1. Introduction

ParikshaSathi ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website and application available at pariksha-sathi.github.io ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information collection, use, and disclosure when you use our Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in various ways:

• Voluntary Information: When you use our Service, you may voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, exam preferences, and study goals when creating a personalized study plan.
• Automatic Information: We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Service, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand how users interact with our Service.
• Contact Information: If you contact us with questions or feedback, we collect and maintain your contact information and correspondence.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To personalize your study plans based on your exam selection and goals
• To send administrative notifications and updates about our Service
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
• To display targeted advertisements through Google AdSense

4. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with third-party services including:

• Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your browsing activities.
• Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to track website usage and performance.
• GitHub Pages: Our Service is hosted on GitHub Pages, which may collect information as described in their privacy policy.
• Google Authentication: If you choose to sign in with Google, Google will process your authentication information.

Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services as they govern their data practices.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We recommend using strong passwords, keeping your device secure, and not sharing your login credentials with others.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Study plan data and progress information are stored locally on your device and in your browser. We do not maintain centralized databases of user study plans unless explicitly authorized by you.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Object: You can object to certain processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact.pariksha.sathi@gmail.com

8. Children's Privacy

ParikshaSathi is primarily designed for students aged 16 and above preparing for competitive exams. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will take immediate steps to delete the information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child's information has been collected should contact us immediately.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Service uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with our Service
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those of your home country. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, when appropriate, by providing additional notice.

Your continued use of the Service following notice of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact.pariksha.sathi@gmail.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/SnakeEye-sudo/pariksha-sathi

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

Your privacy is important to us. If you do not agree with our privacy practices, please do not use our Service. By accessing and using ParikshaSathi, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.