Effective Date: May 19, 2026
Site: gyankibook.com
Email: contact@gyankibook.com
Location: Bangalore, India
This Privacy Policy describes how Gyankibook (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your information when you visit our website (gyankibook.com), which publishes content related to education, skills, career, and related topics.
By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information to improve your experience and operate the site.
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact Information: When you email us at contact@gyankibook.com, we receive your email address and any other details you include.
- Comments/Interactions: If you leave comments on our articles, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect non-personal information like pages visited, time spent, clicks, and referring websites.
- Device Data: IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type, operating system, and device type.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to enhance functionality (e.g., remembering comment preferences) and analyze site traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve educational and career content on gyankibook.com.
- Respond to your inquiries sent to contact@gyankibook.com.
- Understand reader interests (e.g., which skills/career articles are most popular).
- Prevent spam and abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations in India.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Recognize returning visitors.
- Track anonymous analytics (e.g., page views, bounce rate).
- Manage comment sessions.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some site features may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services, which have their own privacy policies:
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics): To understand traffic patterns. We recommend anonymizing IP addresses.
- Hosting Provider: WordPress hosting based in India or other regions.
- Advertising (if any): If we display ads (e.g., Google AdSense), those networks may use cookies for personalized ads.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Data Retention
- Comments: Stored indefinitely along with metadata (to recognize follow-up comments automatically).
- Contact emails: Retained as long as needed to respond and address your query, typically up to 1 year.
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months (standard for Google Analytics).
6. Your Rights (Under Indian Law and IT Act, 2000)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your comments or email records (except where required for legal/security reasons).
- Withdraw Consent: Stop receiving communications (if any newsletter exists).
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@gyankibook.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.
7. Children’s Privacy
Gyankibook does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, including:
- Regular WordPress core/plugin updates.
- Use of security plugins (firewall, malware scanning).
- Limited access to email inbox.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites (colleges, job portals, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will change. For significant changes, we will post a notice on gyankibook.com.
11. Grievance Officer (As per Indian IT Rules, 2011)
In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, the Grievance Officer for Gyankibook is:
Name: [Your Name or Owner Name]
Email: contact@gyankibook.com
Address: Bangalore, India
Please allow 48 hours for a response to any grievance.
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to request action on your data:
Email: contact@gyankibook.com
Website: gyankibook.com