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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11/09/2026 Last Updated: 20/10/2026
StudyDDCET ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform"), accessible at studyddcet.online, is an online study platform designed to help Diploma students prepare for the DDCET (Diploma to Degree Common Entrance Test) entrance exam. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using StudyDDCET, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information from Sign-In (Google / Microsoft)
When you create an account or log in using Google, Microsoft, or another third-party sign-in provider, we receive the following basic profile information from that provider:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your profile picture (if available)
- A unique identifier from the provider, used to recognize your account on return visits
We do not request or receive access to your email inbox, contacts, files, calendar, or any other data from your Google or Microsoft account beyond this basic profile information.
1.2 Study Activity Data
As you use the Platform, we collect data related to your study activity, including:
- Quiz and mock test attempts, scores, and answers selected
- Topics and subjects you practice or view
- Progress on the Study Roadmap (units completed)
- Learning Materials you have opened or marked as understood
- Streaks, daily goals, and other usage statistics shown on your dashboard
This data is used to power features like your dashboard statistics, subject mastery indicators, and personalized study recommendations.
1.3 Contact Form Submissions
If you contact us through the Contact Us page or form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message, in order to respond to your inquiry.
1.4 Automatically Collected Information (Analytics & Advertising)
We use third-party services for analytics and to display advertising, which help keep StudyDDCET free to use. These services may automatically collect:
- Device and browser information
- IP address (used for approximate location and security purposes)
- Pages visited, time spent, and general usage patterns
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies used by these third-party services
We display advertising through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com), or by using the opt-out tools provided by the Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org). Where required by law, we present a consent notice before such cookies are set.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide core features: practice questions, mock tests, roadmap tracking, past papers, Learning Materials, and the AI Solution Tutor
- Personalize your dashboard, progress tracking, and study recommendations
- Respond to inquiries submitted via the Contact Us form
- Maintain the security and integrity of the Platform
- Display relevant advertisements and understand aggregate usage trends through analytics
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Share Information
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: With third-party platforms that help us operate the Platform (e.g., our application hosting/development platform, authentication providers like Google/Microsoft, and analytics and advertising providers such as Google AdSense).
- Legal requirements: If required to do so by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
- Business transfers: If StudyDDCET is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy or a policy at least as protective.
We do not share your individual quiz scores, answers, or study activity with any other student or third party for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your account and study activity data for as long as your account remains active, or as needed to provide the Platform's features. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Withdraw consent for optional data uses (such as analytics or advertising, once activated)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are located in India, we handle your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, where applicable.
6. Children's Privacy
StudyDDCET is intended for Diploma students preparing for the DDCET exam, some of whom may be minors under the age of 18 depending on their academic stage. We do not knowingly collect more information from minors than is necessary to provide the Platform's core educational features (name, email, and study activity data), and we do not use minors' data for targeted advertising. If you believe a minor has provided us with information beyond what is described in this Policy, please contact us so we can address it.
7. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
Email: studyddcet@gmail.com Website: studyddcet.online
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date above, and where appropriate, provide additional notice within the Platform.