Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

GovtJobTools ("we", "us", "our") operates the website govtjobtools.in — a free utility platform providing calculation and planning tools for Indian government job aspirants. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

GovtJobTools is a privacy-first platform. We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) directly. Specifically, we do not collect:

• Your name, email address, or phone number
• Aadhaar number, PAN, or any government ID
• Financial information, salary, or bank details
• IP address (not logged by us)
• Precise geolocation data

All tool inputs — dates of birth, salary figures, marks, study schedules — are processed entirely within your device's browser and are never transmitted to our servers or any third party by us.

3. localStorage (On-Device Storage)

Some tools save data to your browser's localStorage for convenience:

• Study Planner — exam date and study schedule
• Document Checklist — checked/unchecked items
• Pomodoro Timer — session count and preferences
• Progress Tracker — study log entries
• Age Calculator — last used DOB/exam (optional save)

This data is stored only on your device, is never sent to us, and can be deleted at any time by clearing your browser's site data (Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data).

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. These ads help us keep all tools free. By displaying ads through AdSense, we agree to Google's terms, which include the use of cookies.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site.
• Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on users' visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
• We have no access to or control over cookies used by Google AdSense.
• We comply with Google's Publisher Policies and do not display ads on pages with adult, prohibited, or misleading content.

5. Cookies & DoubleClick (DART) Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Our website uses the following categories of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., PWA service worker). No personal data is collected.
• Analytics Cookies (Consent-Required): Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity — loaded only after you accept our cookie notice.
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve personalised ads. This cookie is stored under doubleclick.net. It does not store personally identifiable information. It records your browser type, time/date, and the URL of pages viewed to serve relevant ads.

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of some features.

6. Google Analytics 4

When you accept our cookie notice, we load Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand aggregate usage patterns — such as which tools are most popular and which devices are used. GA4:

• Does not receive any tool input data (your DOB, salary, marks, etc.)
• Anonymises IP addresses
• Is governed by Google's Privacy Policy
• Data is stored for 14 months (GA4 default)

If you decline cookies, GA4 is not loaded at all.

7. Microsoft Clarity

When cookies are accepted, we also use Microsoft Clarity (session recording/heatmaps) to improve usability. Clarity:

• Records anonymised mouse movement and scroll patterns
• Does not capture form inputs, passwords, or sensitive fields
• Is governed by Microsoft's Privacy Statement

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., official government exam websites, Google Ad Settings). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

GovtJobTools is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

10. GDPR & CCPA Rights

Since we do not collect personal data directly, most GDPR and CCPA provisions do not apply to our core tools. However, regarding third-party data processors (Google Analytics, AdSense):

• EU/EEA users: You may exercise your rights (access, deletion, portability) by opting out of analytics cookies and using Google's tools at myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy.
• California users (CCPA): Google does not sell personal information as defined under CCPA. For more, see Google's CCPA information.
• You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time (see Section 12).

11. Data Security

Since we do not collect or store personal data on our servers, the risk of a data breach affecting your personal information from GovtJobTools is minimal. All pages are served over HTTPS. We regularly review our third-party integrations for compliance.

12. Opt-Out Options

You have multiple ways to control ad personalisation and tracking:

• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com — Manage or opt out of personalised Google ads
• Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout — Browser add-on to disable GA tracking
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
• Your Browser: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via Settings → Privacy.
• Our Cookie Banner: Click "Decline" on our cookie notice to prevent analytics loading.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:

• Website: govtjobtools.in/contact
• Email: hello@govtjobtools.in
• Response Time: Within 48 business hours