Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 19, 2026 • Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to GATE CSE Tracker ("we", "our", or "us"). We are deeply committed to protecting the personal privacy and data security of all students, aspirants, and visitors who use our website (gatecsetracker.pages.dev and associated domains).
This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how it is processed, and the measures we take to ensure your study data remains secure and private.
2. Information We Collect
A. Client-Side Study Data (Local Storage): Your checklist progress, lecture checkmarks, revision counts, PYQ bookmarks, test scores, and study stopwatch times are stored locally on your device via HTML5 Local Storage (localStorage). This data is controlled directly by your browser and is not transmitted to external commercial databases.
B. User Account Information (Optional): If you choose to register an account or set up your study profile, we collect your name, chosen email address, target GATE year, and selected 3D study avatar to personalize your experience.
C. Live Group Study Presence: When you enter a Virtual Group Study room, your study avatar, active study subject, and live session duration are temporarily broadcast to peers in that room via secure WebSockets/MQTT to enable real-time study presence.
D. Anonymous Usage Analytics: We utilize Google Analytics (GA4) to collect aggregated, anonymized metrics such as total page views, general geographic locations (country/city level), and device types to help us optimize server performance and study tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the interactive Subject Tracker and CBT PYQ Engine.
- To facilitate peer collaboration in live virtual study rooms.
- To diagnose technical errors, improve page load speeds, and enhance feature reliability.
- To respond to your inquiries, bug reports, and support requests.
4. Zero Selling of Personal Data
We adhere to a strict Zero Data Selling Policy. We do not sell, rent, monetize, or trade your personal information, study history, or email address with any third-party advertisers or data brokers under any circumstances.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
We use browser Local Storage to keep your study sessions uninterrupted and remember your theme and filter preferences. We do not use intrusive cross-site advertising cookies. You can clear your stored study progress at any time directly through your browser settings.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Cloudflare-hosted infrastructure.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request data clearance, please contact us at:
Email: way2rachnaofficial@gmail.com
Website: gatecsetracker.pages.dev/contact