Privacy Policy

At WB Classmate (www.wbclassmate.com), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with Google’s latest policies, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and Indian IT laws.

By using WB Classmate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

WB Classmate does not collect personal data from users unless explicitly provided. However, we may collect:

a) Automatically Collected Data (Non-Personal Information)

When you visit WB Classmate, we may collect non-personal information such as:
IP address (for security and analytics purposes).
Browser type and version.
Device information (mobile or desktop).
Pages visited and duration of visit.
Referring website (if applicable).
Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6).

b) Voluntarily Provided Information

We may collect personal information only when voluntarily provided, such as:
Contact information (email, name, etc.) if you reach out via email or comment on posts.
User feedback or survey responses.

🔹 We do NOT collect sensitive personal data like passwords, bank details, or Aadhaar numbers.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

✅ To improve website functionality and user experience.
✅ To analyze website traffic and trends (via Google Analytics).
✅ To respond to user inquiries or feedback.
✅ To provide updates, new content, or important announcements.
✅ To prevent fraud, spam, and unauthorized access.

We DO NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services & Advertisements

WB Classmate may use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics – for website traffic analysis.
Google AdSense – for displaying advertisements.
Third-party embedded content (YouTube, Facebook, etc.).

These third-party providers may collect non-personal data through cookies or tracking technologies to enhance user experience and deliver relevant ads.

🛑 WB Classmate has no control over third-party privacy policies. Please refer to their respective policies for more details.

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement strong security measures to protect your data, including:

Secure server hosting to prevent unauthorized access.
Regular malware scanning to protect against cyber threats.
HTTPS encryption for secure browsing.

However, no method of online data transmission is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

WB Classmate uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze traffic and improve site performance.

a) Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies – Used by Google Analytics to track visitor behavior.
Advertising Cookies – Used by Google AdSense to show personalized ads.

b) How to Manage Cookies?

Users can disable cookies in their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website performance.

For more details, visit Google’s Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Links & External Websites

WB Classmate may contain links to external websites for reference or educational purposes.

🔹 We are NOT responsible for the privacy policies, security, or content of third-party websites. Users should review their privacy policies before engaging with external sites.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

WB Classmate does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take necessary action to delete such data.

8. Your Rights & Choices (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

Request access to personal data we hold about you.
Request data correction or deletion.
Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
Withdraw consent for data collection at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at suchetaghoshacharya@gmail.com.

9. Updates to Privacy Policy

WB Classmate reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us:

📩 Email: suchetaghoshacharya@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.wbclassmate.com

By using WB Classmate, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the website.