Privacy Policy

Karnataka Education News Portal

Effective Date: 11 February 2026

Karnataka Education News Portal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates as an independent informational website providing education-related news and updates for students, parents, and teachers across Karnataka, India.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address (for newsletter subscription or contact forms)
Any information submitted through contact forms

We only collect personal information when you choose to provide it.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal data when you access the website, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visit
Referral sources

This information is collected for analytics and performance improvement purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide education news and updates
Improve website functionality and user experience
Send newsletters (if subscribed)
Respond to inquiries and feedback
Monitor traffic and analytics
Display relevant advertisements

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies Policy

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help improve browsing experience.

3.2 How We Use Cookies

Karnataka Education News Portal uses cookies to:

Understand user behavior
Improve site performance
Store user preferences
Serve personalized advertisements

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly without cookies.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

Google Analytics may collect:

IP address
Device and browser information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages

This information is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking through browser extensions provided by Google.

5. Google AdSense

Karnataka Education News Portal uses Google AdSense to display advertisements.

Google AdSense may:

Use cookies to show personalized ads
Collect user interaction data
Use DoubleClick cookies for ad targeting

Users can manage ad personalization settings through Google Ad Settings.

We do not control third-party advertisers’ data collection practices.

6. Email Newsletter

Users may subscribe to our newsletter by providing their email address.

We use email addresses to:

Send education news updates
Share important exam notifications
Provide scholarship and result alerts

Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to:

Government education portals
Karnataka Board official websites
Scholarship portals
External educational resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are advised to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

8. Data Protection & Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect user information against:

Unauthorized access
Data misuse
Alteration
Disclosure

However, no online system is completely secure. Users share information at their own risk.

9. Children’s Privacy

Karnataka Education News Portal provides educational information relevant to students, including minors.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal data without consent, they may contact us for removal.

10. Affiliate Disclosure (Future Use)

In the future, Karnataka Education News Portal may include affiliate links related to educational tools, books, or resources. Clicking on such links may result in a commission at no extra cost to users.

Any affiliate relationships will be transparently disclosed within relevant articles.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be:

Posted on this page
Updated with a new effective date

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact:

Karnataka Education News Portal
Email: info@karnatakacademic.com