Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Khilare.com (“Site”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, processes, and protects your personal data. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Site.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional or if provided for contact/verification)
  • Account login details (if user account feature exists)
  • Queries submitted via “Contact Us” or feedback forms
  • Information provided when participating in quizzes, tests, surveys, or discussions

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Khilare.com, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type & version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited & time spent
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Click behaviour & navigation patterns
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (explained in Cookies Policy)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from:

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
  • Social platforms if you sign in or share content
  • Affiliate partners or educational service providers
  • We do not buy, sell, or trade personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for:

  • Providing and improving our educational services
  • Personalizing your learning experience
  • Sending updates, newsletters, or exam alerts (only with consent)
  • Responding to questions or support requests
  • Analytics, traffic measurement, and performance monitoring
  • Showing relevant ads (via Google AdSense or others)
  • Preventing fraud, abuse, or harmful activity
  • Complying with legal obligations

We do not misuse user information for any personal advantage or “Greed”.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliant)

If you are in the EU/EEA, we process your data based on:

  • Consent – for newsletters, cookies, analytics
  • Legitimate Interests – site security, fraud prevention
  • Contractual Necessity – providing services you request
  • Legal Obligation – complying with Indian or international laws

4. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We employ:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS)
  • Firewalls and security monitoring
  • Regular malware & vulnerability checks
  • Strict access controls
  • Data minimization & anonymization
  • Secure cloud storage

However, no online transmission is 100% secure. By using the Site, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited information with:

5.1 Trusted Third-Party Service Providers

  • Google Analytics
  • Google AdSense
  • Email service providers
  • Hosting providers
  • Anti-spam tools
  • Payment gateways

5.2 Legal & Compliance Entities

We may disclose information if required by:

  • Court orders
  • Government requests
  • Law enforcement
  • To protect legal rights or prevent fraud

5.3 Affiliate & Educational Partners

If you voluntarily click an affiliate link or enroll in a partner course, your interaction is governed by their policies.

6. Advertising & Google AdSense

Khilare.com uses Google Ads/AdSense, which may use:

  • Cookies
  • DART cookies
  • Tracking pixels
  • Interest-based advertising
  • Google may show personalized ads based on your visits to this and other sites.

You can opt-out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

  • Website functionality
  • Analytics
  • Personalization
  • Load balancing
  • Advertisement delivery
  • Full details are in our Cookies Policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Khilare.com is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided data, contact us for immediate deletion.

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Account info: until you delete it
  • Emails/messages: for service continuity
  • Analytics logs: 12–26 months
  • Cookies: as per browser settings

10. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, Indian Users)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Opt-out of sale of personal information (CCPA)
  • Request a copy of your data
  • To exercise your rights, email us at:
    info [at] khilare [dot] com
  • We respond within 30 days.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our site may contain links to external websites.

  • We are not responsible for:
  • Their content
  • Their privacy practices
  • Their data handling

Please review their policies before interacting with them.

12. International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside India.

Where required, we ensure adequate protection levels under:

  • GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Industry-standard safeguards

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes take effect immediately upon posting.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

14. Contact Us (Data Protection Queries)

For privacy concerns, complaints, or data requests:

info [at] khilare [dot] com