This Privacy Policy describes how SelfLearn.in ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects information about you when you visit our website at https://selflearn.in. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
SelfLearn.in is an educational technology platform based in India, dedicated to providing free self-learning content across Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, School Curriculum, and all other knowledge domains. Our registered contact is hello@selflearn.in.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email address — when you join our waitlist or subscribe to newsletters.
- Name — when you create an account or contact us.
- Messages & queries — when you submit contact forms or feedback.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log data — IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent, date and time of visit.
- Device data — screen size, device type, language settings.
- Cookies & tracking technologies — see Section 5 below.
- Usage data — interactions with content, search queries, lesson progress.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from analytics partners, advertising networks (including Google), and social media platforms when you interact with our content there.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To deliver and improve our educational content and platform features.
- To send you updates, newsletters, and launch notifications (only with your consent).
- To respond to your support queries and feedback.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour to improve user experience.
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense and other ad networks.
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats.
- To comply with legal obligations under Indian law (IT Act 2000 and rules thereunder).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for email marketing and optional cookies.
- Contract — when processing is necessary to provide a service you have requested.
- Legitimate Interests — for analytics, security, and improving our services.
- Legal Obligation — where required by applicable Indian laws.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, session management | SelfLearn.in |
| Analytics | Traffic analysis, usage statistics | Google Analytics |
| Advertising | Personalised ads, frequency capping | Google AdSense / DoubleClick |
| Preferences | Remembering your settings (theme, language) | SelfLearn.in |
6. Google AdSense & Advertising
SelfLearn.in uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
- You may also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
We comply with Google's Publisher Policies and EU User Consent Policy where applicable.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service providers — hosting, email delivery, analytics (under data processing agreements).
- Advertising partners — Google AdSense and associated networks.
- Legal authorities — when required by Indian law, court order, or to protect rights.
- Business transfers — if SelfLearn.in merges or is acquired, data may transfer as a business asset.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Waitlist emails are retained until the platform launches or you unsubscribe. Log data is typically retained for 12 months.
9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS/TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
SelfLearn.in is designed to be safe for students of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at privacy@selflearn.in.
11. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of data we hold about you.
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion — request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting prior processing.
To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@selflearn.in. We will respond within 30 days.
12. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
For all privacy-related concerns, write to privacy@selflearn.in. We aim to respond within 30 business days.