Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

At GK Learn Study (accessible at https://gklearnstudy.in), the privacy and security of our student visitors is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected, stored, and processed by GK Learn Study and explains how we protect your rights while you utilize our free educational quizzes, mock tests, and current affairs materials.

This policy applies strictly to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website regarding the information shared and collected herein. It does not apply to any offline information collection or non-web communication channels.

2. Information We Collect

GK Learn Study is designed as an open-access platform. You can attempt quizzes, read daily current affairs, and take mock tests without mandatory account registration. The information we process includes:

• Local Browser Storage Data (Device-Level): We store your chosen study nickname, theme mode preference (light/dark mode), language selection (English/Hindi), streak counter, and mock test score history locally on your device via HTML5 localStorage. This data never leaves your personal device and is not sold or shared with any external server.
• Voluntary Correspondence: If you contact us directly via email (contact@gklearnstudy.in) or through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, message subject, and the contents of your inquiry to provide support and address feedback.
• Standard Server Log Files: Like all standard web hosts, our servers automatically log visitor interaction data, including Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click counts. This log data is strictly non-personally identifiable and is used solely for traffic analytics, administering the site, detecting security threats, and optimizing server performance.

3. Cookies & Web Beacons

GK Learn Study uses standard browser cookies to retain visitor preferences and enhance your browsing speed. Cookies help remember your active study session, preferred interface theme, and bilingual language state.

You can choose to disable or block cookies through your individual browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Note that disabling cookies will not affect your ability to read educational content or attempt free quizzes on GK Learn Study.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Google is a third-party advertising vendor on our site. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve relevant advertisements to visitors based upon their visits to https://gklearnstudy.in and other websites across the internet.

Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's official Ads Settings at:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads or through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://www.aboutads.info/choices/.

We do not allow intrusive, deceptive, or malicious ad units. Our site strictly adheres to Google AdSense Program Policies, and ads on our policy and legal pages are strictly regulated and non-intrusive.

5. How We Use Collected Information

Any information received through user contact or technical analytics is used solely to:

• Operate, maintain, and enhance the responsiveness of our test engine and quiz databases.
• Verify and rectify reported question errors, typographical typos, or syllabus updates.
• Analyze traffic patterns to identify popular topics (e.g., Modern History, Indian Constitution) for creating fresh content.
• Prevent automated denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, scraping abuse, and spam.

6. Data Protection Rights (GDPR & Indian DPDP Act 2023)

In accordance with global privacy principles (including the General Data Protection Regulation and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), every user possesses the following rights:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of any personal correspondence or data we hold concerning you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal contact records from our email logs.
• Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

If you submit a formal data request, our grievance team will acknowledge and resolve your request within 30 calendar days.

7. Children's Online Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Protecting the privacy of minors is especially vital. GK Learn Study is an open educational resource intended for students of all ages preparing for competitive examinations. We do not knowingly collect, store, or solicit any personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that their child has provided personal information to us, please notify us immediately at contact@gklearnstudy.in, and we will promptly purge such records.

8. Updates to this Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological enhancements, operational changes, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Effective Date". We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

9. Contacting Our Privacy & Grievance Team

For questions, privacy grievances, or data inquiries regarding this policy, please write to our dedicated team:

GK Learn Study — Privacy & Support Team
Email: contact@gklearnstudy.in
Official Website: https://gklearnstudy.in