Privacy Policy

Welcome Students!

You’ve reached the Privacy Policy page of IGNOUGuide, the reference website for IGNOU University. Please note that by using our portal, you agree to comply with our transparent and easy-to-understand privacy policy. Let’s get started.

Contents

1 Who We Are
2 Collection of Personal Data
3 Usage of Personal Data
4 Protection of User Data
5 User Rights
6 Advertisement
7 Traffic Analysis
8 Cookies
9 Copyright Protection
10 Changes to the Privacy Policy
11 Contact Us

Who We Are

IGNOUGuide is a portal designed to support IGNOU students by offering valuable information, resources, and materials on topics such as admissions, exams, results, help books, and more. We aim to provide assistance at every stage of an IGNOU student’s academic journey, offering both free and paid services. Our portal is accessible to everyone, without any restrictions.

Collection of Personal Data

If students are simply reading articles on IGNOUguide, no personal information is required. However, for those who wish to communicate with us or purchase services, we may collect the following personal information to better serve you:

For Writing Comments:
When commenting on articles, students must provide their name and email address. This data helps us differentiate between genuine comments and spam.
For Purchase of Services:
When purchasing services, the following details will be collected to offer personalized, high-quality services:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Program Details
- Full Address with Zip Code

This data helps us understand students’ needs and academic levels to provide tailored services.

Usage of Personal Data

The personal data we collect may be used for several purposes:

Service Improvement: To enhance our services and website.
Contact: To communicate with users via email, phone, or other methods.
Newsletters: To send newsletters and email alerts.
Personalization: To improve communication and offer personalized services.
Marketing: To promote new products and services.
Promotions: For promotional activities using various communication channels.
Third Parties: We currently do not share personal data with any third parties.

Protection of User Data

We understand the importance of data security. Here are the measures we take to protect your information:

SSL Encryption (HTTPS): Personal data shared with our website is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
Access Control: Only administrators and users can view personal data; it is not accessible to third parties.

User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding their data:

Update: Users can update their personal information at any time.
Removal: Users can request the removal of their personal data from our site. Upon receiving a request, we will delete all related data, including comments and purchase profiles, within 72 working hours.

Our website features advertisements for monetization, with Google AdSense serving most of the ads on our site.

Traffic Analysis

We use Google Analytics to track website traffic, user location, and device information. To opt-out, enable the “Send a ‘Do Not Track’ request” option in your browser settings. You can find more details in Google’s Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Cookies are files stored on your device to enhance your experience. If you leave a comment on IGNOUGuide.in, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and other details as cookies for your convenience, so you don’t need to re-enter them later. These cookies last for one year. Our advertisement partners may also use cookies to offer ads based on user preferences.

Copyright Protection

Our content is protected against copying. No text on IGNOUGuide may be copied or reproduced without permission. All content is original, created by our team. Additionally, the books shared via Google Drive are copyrighted by IGNOU officials.