Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

OpenCSE ("we", "our", or "the platform") is dedicated to providing an open, free, and distraction-free academic repository for Computer Science students. This Privacy Policy clarifies our practices regarding information collection, storage, and visitor privacy when using our website at https://opencse.in/.

2. Information Collection & Data Minimization

We adhere to strict data minimization principles. As a public academic curriculum directory:

  • No Mandatory Registration: Visitors can browse curricula, read topics, and review study modules without creating an account or providing personal information.
  • Server Diagnostic Logs: Like most web hosting servers, our infrastructure may record standard technical log entries (such as IP address, browser user-agent, requested URL, and timestamp) strictly for security diagnostics, system monitoring, and DDoS prevention.
  • Browser Storage: We use browser storage (localStorage/sessionStorage) exclusively for user interface preferences (such as selected academic year or light/dark theme) and administrator sessions.

3. Third-Party Services & Google AdSense Disclosures

OpenCSE may utilize reputable third-party partners to support infrastructure, CDN caching, and non-intrusive advertising:

Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Disclosures

When advertising services (such as Google AdSense) are active on our site:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or through aboutads.info.

4. Cookies and Web Beacons

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. OpenCSE does not use invasive personal tracking cookies. Third-party services (such as Google Fonts or Google AdSense) may place cookies subject to their privacy policies. You can configure your browser to reject cookies or alert you when a cookie is placed.

5. GDPR & CCPA Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of any diagnostic data we may hold. Because OpenCSE does not harvest user accounts or sell visitor data, we maintain zero personal profiles.

6. Contact for Privacy Inquiries

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact Page or email our administrative team at anbupravin77@gmail.com.