Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2026
Your Privacy Matters
CampusNotes Hub is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Student Submissions: Name, email, branch, year, semester when uploading notes
- Contact Forms: Name, email, message when contacting us
- Help Requests: Name, email, issue description for support
- Bookmarks: Saved content preferences (stored locally)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Analytics: Page visits, download counts, search queries
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Performance Data: Page load times, error logs
2. How We Use Your Information
- Educational Purpose: To provide academic resources and study materials
- Content Management: To review and approve student submissions
- Communication: To respond to your queries and support requests
- Analytics: To improve website performance and user experience
- Hall of Fame: To recognize top contributors (with consent)
3. Information Sharing
We Do NOT Share Your Personal Information
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information
- We do not share data with third-party advertisers
- Student submissions are used only for educational purposes
- Hall of Fame participation is voluntary and requires consent
4. Data Security
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
- Secure Storage: Database is password-protected with restricted access
- File Security: Uploaded files are scanned and stored securely
- Access Control: Only authorized administrators can access personal data
5. Cookies and Local Storage
- Essential Cookies: For website functionality and user sessions
- Analytics Cookies: To understand website usage patterns
- Local Storage: For bookmarks and user preferences
- No Tracking: We do not use third-party tracking cookies
6. Your Rights
- Access: Request information about data we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
7. Academic Use Only
Important: CampusNotes Hub is designed exclusively for educational purposes. All content is intended for academic use by students and educators. Commercial use of materials is strictly prohibited.
8. Third-Party Services
- Google Drive: For PDF hosting (subject to Google's privacy policy)
- Bootstrap & Font Awesome: For UI components (CDN usage)
- AKTU Official Links: Direct links to official AKTU portals
9. Data Retention
- Student Submissions: Retained for academic purposes
- Analytics Data: Retained for 1 year for improvement purposes
- Contact Forms: Retained for 6 months for support purposes
- Inactive Accounts: Admin accounts inactive for 1 year may be removed
10. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.