Last updated: October 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how SciNCERT (“SciNCERT”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit scincert.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
Who we are
SciNCERT is a free study platform for CBSE students, founded and managed by Kuldeep S. Our website address is https://scincert.com. You can reach us at contact@scincert.com.
Information we collect
- Account information: When you register, we collect details such as your name, username, email address and password. If you sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information from Google, such as your name and email address.
- Contact form and emails: If you write to us through the contact form or by email, we collect your name, email address and the message you send.
- Newsletter subscription: If you subscribe for updates, we collect your email address so that we can send you notifications about new posts.
- Comments: If comments are enabled and you leave one, we collect the details in the comment form, your IP address and your browser user agent to help detect spam.
- Usage and device information: Like most websites, we automatically receive information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent and the website you came from.
- Cookies and similar technologies: See the Cookies section below and our Cookie Policy.
How we use your information
- To create and manage your account and let you log in.
- To reply to your messages and provide support.
- To send you updates and notifications that you asked for. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
- To understand how the Website is used and improve our content and features.
- To keep the Website secure and prevent spam and abuse.
- To show advertisements that help us cover the cost of running the Website.
Google AdSense and advertising
We may use Google AdSense to show ads on the Website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to SciNCERT and/or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info. To learn more about how Google uses data, please visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Cookies
We and our partners use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, measure traffic and serve ads. When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name and email in cookies for your convenience. You can control or delete cookies from your browser settings, but some features, such as logging in, may stop working. Please read our Cookie Policy for details.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console, connected through Google Site Kit, to understand how visitors find and use the Website. These tools collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location and device details. You can learn more and opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Who we share your information with
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these cases:
- Service providers: Companies that help us run the Website, such as our web hosting provider, email delivery and newsletter services, spam protection and analytics providers.
- Advertising partners: Google and its partners, as described above.
- Sign-in providers: If you use Google to sign in, Google receives the information needed to complete the login.
- Legal reasons: When the law requires it, or to protect our rights, users or the security of the Website.
Embedded content and external links
Pages on the Website may include embedded content, such as YouTube videos, or links to other websites such as WhatsApp. These third parties may collect data about you, use cookies and track your interaction with their content. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their policies.
How long we keep your information
We keep account information for as long as your account is active. Comments and their metadata are kept so that follow-up comments can be recognised. Messages sent to us are kept for as long as needed to respond and for our records. You can ask us to delete your data at any time (see Your rights).
Your rights
You can see, edit or delete your personal information in your profile on the Website, except for your username. You can also ask us for a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to correct or erase it, by emailing contact@scincert.com. This does not include data we must keep for administrative, legal or security reasons. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time.
Children’s privacy
SciNCERT is made for students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed. Please check this page regularly.
Contact us
If you have any question about this Privacy Policy, email us at contact@scincert.com or visit our Contact Us page.