Privacy Policy – PG Update

Last Updated: June 2026

At PGUpdate.in, accessible from https://pgupdate.in, the privacy of our visitors is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy document explains the types of information collected by PGUpdate.in and how we use it. PGUpdate.in is an educational information portal providing exam notifications, results, admit cards, scholarships, and government scheme updates for students across India. We value the trust you place in us when you visit our site and are fully committed to protecting your privacy.

Information We Collect

PGUpdate.in does not require users to register or create an account to access any content on the website. All articles, notifications, and guides are freely accessible without any login. We may collect personal information such as your name and email address only when you voluntarily provide it — for example, when you contact us via the email address provided on our Contact Us page, or when you subscribe to our email newsletter. We do not collect any sensitive personal data such as financial information, government identity numbers, Aadhaar details, or health-related information.

Log Files

Like most websites, PGUpdate.in uses standard server log files. These logs automatically record certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type and version, Internet Service Provider, date and time of your visit, the pages you visited, and your referring and exit pages. This information is not linked to any personally identifiable information. It is used solely for analysing website traffic trends, diagnosing technical problems, and improving the overall performance and user experience of PGUpdate.in.

Cookies

PGUpdate.in uses cookies to enhance the browsing experience of our visitors. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit our site. We use cookies to remember visitor preferences, understand how users navigate the website, and improve its content and structure over time. You may choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain features on this website. For detailed instructions on managing cookies, please refer to your browser’s help documentation.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including the pages visited, time spent on the website, geographical location at a city level, and traffic sources. This data helps us understand which content is most useful to our readers and how we can improve the site. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

PGUpdate.in uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google, as a third-party advertising vendor, uses cookies to serve advertisements to our visitors based on their prior visits to this website and other websites on the Internet. The use of advertising cookies by Google and its partners enables them to serve personalised ads relevant to the user’s interests. You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting Google Ad Settings at google.com/settings/ads or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org. Opting out of personalised ads does not mean you will see fewer ads; it means the ads you see will not be tailored to your interests.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

This Privacy Policy applies only to PGUpdate.in. It does not cover the privacy practices of third-party websites, advertisers, or external portals that may be linked from our pages. When you click on a link to an external website such as an official exam portal, government website, or scholarship portal, you leave PGUpdate.in and are subject to the privacy policy of that external site. We advise you to review the individual privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. PGUpdate.in has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of any external websites.

How We Use Your Information

Any personal information we collect is used only for the following limited purposes: to respond to your enquiries or messages sent to our contact email address; to send you educational updates or exam notifications if you have subscribed to our newsletter; and to improve the content, layout, and overall quality of PGUpdate.in based on user feedback and analytics data. We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for commercial purposes. Your data is used solely to serve you better as a visitor to this website.

Children’s Privacy

PGUpdate.in is intended for students and educational purposes and is widely used by students of all ages, including school students. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information on this website, please contact us immediately at contact@pgupdate.in. We will promptly review and delete any such information from our records upon verification.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate information, or to request deletion of your personal data from our records. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@pgupdate.in with your request and sufficient details for us to identify your information. We will respond to all such requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data protection principles.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

PGUpdate.in reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at contact@pgupdate.in. We are happy to address any privacy-related concern you may have.