📋 Information We Collect

We collect information about you in various ways when you use our website:

1. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms
• Comment on our blog posts or articles
• Register for an account (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or contests
• Communicate with us via email or contact forms

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Educational background or exam preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, date/time stamps
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Usage Data: How you interact with our website, pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our “Cookies” section below for more details.

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

🍪 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
• You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are sent
• Disabling cookies may affect website functionality
• Visit www.aboutcookies.org for detailed instructions

🔗 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to enhance our website functionality and analyze traffic. These services may collect information about you:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information. You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense (if applicable)

We may display ads through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. Learn more at Google’s Ad Settings.

Social Media Plugins

We may use social media sharing buttons (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.). These platforms may collect information about your visit.

Email Marketing Services

We may use email marketing platforms (like MailChimp, SendGrid) to send newsletters. These services have their own privacy policies.

Affiliate Links

Our website may contain affiliate links to third-party products or services. When you click these links, the affiliate partner may collect information about your visit.

🤝 How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: If we merge with or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you give us explicit permission to do so.

🔒 Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmission
• Secure Servers: Our website is hosted on secure servers with regular security updates
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
• Regular Backups: We maintain regular backups to prevent data loss
• Security Monitoring: We monitor for suspicious activity and potential security threats

⏰ Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Contact Form Inquiries: Up to 2 years for customer service purposes
• Analytics Data: Anonymized data retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
• Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Legal Requirements: We may retain information longer if required by law

⚖️ Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at af************@***il.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Unsubscribe from Emails

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

• Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email
• Emailing us at af************@***il.com

👶 Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for students of all ages, including minors preparing for competitive exams. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information without your parent or guardian’s permission. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us at af************@***il.com, and we will delete it promptly.

🌍 International Users

Our website is operated from India and is intended primarily for users in India. However, we welcome visitors from around the world.

If you access our website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

For European Union Users: We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You have additional rights under GDPR, as outlined in the “Your Privacy Rights” section above.

🚦 Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.

At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can control cookies and tracking through your browser settings as described in the “Cookies” section above.

🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make changes:

• We will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website
• Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📧 Contact Us

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