Privacy Policy
Welcome to the Privacy Policy page of IGNOUED. This policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with our website. By accessing and using IGNOUED, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
IGNOUED is an independent educational guidance and information platform created to support students enrolled with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The website publishes academic guidance content related to admissions, programmes, syllabus, study material, assignments, examinations, and general student support.
IGNOUED can be accessed by anyone without restrictions and is intended solely for informational and guidance purposes.
Collection of Personal Information
Visitors can browse and read articles on IGNOUED without providing any personal information. We do not require personal data for accessing informational content.
Personal information may be collected only when users voluntarily choose to interact with us through comments, contact forms, or service-related enquiries.
Information Collected While Posting Comments
When users post comments on articles, they may be asked to provide their name and email address. This information is used only for comment identification and spam detection purposes.
Information Collected for Services
If users choose to enquire about or purchase any service offered on IGNOUED, we may collect limited personal information such as:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Programme or Academic Details
- Address and Postal Code (if required)
This information is collected only to communicate effectively and provide relevant academic support or services.
Use of Collected Information
Personal data collected by IGNOUED may be used for the following purposes:
- To respond to user queries and communications
- To improve website content, usability, and services
- To send informational emails or academic updates (if opted-in)
- To provide service-related communication when applicable
IGNOUED does not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
Third-Party Sharing
IGNOUED does not share users’ personal information with any third party institutions. Data may be processed by trusted technical services (such as email or hosting providers) strictly for operational purposes and under confidentiality obligations.
Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect user information. IGNOUED uses SSL (HTTPS) encryption to secure data transmitted between users and the website.
Access to personal data is limited to authorised administrators only and is not accessible to unauthorised parties.
User Rights
Users have the following rights regarding their personal information:
- Update: Users may request corrections or updates to their personal data.
- Removal: Users may request deletion of their personal data, including comments or service-related records.
Requests for data removal will be processed within a reasonable time frame, typically within 72 working hours.
Advertising
IGNOUED displays advertisements to support website operations. Google AdSense may be used as an advertising partner. These advertisers may use cookies or similar technologies to show relevant ads based on user interactions.
Users can manage ad preferences or opt out of personalised advertising through their browser or Google Ad Settings.
Traffic Analysis
IGNOUED uses analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic, including device type, general location, and usage patterns. This data is collected in an aggregated and anonymised form.
Users may enable “Do Not Track” settings in their browser to limit tracking, subject to browser support.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device to improve website functionality and user experience. Cookies may be used to remember preferences, comment details, or analytics data.
Advertising partners may also use cookies to display relevant advertisements. Users can control or disable cookies through their browser settings.
Copyright Notice
All original content published on IGNOUED is protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of website content without permission is not allowed.
Any references to official study material remain the intellectual property of the respective authorities.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
IGNOUED reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page and users are encouraged to review it periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the Contact page available on IGNOUED.
Last Updated: 25 December 2025