The short version: ITVedas is a free IT education website. We use Google Analytics to understand which articles are helpful, and Google AdSense to show ads. We don't sell your personal data. We don't require registration. We don't store passwords.
Who We Are
ITVedas (itvedas.com) is an IT education platform that explains technology topics in plain English — for free. We're operated by the ITVedas team. You can reach us at [email protected].
What Data We Collect
We collect two categories of data: data you provide directly, and data collected automatically.
| Data Type | How Collected | Why | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email address | Newsletter signup form (optional) | Send you new article notifications | Until you unsubscribe |
| Page views & clicks | Google Analytics (GA4) | Understand which content helps readers | 26 months (Google default) |
| IP address (anonymised) | Web server logs | Security and abuse prevention | 30 days |
| Ad interaction data | Google AdSense | Show relevant ads to support free content | Controlled by Google |
| Cookies | Browser (analytics + ads) | Session tracking, ad personalisation | Up to 2 years |
Cookies We Use
We use cookies from two third-party services:
- Google Analytics (GA4) — tracks page visits, session duration, and which articles are most read. This data is anonymised and aggregated. No individual profiles are built.
- Google AdSense — shows ads to keep ITVedas free. Google may use cookies to show personalised ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings.
We do not use tracking pixels, fingerprinting, or any other covert tracking method.
How We Use Your Data
- To improve article quality based on what readers engage with
- To send newsletter subscribers new article notifications (only if you signed up)
- To detect and prevent spam or abuse
- To display relevant advertisements that fund free content
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
Third-Party Services
We use the following external services, each governed by their own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — Google Ads Policy
- Cloudflare Pages (hosting) — Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts — fonts loaded from Google's CDN; Google Privacy Policy
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (right to erasure)
- Object to processing or withdraw consent
- Data portability — receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.
GDPR (EU Visitors)
If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your data is:
- Legitimate interest — for analytics that help us improve free educational content
- Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and personalised ads
- Contract performance — for email communications you initiated
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
CCPA (California Visitors)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information. You may request to know what data we collect, delete your data, or opt out of any data sharing. Contact us at [email protected] to make a request.
Children's Privacy
ITVedas is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data. Our site is served over HTTPS. Access to any stored data is restricted to authorised team members. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as our services evolve. When we make material changes, we update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of ITVedas after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data? Get in touch: