Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how gatecalculator.in ("the Website") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We do not require account creation or login. If you contact us via email, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website URL
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

This information is collected through analytics tools and is used in aggregate form to improve the Website.

Calculator Data

Your calculation history is stored locally in your browser's sessionStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. It is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab.

Your theme preference (light or dark mode) is stored in your browser's localStorage. This data also stays on your device.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Understand how visitors use the Website and identify areas for improvement
  • Monitor Website performance and fix technical issues
  • Respond to your inquiries if you contact us
  • Generate aggregate, anonymized usage statistics

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

The Website uses:

  • localStorage - To save your theme preference (light/dark mode). No personal data is stored.
  • sessionStorage - To save calculation history during your browser session. Cleared automatically when you close the tab.
  • Analytics cookies - If we use analytics services (such as Google Analytics), they may set cookies to track aggregate usage patterns. These cookies do not contain personal information.

4. Third-Party Services

The Website may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, and content delivery. These services have their own privacy policies. We currently use or may use:

  • Google Analytics for website usage statistics
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for serving fonts and static assets

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the Website. The Website is served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

The Website is intended for students and professionals preparing for the GATE exam. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Clear your localStorage and sessionStorage data at any time through your browser settings
  • Disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Request deletion of any personal information you have provided via email
  • Opt out of analytics tracking using browser extensions or settings

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].