Last updated: August 25, 2025

Thank you for trusting NursingGyan (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. If you have any questions, contact us at privacy@nursinggyan.com.

Important: This document is a general template provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Please consult legal counsel to tailor it to your needs.

1) Who we are

• Website: https://nursinggyan.com
• Controller/Data Fiduciary: NursingGyan (add your legal entity name)
• Registered Address: (add full postal address)
• Grievance Officer / Data Protection Contact (India DPDP): Name, email, phone
• EU/UK Representative (if applicable): (add details if you target EU/UK users)

2) What we collect

We collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide directly

• Account details (name, email, password)
• Profile details (optional: education year, state, preferences)
• Content you submit (comments, questions, forum posts)
• Support requests and communications

B. Information collected automatically

• Device and usage data (IP address, browser, operating system, pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages)
• Cookies and similar technologies (pixels, local storage) – see Cookies below

C. Information from third parties

• Analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense)
• Social sign‑in providers (if enabled)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please avoid sharing such information on NursingGyan.

3) How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the website, content, and features
• Personalize study resources, MCQs, and recommendations
• Send service communications (account, security, changes to terms)
• Send optional newsletters and exam/job alerts (you can unsubscribe anytime)
• Monitor performance, debug issues, and prevent fraud/abuse
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms

Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR): consent; performance of a contract; legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics, security, non‑intrusive personalization); compliance with legal obligations.

4) Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand usage, and deliver relevant ads.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential – required for sign‑in, security, core features
• Analytics – to understand usage and improve performance
• Functional – to remember preferences
• Advertising – to deliver and measure ads, including personalized ads

You can manage cookies through our cookie banner and your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

5) Analytics

We use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site. These tools use cookies and collect usage data such as pages visited, time on page, and approximate location (based on IP). You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt‑out Add‑on or your device’s privacy controls.

6) Advertising & ad partners

Our site may display ads through networks such as Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies or mobile identifiers to:

• Serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites
• Measure ad effectiveness
• Provide frequency capping and fraud prevention

Your choices:

• Manage ad personalization in your Google account’s Ads settings
• Use industry opt‑out tools (e.g., YourAdChoices) where available
• Adjust your browser/device advertising settings

We do not sell user databases. Where the law defines “sell” or “share” (e.g., CPRA/CCPA) broadly to include certain advertising disclosures, you may exercise the rights described in Your privacy rights below.

7) Email, notifications & communications

• Transactional emails: account, security, critical updates (cannot opt out of these).
• Marketing emails / newsletters: sent only with your consent; unsubscribe anytime using the link in the email or from your account settings.
• Push notifications (if enabled): you can disable via your browser/device settings.

8) User accounts, comments & community

If you create an account or post content (e.g., comments, forum posts), some information (name/username, content, timestamps) may be visible to other users. Please do not share personal information in public areas.

9) Data sharing & disclosures

We share information only as necessary and with safeguards:

• Service providers/Processors: hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, security
• Advertising & analytics partners: as described above
• Legal & compliance: to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights, safety, and security
• Business transfers: in case of merger, sale, or restructuring, subject to this Policy

We do not rent or sell your personal information.

10) International data transfers

We may process and store information in countries other than where you reside. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your data during transfers.

11) Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and purpose. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize data.

12) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information (e.g., encryption in transit, access controls, logging). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; please use strong passwords and keep them confidential.

13) Your privacy rights

Your rights may include, subject to applicable laws:

• Access the information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your information (subject to exceptions)
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Portability of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising (for California and similar jurisdictions)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the Data Protection Board of India, or your local data protection authority)

To exercise your rights, email privacy@nursinggyan.com or use in‑product controls where available. We may verify your identity before responding.

14) Additional information for specific regions

India (DPDP Act, 2023):

• You may contact our Grievance Officer to address concerns and to request review by the Data Protection Board of India if unresolved.
• If you are under 18, please use NursingGyan only with parental/guardian consent.

European Economic Area/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR):

• We rely on the legal bases listed in How we use your information.
• You have the right to complain to your local supervisory authority.

California (CCPA/CPRA):

• You have the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of sale/sharing of personal information; and to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
• We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes that require a “Limit Use” link.
• To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@nursinggyan.com. If we engage in cross‑context behavioral advertising, you may request to opt out via a Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link (we will provide this if applicable).

15) Children’s privacy

NursingGyan is intended for adults and higher‑education learners. If you are under the age where consent is required in your country (e.g., 13 in the U.S., 16 in the EEA, 18 in India), do not use the site without parental/guardian consent. If we learn that we collected personal information from a child without proper consent, we will delete it.

16) Third‑party links

Our content may link to third‑party sites, apps, or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

17) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. We will update the Last updated date at the top and, when appropriate, provide additional notice (e.g., banner or email). Your continued use of NursingGyan after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

18) Contact us

If you have questions or requests about this Policy or your personal information, contact us:

• Email: privacy@nursinggyan.com
• Postal: (add your full mailing address)
• Grievance Officer (India): Name, email, phone

19) Definitions (plain language)

• Personal information: Data that identifies or can be reasonably linked to an individual (e.g., name, email, IP address).
• Processing: Any operation performed on personal information (collecting, storing, using, sharing, deleting).
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember settings and understand usage.
• Controller/Data Fiduciary: The entity that decides why and how personal information is processed.
• Processor: A service provider that processes information on behalf of the Controller/Fiduciary.