Privacy Policy | PathTree.in

At PathTree.in, accessible from https://pathtree.in, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, students, educators, and parents. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by PathTree and how we use it in accordance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 and international privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect

PathTree is designed as an open-access educational roadmap tool. You do not need to register an account or provide personal credentials to browse our interactive canvases, read topic handbooks, or use our career search tools.

Log Files: Like almost all standard web servers, PathTree uses log files. These logs include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is used solely for analyzing trends, administering the site, and preventing malicious DDoS attacks.
Local Storage Preferences: We store minor user preferences directly in your browser's localStorage (such as your search history on the canvas, zoom presets, or recently viewed guides). This data never leaves your personal device.
Voluntary Communications: If you contact us directly via email or our contact form, we may receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

2. Cookies and Third-Party Vendor Policies

PathTree uses standard browser cookies to store information about visitor preferences and the pages visited. We also partner with third-party vendors, including Google, to serve informational and analytical services:

Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (such as the DART / DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads to users based on their visits to PathTree.in and other sites on the internet.
Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

3. Third-Party Privacy Policies

PathTree's Privacy Policy does not apply to external advertisers or other websites. When you click external links pointing to government examination portals (e.g. NTA, UPSC, ICAI) or university websites, we advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party servers for detailed information regarding their practices.

4. Indian DPDP Act 2023 Compliance & User Rights

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and global data protection regulations (such as GDPR), every user is entitled to the following rights:

The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of any personal data we hold about you.
The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain statutory conditions.
The Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for data processing at any time by contacting our grievance team.

5. Children's Privacy Protection

Protecting children while using the internet is a fundamental priority for PathTree. Our educational roadmaps are family-friendly and designed to provide safe, objective career exploration for secondary school students. We do not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian believes that PathTree has collected personal information of a child, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such records.

6. Grievance Officer & Contact Information

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection and Editorial Team: