Privacy Policy

Welcome to Studentsfree.in, a platform dedicated to providing free educational resources, lesson notes, and academic materials. Your privacy and trust are paramount to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website. It is designed to comply with global standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide and improve our educational services, which may include:

  • Personal Data: Information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, submit a query, or subscribe to our newsletter (e.g., your name and email address).
  • Usage and Technical Data (Non-Personal): Information automatically collected by our servers and third-party tools (like Google Analytics and AdSense), including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, geographical location (city/country level), and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

 We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Service Improvement: To understand user needs and monitor website performance, allowing us to enhance our content, design, and user experience.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, messages, and requests submitted via our contact forms.
  • Advertising: To display personalized advertisements via Google AdSense to support the free operation of the website.
  • Compliance: To meet our legal obligations under applicable data protection laws.

3. Cookie Consent and Management

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences, analyze traffic, and display relevant ads.

A. Types of Cookies We Use

We utilize three main categories of cookies:

“We utilize three main categories of cookies: Functional Cookies, which are essential for core website operation and are always on; Analytics Cookies, which help us measure performance and understand user interaction and require your consent; and Advertising Cookies, which are used by services like Google AdSense for personalized ads and also require your consent.”

B. Google AdSense and Advertising

We partner with Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google uses cookies (like the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to this and other websites.

        *   You may opt out of personalized advertising by Google at any time by visiting the Google Ad Settings Page.

        *   For more information on how Google manages data in its ad products, please visit the Google Technologies Page.

C. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. You can easily change or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.

  • To do this, look for the “Change Consent” link, which is typically available in the footer of our website. Clicking this link will instantly reopen the cookie banner, allowing you to customize your settings or revoke all consent.
  • Alternatively, you can delete existing cookies or manage the use of cookies directly through your browser settings.

    4. International Data Protection Rights (GDPR & DPDP)

    If you are a resident of the European Union (EU), the UK, or India, you have specific rights concerning your personal data:

    • Right to Access: The right to request copies of your personal data we hold.
    • Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
    • Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’): The right to request the deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
    • Right to Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent for cookies, analytics, or other processing activities at any time.

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us immediately using the details provided in Section 8.

    5. Third-Party Links and Policies

    Our website may include links to external educational resources or partner sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information or interacting with them.

    6. Data Security

    We employ reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial measures, including secure protocols (HTTPS), encryption, and access control, to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification.

    7. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.

    8. Contact Us

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

    By using Studentsfree.in, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.