Important Update

This privacy policy explains how GyanSpark collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our educational website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe online experience for students.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our educational services:

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: If you contact us via email or contact form, we collect your name and email address.
  • Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or queries you submit.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website (pages visited, time spent).
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type.
  • Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and site functionality (see Section 3).

1.3 What We DO NOT Collect

  • We do not collect personal student data like roll numbers, school names, or addresses.
  • We do not require registration or login to access study materials.
  • We do not collect payment information (all content is free).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information only for legitimate educational purposes:

2.1 Primary Uses

  • To Respond: Answer your queries and provide support.
  • To Improve: Analyze usage patterns to improve content and user experience.
  • To Maintain: Ensure website security and prevent abuse.

2.2 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand:

  • Which classes and subjects are most popular
  • How students navigate through study materials
  • Website performance and loading times

2.3 Communication

If you contact us, we may:

  • Respond to your query via email
  • Send important updates about the website (rarely)
  • Never send promotional or marketing emails

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites.

3.2 Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies (anonymous tracking).
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like dark mode.

3.3 How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use these trusted third-party services:

4.1 Google Analytics

For website traffic analysis. Google's privacy policy applies to their services.

4.2 Google Fonts

For typography. May collect usage statistics.

4.3 Font Awesome

For icons. May use cookies for font loading.

4.4 No Advertising Networks

We do not use advertising networks or tracking for ads.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures:

  • Regular security updates
  • Secure hosting environment
  • Limited data collection
  • No sensitive student data stored

Note: No internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is designed for students, including those under 18:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • Parents can contact us to review or delete any information
  • We encourage parental supervision for younger students

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what information we have about you
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking
  • File a complaint about privacy practices

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy:

  • Updates will be posted on this page
  • Significant changes will be highlighted
  • Continued use means acceptance of changes

Contact for Privacy Concerns

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

Email: privacy@gyanspark.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

We aim to respond within 48 hours.