ensure your physical and emotional safety during programs
• Deliver customer support and post-program updates
• Improve future programs through internal analysis

We may anonymize data for research, product development, and performance analysis.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited data with:

• Internal team members (on a need-to-know basis)
• Program facilitators or psychologists for group preparation
• Accommodation or logistics partners (for health/dietary/safety reasons)
• Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email tools)
• Legal authorities, only when required by law

All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.

6. Public Forums and Community Environments

Any information you voluntarily share in group discussions, public forums, reflection circles, or post-program communities may be visible to others. We recommend you exercise discretion while sharing sensitive personal stories in semi-public settings, even though the environment is psychologically safe.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and tools like Google Analytics to:

• Track website performance
• Understand user behavior
• Maintain session continuity

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience.

8. Retention of Information

• Data related to Frat Villa or Quest will be retained for a period of up to 18 months
• Anonymized behavioral data may be retained longer for internal insight and product development
• You can request early deletion of your data (see Section 10)

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including:

• End-to-end encryption (in transit and at rest)
• Role-based access to sensitive data
• Regular audits and infrastructure updates

However, no system can be 100% secure. We cannot guarantee protection from unauthorized access beyond our control.

10. Your Rights

You may at any time:

• Request access to your data
• Ask us to correct or update any inaccuracies
• Request deletion of your data from our systems
• Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
• Opt out of marketing or informational emails

To exercise these rights, contact support@fraterny.com.

11. Under 18 Policy

Fraterny products are strictly meant for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as laws evolve or our services change. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the latest terms.

Last updated: July 2025