Privacy Policy

Welcome to Doc Sansar ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you use our website, www.docsansar.com.

By accessing or using Doc Sansar, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our student community. The types of data we collect include:

A. Personal Information

When you register for an account, upload notes, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name: To identify you within the community.
• Email Address: For account verification, password resets, and important updates.
• Profile Information: Profile pictures or academic details (Branch, Semester) you voluntarily provide.

B. Usage Data (System Logs)

As is standard for any web platform, our servers automatically log information when you access the site:

• IP Address: To detect spam and prevent unauthorized access (DDoS protection).
• Browser Type & Device: To ensure our UI/UX renders correctly on your mobile or desktop.
• Pages Visited: To analyze which study materials (RGPV, SBTE, JUT) are most popular.

C. User-Generated Content (Uploads)

Important: Any documents, notes, question papers, or comments you upload to Doc Sansar are considered Public Information. These materials are intended to be shared with the student community and may be indexed by search engines. Please do not upload files containing private personal data (like phone numbers or home addresses) within the document text.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To allow you to download notes, upload files, and manage your user profile.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent "scraping," unauthorized cloning of our code, or malicious uploads.
• Communication: To reply to your queries or send notifications about platform updates (we do not sell your email to third parties).
• Platform Improvement: To analyze traffic patterns and improve our server performance and search ranking.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required to keep you logged in securely (Session maintenance).
• Analytics Cookies: We may use third-party tools (like Google Analytics) to track anonymous usage statistics.
• Advertising Cookies: If we display ads (e.g., Google AdSense), third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features (like logging in) may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers solely for operational purposes:

• Hosting: Our site is hosted on Hostinger, which secures the physical servers.
• Analytics: Google Analytics (for traffic monitoring).
• Search Engines: Google and Bing (for indexing public study materials).

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to marketers or unauthorized third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• SSL Encryption: All data transferred between your browser and Doc Sansar is encrypted via HTTPS.
• Database Security: User passwords are hashed and salted before storage. We do not store plain-text passwords.
• Access Control: Only authorized administrative personnel (e.g., the Founder) have access to the backend database.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

As a user of Doc Sansar, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update your profile information via your account settings.
• Deletion: Request the permanent deletion of your account and personal data.
  Note: Publicly shared notes may remain on the platform as community resources unless a specific copyright request is made.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@docsansar.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Doc Sansar is intended for engineering and diploma students. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately for removal.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology or legal requirements. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact the site administration: