Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2025  ·  Effective immediately

1. Overview

pKarmik ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website pkarmik.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and use our test series services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your full name, email address, and a hashed password.
• Test Performance Data: Test numbers attempted, scores, and timestamps are stored so you can track your progress on your dashboard.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use the website, including pages visited, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns. This data is anonymised and does not personally identify you.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To display your test history and scores on your dashboard
• To send important service-related notifications (not marketing) via email, if you opt in
• To improve our website and test content based on aggregate analytics
• To maintain the security and integrity of the platform

4. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in during your visit. These cookies are deleted when you close your browser or log out. We also use Google Analytics cookies, which may persist for up to 2 years and help us understand site usage in aggregate.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of the site (such as the login system) may not function properly.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers (e.g., hosting and analytics) bound by confidentiality obligations
• If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of users
• In aggregate, anonymised form for research or marketing purposes

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data. Passwords are stored using bcrypt hashing and are never stored in plain text. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@pkarmik.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will promptly delete it.

9. Policy Changes

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 a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@pkarmik.com
• Address: 123 Street, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
• Website: pkarmik.com/contact