1. Introduction

Welcome to VandeGuru. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information that may be collected when you access or use VandeGuru and explains how that information may be used.

By using VandeGuru, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use VandeGuru, we may collect different categories of information.

Information You Provide

• Name or display name.
• Email address.
• Mobile or telephone number.
• Account login information.
• Course or learning preferences.
• Messages, feedback and support requests.
• Information provided during purchases or registrations.

Learning and Activity Information

• Courses or resources you access.
• Mock tests and practice activities.
• Test attempts, scores and performance information.
• Learning progress and interaction information.

3. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on the features and technologies used by the website.

• IP address or approximate network information.
• Browser type and version.
• Device type and operating system.
• Pages visited and interaction information.
• Approximate date and time of access.
• Referring or exit pages.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

VandeGuru may use cookies, local storage and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, improve performance and understand how users interact with our services.

Your browser may provide controls for managing or blocking cookies. Some website features may not work correctly if certain cookies are disabled.

5. How We Use Information

Information may be used for legitimate purposes such as:

• Creating and managing user accounts.
• Providing courses and educational services.
• Providing mock tests and learning tools.
• Tracking learning progress where applicable.
• Processing purchases and transactions.
• Responding to questions and support requests.
• Improving website functionality and user experience.
• Detecting abuse, fraud or security threats.
• Sending important service-related communications.
• Complying with applicable legal requirements.

6. Educational and Performance Data

When you use mock tests, quizzes or other learning features, VandeGuru may process information such as attempted questions, scores, accuracy and progress.

This information may be used to provide performance reports, improve learning features and help users understand their preparation.

7. Payment Information

If paid services are offered, payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. Depending on the payment method, payment providers may collect and process payment details directly.

8. How We Share Information

VandeGuru does not intend to sell personal information merely for the purpose of selling user data. Information may, however, be shared where reasonably necessary to provide services or meet legal obligations.

• Service providers assisting with website operations.
• Payment processors for transaction processing.
• Hosting, security and technical service providers.
• Analytics or performance service providers where used.
• Government or law-enforcement authorities where legally required.
• Professional advisers where reasonably necessary.

9. Third-Party Services

VandeGuru may use or integrate third-party services such as payment gateways, video platforms, analytics services, communication tools, hosting providers or authentication services.

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms. Users should review the relevant third-party policies where appropriate.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

11. Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain records, resolve disputes, prevent misuse, comply with legal obligations or protect legitimate interests.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type and purpose of the information.

12. Children's and Young Users' Privacy

VandeGuru may be used by students and younger learners. We encourage parents or legal guardians to take an active role in the online activities of children under the applicable age of majority.

Where applicable law requires parental consent for collecting personal information from a child, the appropriate consent process should be followed.

13. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights and choices concerning your personal information.

• Request access to certain personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion where legally applicable.
• Withdraw certain permissions where applicable.
• Manage certain browser cookie settings.
• Object to or restrict certain processing where applicable.

Requests may be subject to verification and applicable legal limitations.

14. Account and Communication Choices

You may receive essential communications related to your account, purchases, security, services or important changes. These communications may not be optional where they are necessary to provide the service.

Where applicable, promotional communications may include an option to unsubscribe or manage communication preferences.

15. User-Generated Content

If VandeGuru provides features that allow comments, questions, reviews or other user submissions, avoid posting sensitive personal information in publicly visible areas.

Information voluntarily made public by a user may be visible to other users depending on the relevant feature.

16. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. VandeGuru is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information.

17. Data Transfers

Depending on the technologies and service providers used by VandeGuru, information may be processed or stored in locations outside your immediate location.

Where required, applicable safeguards will be considered for such processing or transfers.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

VandeGuru may update this Privacy Policy when our services, technology, legal requirements or data practices change.

The latest version will be published on this page with the corresponding "Last Updated" date.

19. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

VandeGuru may process or disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, government requests, legal processes or to protect the rights and security of users and the platform.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact the VandeGuru support team.

21. Your Acceptance

By accessing or using VandeGuru, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how information may be handled as described above.