GDPR & CCPA Compliance

Last updated: 02.01.2026

  1. Introduction

StudentsFree.in is a global educational platform offering free study resources. This document explains how Studentsfree.in complies with major global privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

  1. Information We Collect:

We may collect Personal Data voluntarily submitted (name, email) via forms. – Log and device data (IP region, browser type, operating system). – Usage data (visited pages, interactions, session duration). – Cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising.

  1. Purpose of Data Collection:

We use data to Improve website content and performance – Provide personalized educational experiences – Display relevant ads (Google AdSense) – Analyze traffic patterns using Google Analytics – Communicate with users who contact us directly

  1. Data Sharing:

We share limited data with Google Analytics – Google AdSense – Hosting and security providers – YouTube (video embeds) We NEVER sell: – Financial information – Sensitive personal data – Student records or identity data

  1. Data Security:

We use encryption, firewalls, and access control to protect user data.

  1. Data Retention:

Data is retained only for as long as necessary (maximum 26 months for analytics).

  1. GDPR Rights –

Right to access, rectify, delete, restrict processing – Right to object – Right to data portability – Right to withdraw consent anytime.

  1. CCPA Rights:

Right to know categories of collected data – Right to request deletion – Right to opt-out of sale/sharing

CCPA Opt-Out Notice-

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

  1. Your Rights Under CCPA :  Right to know what data is collected – Right to request deletion – Right to opt-out of sale/sharing – Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights
  1. What Information We May Share  : Advertising identifiers – Analytics data –  Device/browser information
  1. We do NOT sell:  Financial data, government IDs,  sensitive data, student records.
  2. How to Opt-Out –

      “Do Not Sell My Personal Information”

      You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent banner or the ‘Cookie Preferences’ link on our website. To exercise your privacy rights, you may use the link available on our website banner. Alternatively, for additional privacy-related requests, please contact us via email.

      Email:  privacy@studentsfree.in

      Subject: CCPA Opt-Out Request 

      1. Verification – We may request limited information to verify identity before processing requests.
    1. Consent Management Users may: –
    1. Accept all cookies –
    2. Reject non-essential cookies –
    3. Modify preferences anytime via “Cookie Preferences” –
    4. Withdraw consent Consent logs are securely stored for legal compliance.

    7. Third-Party Services We use:

    1. Google Analytics (Consent Mode) –
    2. Google AdSense –
    3. YouTube embedded content

    8. Contact & Consent Details:

    Contact & Consent Requests For GDPR, CCPA, or privacy-related concerns:

    Email:  privacy@studentsfree.in

    Website: https://studentsfree.in

    You may contact us to: –

    1. Request access to your data –
    2. Request deletion of your data –
    3. Opt-out of data selling/sharing –
    4. Modify or withdraw consent