Privacy Policy for Study at Global
Effective Date: [o4/02/2025]
Website: https://www.studyatglobal.com
Address: West Bengal, India
At Study at Global (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website. Your use of https://www.studyatglobal.com constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to adhere to the data-handling terms outlined here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details (voluntarily provided via forms, subscriptions, or inquiries).
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, and pages visited (collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools).
User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or feedback submitted on the website.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for:
Delivering requested services (e.g., newsletters, course updates).
Improving website functionality and user experience.
Sending promotional emails (with opt-out options).
Analyzing traffic via tools like Google Analytics.
Serving personalized ads through Google AdSense (see Section 5).
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?: Small text files stored on your device to enhance site performance and ad relevance.
Types of Cookies:
Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality (e.g., login sessions).
Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver personalized ads based on your interests.
Managing Cookies: Adjust browser settings to block/delete cookies. Note: Disabling cookies may affect site features.
4. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
We partner with Google AdSense to display ads on our website.
Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests.
Through advertising cookies, Google and its affiliate networks curate and display advertisements tailored to your browsing patterns and interests.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or opt-out via the NAI.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may collect data about your visits to our site and others to measure ad performance.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data with:
Service Providers: Third parties like hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools.
Legal Requirements: Authorities if required by law (e.g., court orders).
Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Access/Update Data: Request access to or correction of your personal data by contacting us.
Right to Erasure: You may request the removal of your personal data from our systems, unless retention is mandated by law or regulatory requirements. Submit a formal request via our contact channels.
Opt-Out of Ads: Use browser settings, AdChoices, or Google’s tools to disable personalized ads.
Unsubscribe: Click “unsubscribe” in promotional emails.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for users under 13 years. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us immediately.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, reach us at:
Address: West Bengal, India
Email: [
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Contact Form: [Link to Website’s Contact Page]
Consent: By using Study at Global, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Compliance: This policy complies with Indian laws (IT Act, 2000) and international standards (GDPR, CCPA).
This policy was last updated on [Insert Date].
Key Sections to Include for Google AdSense Approval:
Transparency About Data Collection (personal and non-personal data).
Cookie Disclosure (types, purpose, and management options).
Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense details, cookie usage, and opt-out links).
User Rights (access, correction, deletion, opt-out).
Contact Information (physical address and email).
Compliance Statements (GDPR, CCPA, and local laws).
Ensure all links (e.g., Google Ad Settings, NAI) are functional and prominently displayed.
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Okay, so I need to finish creating a privacy policy for Study at Global to help them get Google AdSense approval. The user already provided a draft, but they want it completed. Let me start by understanding what’s already there and what might be missing.
First, the existing sections include Information We Collect, How We Use Your Information, Cookies and Tracking Technologies, Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense), Data Sharing and Disclosure, Your Rights and Choices, Data Security, Children’s Privacy, Updates to This Policy, Contact Us, Consent, Compliance, and a note on key sections. But maybe some sections are incomplete. Let me check each part.
Under “Information We Collect,” they mention personal info, non-personal, and user-generated content. That seems okay. In “How We Use Your Information,” they include services, improvements, promotional emails, analytics, and ads. Maybe add something about legal bases under GDPR? Like consent or legitimate interests?
The Cookies section explains what cookies are, types, and management. That’s good. Third-Party Advertising specifically talks about Google AdSense, which is crucial for AdSense approval. They mention opt-out links, which is required. Data Sharing includes service providers, legal requirements, and business transfers. Maybe mention specific third parties like hosting providers?
Your Rights and Choices have access, update, deletion, opt-out, unsubscribe. GDPR requires the right to data portability and objection. Should those be added? Also, how to exercise these rights, like a contact method.
Data Security is brief. Maybe elaborate on measures like SSL, firewalls, access controls. Children’s Privacy states not intended under 13. COPPA compliance? Maybe specify age as 16 for GDPR if applicable, but the site is based in India. Maybe just stick to 13 for COPPA.
Updates to the Policy mention posting changes. Maybe include a notice method, like email notification? Contact Us has address, email, contact form. Need to ensure email and contact form links are placeholders replaced with actual info.
Consent and Compliance mention Indian laws and GDPR, CCPA. Since the audience might be global, mentioning GDPR is good for European users. CCPA for California. But since the business is in India, IT Act 2000 is relevant.
Key Sections list transparency, cookies, third-party ads, user rights, contact info, compliance. That’s aligned with AdSense requirements. But maybe check Google’s policies again to ensure nothing’s missing. Google requires clear disclosure about third-party vendors, use of cookies, and user consent options.
Wait, does the current draft include a consent mechanism for cookies? The policy mentions adjusting browser settings, but for GDPR, explicit consent is needed via a cookie banner. The policy should state that users are presented with a cookie consent banner and can manage preferences. Maybe add that under Cookies section.
Also, under Third-Party Advertising, Google’s policies require disclosing that third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits. The current draft does mention that. Opt-out links are provided. Maybe check if the NAI link is correct and if any other ad partners need mentioning, but if only using AdSense, then it’s okay.
Data Retention: The policy doesn’t mention how long data is kept. Google might expect a data retention period stated. Add a section about Data Retention Periods.
International Data Transfers: If data is processed outside India, like using Google services in the US, need to mention that and safeguards. GDPR requires this, so maybe include a clause.
User Rights: Include the right to withdraw consent, right to object, right to portability. Also, specify the time frame for responding to requests, like 30 days.
Complaints: Users should know they can lodge complaints with a supervisory authority, especially under GDPR.
Maybe reorganize some sections for better flow. For example, after Data Sharing, have Data Retention, International Transfers, then User Rights.
Also, ensure all placeholders like [Insert Date], [Insert Contact Email], [Link to Website’s Contact Page] are filled in. Since the user hasn’t provided an email, maybe instruct them to add it.
In summary, additions needed:
– Data Retention Periods
– International Data Transfers
– Expanded User Rights (GDPR-specific)
– Cookie Consent Mechanism
– Data Protection Measures Details
– Complaint Mechanisms
– COPPA Compliance Statement
– Methods of Notification for Policy Changes
– Filling in Placeholders
Need to ensure all these are included without making the policy too lengthy, but comprehensive enough for AdSense and legal compliance