Privacy Policy

Server Log Files & Technical Diagnostics

Like most global news and intelligence platforms, StudyBetter collects standard technical data contained in web server log files. This information includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, Internet Service Provider (ISP), web browser type and version, timestamp of visit, referring/exit pages, and click patterns across our platform. Log data is used exclusively to analyze traffic patterns, administer the platform, detect malicious cyber threats, and ensure optimal technical performance.

Cookies, Analytics & Third-Party Advertising

StudyBetter uses cookies, web beacons, and standard tracking technologies to enhance user navigation and analyze aggregate site interaction. In addition, third-party vendor services—including Google AdSense and Google Analytics—may serve context-based advertising and generate user analytics.

Google AdSense & DART Cookies

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve targeted advertisements based on user visits to StudyBetter and other sites on the Internet. Specifically, DoubleClick DART cookies enable Google and its advertising partners to serve ads tailored to non-personally identifiable browser patterns.

DART cookies collect no personally identifiable information (such as your name, email address, physical address, or phone number). You can review Google's advertising policies or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting How Google Uses Data When You Use Our Partners' Sites.

You may elect to disable or selectively turn off third-party cookies via your browser settings or privacy extensions at any time.

Direct Communication & Newsletter Subscriptions

When you contact our newsroom, submit editorial inquiries, request factual adjustments, or subscribe to our daily executive briefs, we process the personal information you voluntarily provide (e.g., your email address and name). This information is used strictly to fulfill your request or deliver subscribed editorial updates. We never sell, rent, or trade subscriber contact data to external commercial marketers.

Your Global Data Protection Rights (GDPR & US State Laws)

Depending on your location, you hold legal rights regarding your personal data under frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and United States state privacy laws (such as CCPA/CPRA):

• Right to Access & Portability: Request copies of the personal data held by StudyBetter.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal records.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request that we delete your personal information or newsletter subscription records.
• Right to Restrict or Object: Limit or object to how we process your personal data.
• Right to Opt-Out (Do Not Sell or Share): StudyBetter does not sell personal information for monetary compensation. To opt out of non-essential third-party ad personalization, manage your browser cookie settings or notify our privacy desk.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@studybetter.in.

Data Retention & Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Data Retention

We retain technical server logs for up to 90 days for operational security audits. Direct email communications and newsletter subscriber data are retained until you unsubscribe or request data deletion.

Children's Privacy Protection

StudyBetter does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 within the EU). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact our team immediately so we can remove the data from our databases.