This Privacy Policy explains how ClarityWire (claritywire.in) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. By using ClarityWire, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.
ClarityWire is a free educational resource for Delhi University students, run by an individual publisher. We take your privacy seriously and keep things simple and transparent.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
- Information you provide voluntarily — such as your name or email address if you contact us via LinkedIn or any future contact form.
- Information collected automatically — when you visit our site, certain data is collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (where you came from)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies placed by third-party services
We do not ask for or store sensitive personal information such as financial details, government IDs, or health information.
2. Cookies
ClarityWire uses cookies — small text files placed on your browser — to improve your experience and to serve advertisements.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to claritywire.in and/or other sites on the Internet.
Types of cookies used on this site:
- Essential cookies — Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies — Used to understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies — Placed by Google AdSense to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history.
You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info/choices. You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality.
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
ClarityWire uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. When you view or interact with ads on this site, Google may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to show you more relevant advertisements.
Specifically, third-party vendors including Google:
- Use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to ClarityWire or other websites.
- May use web beacons, pixels, or other tracking technologies in connection with ad delivery.
- May collect data such as your IP address, cookie identifiers, and device information for ad personalisation and measurement purposes.
Google’s use of advertising data is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. ClarityWire does not control Google’s data practices and has no access to the personal data collected by Google through its advertising services.
For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and user behaviour in aggregate. Google Analytics collects information like pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location data (country/city level). This data is anonymised and used solely to improve ClarityWire’s content and user experience.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Deliver and improve the content and resources on ClarityWire
- Understand which notes, guides, and articles are most helpful to students
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Respond to any queries or messages you send us
- Ensure the security and stability of the website
We do not sell your personal information to any third party. We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is listed above.
6. Third-Party Links
ClarityWire may contain links to external websites, including DU official portals, PDF hosting services, or reference sites. Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies.
7. Children’s Privacy
ClarityWire is intended for college students and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove that data.
8. Data Retention
ClarityWire does not maintain any independent database of user personal information. Any information collected automatically through analytics or advertising cookies is retained by the respective third-party services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) in accordance with their own data retention policies.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to access what data is held about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of personalised advertising
- The right to withdraw consent for cookies at any time
Since ClarityWire itself does not store personal user data, most data rights requests should be directed to Google directly. For any specific concerns, you can also reach us via the contact details below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of ClarityWire after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can reach out via:
- LinkedIn: Ashutosh Bhatt
- Website: claritywire.in