Privacy Policy

CertiChain Privacy Policy

CertiChain is a blockchain-based certificate verification system that prioritizes user privacy and data security.

Data We Collect

• Student ID (hashed on blockchain for privacy)
• Student Name (for certificate display)
• Certificate files and metadata
• Authentication credentials (encrypted)

How We Use Your Data

• Issue and verify certificates on blockchain
• Store certificate metadata on IPFS (decentralized storage)
• Authenticate users for dashboard access

Data Protection

• Student IDs are hashed using SHA-256 before storing on blockchain
• Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt
• Certificate files stored on IPFS (immutable and distributed)
• Blockchain provides tamper-proof verification

Contact

For privacy concerns or data deletion requests, please contact your institution's certificate issuer.