Effective Date: April 10, 2026
Last Updated: April 10, 2026
NCERTBooks.net (“the Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily:
Name and email address when you submit a contact form or correction request Comments or feedback submitted through our contact page Information Collected Automatically:
IP address and browser type
Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
Device type and operating system
Referring website URL
We collect this information through cookies, web server logs, and third-party analytics services (Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to your enquiries, correction requests, and feedback
Improve our website content, navigation, and user experience
Analyse traffic patterns to understand which study resources are most used
Maintain site security and prevent abuse
Comply with legal obligations under Indian law
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies
Our site uses cookies for:
Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies — Google Analytics tracks anonymised usage data to help us improve the site
Advertising cookies — third-party ad networks (Google AdSense) may set cookies to serve relevant advertisements
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality but will not prevent access to our educational content.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
Google AdSense — advertising (Google Ad Policy)
LiteSpeed Cache — performance optimisation (no personal data collected)
These services may collect information independently. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions: retained for 1 year, then deleted
Analytics data: retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Server logs: retained for 90 days
Cookies: duration varies by type (session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies expire after 1–2 years)
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction — request correction of inaccurate personal data
Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
Objection — object to processing of your personal data for marketing purposes
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@ncertbooks.net.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our educational content is designed for students of all ages, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information through our contact forms, please contact us at privacy@ncertbooks.net and we will promptly delete the information.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
Regular security updates and monitoring
Restricted access to personal data (only authorised team members)
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. Links to External Sites
Our site contains links to official government portals (ncert.nic.in, cbse.gov.in) and other educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes:
The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised
Material changes will be communicated via a notice on the Site
Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable data protection regulations.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights:
Email: privacy@ncertbooks.net
For general enquiries, visit our Contact page.