Privacy Policy
At PathGyan.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we seriously care about keeping your personal information safe. This Privacy policy help explain how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit or use our website. By using PathGyan.com, you agree to follow the rules and practices that we have explained here.
1. Interpretation and key terms
Let’s make it all simple: When we say “you”, we mean the person using our website (that’s you, a student or a parent). “We,” “us,” or “our” means PathGyan.com. The word “Service” means everything you can do on our website, like reading information, using tools, or signing up.
An “Account” is your personal login profile on our website. “Personal Data” means information that can identify you, like your name or email. “Cookies” are small files we save on your device to remember things like your preferences or anything you like to do on our website. “Usage Data” is information we collect automatically from you such as the pages you visit or what device you use.
2. What information we collect
We collect a few types of information to make your experience better.
Personal information you provide: You might share things with us like your name, email, phone number, or address when signing up, subscribing, or contacting us.
Information we collect automatically from you: Our system also collects things like your IP address, the kind of browser you use, what pages you visit, and how long you stay on them. This helps us understand how people use our website so we can improve it.
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to make the site run smoothly and feel more personal.
There are two kinds of cookies we use:
- Session cookies disappear when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies stay on your device until you delete them.
Cookies help us remember your settings, show relevant ads, and see how well the site performs. You can turn them off in your browser, but some parts of the site might not work properly if you do this.
4. How we use your information
We use your information to do a wide range of things, which include:
- Running and maintaining your account.
- Answering your messages and processing your requests.
- Sending you updates, offers, or alerts.
- Showing you ads that might interest you (you can choose to opt out).
- Testing and improving how our website works.
In short, your data helps us make your experience safer, smoother, and more personal whenever you use our website.
5. Sharing your information
We never sell your information. But sometimes we share it with our trusted partners, who could be any one of the following:
- Service providers who help run the site or handle data.
- Advertising partners to show you relevant ads.
- Business partners or affiliates if we work together under the same privacy rules.
- Legal authorities if the law requires it or to protect our rights.
If our company is ever sold or merged, your data may be shared as part of that process.
6. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google helps us show ads through something called DART cookies. These cookies track whoever visits PathGyan.com and other websites to show ads that they might like. You can opt out anytime by visiting Google’s Ads Privacy page.
7. Advertising partners
Our ad partners may use cookies or tiny images (called pixels) to see how people interact with their ads. Each partner has its own privacy rules. You can read Google’s policy here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
8. Retaining your information
We keep your information only for as long as we need it. For example, to run our services, follow the law, or fix disputes. Usage data (like analytics) is kept for shorter periods unless t is needed for safety or improvements.
9. International transfer of data
Sometimes, your data might be stored in another country where privacy laws are different. No matter where it goes, we make sure it’s well protected and handled safely and that you are never at risk.
10. Securing your data
We take security seriously. We use tools like encryption, secure servers, and limited access to protect your information. While no system is 100% secured, we do our best to keep your data safe from hackers or leaks and you should be fine.
11. Links from third parties
Our website might link to other websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for what happens on those sites, so please check their privacy policies before sharing your personal information there.
12. Children’s privacy
We do not collect data from children under 13 on purpose. If you think a child has shared their information with us, let us know right away so we can delete it.
13. Updates to this privacy policy
We might update this Privacy policy when things change such as new laws or website updates. When we do, we will post the new version here with the latest date. If you keep using PathGyan.com after that, it means you agree with the changes we made.
14. Contact us
Do you have a question or concern about your data? You can email us at contact@pathgyan.com. And we will respond quickly and do our best to help you.