Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

a) Information You Provide

• Account information — If you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you provide.
• Contact information — If you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name and email address.

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data — Pages visited, time spent on pages, questions attempted, technology tracks selected.
• Device information — Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, IP address.
• Cookies and similar technologies — Session cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the StackInterview platform
• Understand how users interact with the platform to improve content quality
• Respond to enquiries and provide support
• Send optional updates and newsletters (only if you have opted in)
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies

StackInterview uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies — Required for the platform to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — Placed by Google Analytics to help us understand how users navigate the site. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Advertising cookies — Placed by Google AdSense to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing activity. Includes the Google DoubleClick cookie.

4. Third-Party Advertising — Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC, to display advertisements on StackInterview. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse how visitors use StackInterview. Google Analytics collects information such as how often you visit the site, the pages you visit, and what other sites you visited before arriving. We use this information to improve the platform. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the site, not your name or other identifying information.

Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers — Vercel (hosting), Supabase (database), Google Analytics (analytics), Google AdSense (advertising). Each operates under their own privacy policies.
• Legal requirements — When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Account data is retained while your account is active. Analytics data is retained for 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics default settings. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure — Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to opt out of advertising — Opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ads Settings.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: abhijeetrkushwaha28@gmail.com

9. Children's Privacy

StackInterview is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of StackInterview after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: abhijeetrkushwaha28@gmail.com
• Website: https://stack-interview.vercel.app/contact