Privacy Policy
Welcome to NPTEL Learning Guide. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with NPTEL Learning Guide.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
About NPTEL Learning Guide
NPTEL Learning Guide is an independent educational information website providing learning guides, course information, study resources, assignment-related information, examination updates, certificate information, career-related content, and other educational resources.
NPTEL Learning Guide is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or officially connected with NPTEL, IITs, IISc, SWAYAM, or any government organization.
References to NPTEL, SWAYAM, IITs, IISc, courses, examinations, certificates, and educational institutions are provided for informational and educational purposes only.
Users should verify important information, including course details, examination dates, eligibility requirements, certificates, schedules, and official announcements, through the relevant official websites.
Information We May Collect
We may collect certain information when you visit or interact with our website.
Personal Information
If you voluntarily contact us or submit information through a contact form, we may receive information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Non-Personal Information
Certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of visits, referring website, and general website usage information.
This information may be used to understand website traffic, improve performance, maintain security, and enhance the user experience.
Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember preferences, analyze traffic, understand website usage, and support advertising services.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
Google AdSense and Advertising
NPTEL Learning Guide may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other third-party advertising providers.
Third-party advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about users’ visits to this website and other websites. This information may be used to provide personalized or non-personalized advertisements, depending on applicable settings and policies.
Google may use advertising cookies to help serve advertisements based on a user’s previous visits to this website or other websites.
For information about how Google uses data from websites and apps that use its services, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Users can manage their advertising preferences through Google Ads Settings:
https://adssettings.google.com/
NPTEL Learning Guide does not control the advertisements displayed by third-party advertising providers and is not responsible for the products, services, claims, or websites promoted through third-party advertisements.
How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
Improve our website and educational content
Respond to questions, feedback, or contact requests
Improve website functionality and user experience
Understand website traffic and visitor behavior
Monitor website performance
Detect and prevent security issues or misuse
Maintain website functionality
Display advertisements where applicable
Comply with applicable legal requirements
We do not sell users’ personal information simply for the purpose of selling personal data to third parties.
Contact Forms and Emails
If you contact us through email or a contact form, we may receive the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and message.
This information may be used to respond to your inquiry, provide assistance, address feedback, or maintain necessary communication records.
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through contact forms or email unless it is specifically required.
Analytics and Website Performance
We may use analytics or similar services to understand general website traffic, visitor behavior, and website performance.
These services may collect technical or aggregated information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, referral sources, and general usage information.
Analytics information helps us improve our content, navigation, website performance, and user experience.
Third-Party Websites and External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for educational resources, official information, courses, career opportunities, references, or other purposes.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, security, accuracy, terms, or data collection practices.
Users should review the privacy policy and terms of any third-party website before providing personal information or using its services.
For important information about NPTEL courses, examinations, certificates, assignments, schedules, and official announcements, users should verify the information through the relevant official source.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through our website against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Therefore, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the website.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to respond to communications, maintain appropriate records, improve website operations, or comply with applicable legal obligations.
If you have submitted personal information to us and would like to ask about its correction or deletion, you may contact us using the information provided below.
Children’s Privacy
NPTEL Learning Guide is an educational information website. We do not knowingly request unnecessary personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us. We will review the request and take reasonable steps to address the matter where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on the information and services involved, you may have choices regarding cookies, personalized advertising, contact communications, and information voluntarily submitted through forms or email.
You can manage cookie settings through your browser and advertising preferences through the relevant advertising provider’s settings.
Copyright and Third-Party Materials
Original content created and published by NPTEL Learning Guide is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Third-party names, trademarks, logos, course names, institutional names, and other materials belong to their respective owners. Their appearance on this website does not imply ownership, sponsorship, authorization, or endorsement.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, advertising practices, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page along with a revised Last Updated date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information on our website, you can contact us at:
Email: nptellearning@gmail.com
Website: nptellearning.com
NPTEL Learning Guide is an independent educational information website and is not officially affiliated with NPTEL, IITs, IISc, SWAYAM, or any government organization.