1. Introduction
CLAT Pathshala (accessible at www.clatpathshala.com) is owned and operated by Pankaj Kumar Shukla, a sole proprietor based in Delhi, India. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Information you provide during registration
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- College / educational institution name
- Current education level (e.g., 12th pass, undergraduate)
2.2 Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Referring website or source
2.3 Information from cookies & third-party services
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, may also place cookies on your device to serve relevant advertisements. See Section 5 for details.
3. Purpose of data collection
We collect and use your data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your user account
- To provide mock test services and track your test performance and progress
- To communicate with you about new mock tests, updates, and platform changes
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and direct advertising partners
- To analyse website traffic patterns and improve the user experience
- To respond to your queries and provide customer support
- To comply with legal obligations under Indian law
4. Data sharing & disclosure
We do not sell your personal data to anyone. However, we may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- Advertising partners: Google AdSense and similar ad networks receive anonymised browsing data via cookies to serve relevant ads.
- Analytics providers: We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns. This data is aggregated and non-identifiable where possible.
- Direct advertising partners (colleges / institutions): We may share aggregated, non-identifiable traffic and demographic data (for example, broad geographic or education-level insights) to demonstrate platform reach. Individual personal data is not sold or shared for this purpose.
- Legal compliance: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or a competent government or regulatory authority.
6. Data retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide our services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Anonymised and aggregated data (which cannot identify you) may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.
7. Your rights under DPDPA 2023
As a data principal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have:
- Right to access: Request a summary of your personal data and how it is processed.
- Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
- Right to nominate: You may nominate another person to exercise your rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity, as prescribed under the DPDPA.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at clatpathshala@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children's privacy
Our services are primarily intended for students aged 16 and above who are preparing for law entrance exams. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age without verifiable parental consent as required under the DPDPA 2023. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18 without proper consent, we will take steps to delete such data. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at clatpathshala@gmail.com.
9. Data security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure hosting, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Operational practices we follow include serving the site over HTTPS, protecting accounts with secure password hashing where applicable, and applying rate limiting to sensitive endpoints. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to keep your login credentials confidential.
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. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. For significant changes, we will notify registered users by email where practicable.
11. Grievance officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the DPDPA 2023, the details of the Grievance Officer are as follows:
- Name: Pankaj Kumar Shukla
- Email: clatpathshala@gmail.com
- Address: Delhi, India
If you have concerns or complaints regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact the Grievance Officer. We will acknowledge your complaint within 48 hours and aim to resolve it within 30 days.