1. Who We Are

Welcome to CourseTree.in (“Website”). We provide an online platform for tutors to create and sell courses, while students can purchase and learn from them. Our website address is https://coursetree.in.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comments form
  • Visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent string (to detect spam)

Additionally, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have an account. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible publicly.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract such data from the images.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

4.1 Cookies for User Convenience

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for one year.
  • When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
  • If you log in, we save your login information and display preferences.
    • Login cookies last two days
    • Screen options cookies last one year
    • “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks
    • If you log out, all login cookies are removed

4.2 Cookies for Content Editing

  • If you edit or publish a course/article, a cookie stores the post ID (expires in one day).

5. Embedded Content & Third-Party Services

Articles may contain embedded content (videos, images, external links, etc.), which behaves as if you visited the external site. These external websites:

  • May collect your data
  • May use cookies
  • May track your interaction with embedded content

We do not control third-party policies, so we advise you to read their privacy policies before engaging.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, in the following cases, some data may be shared:

  • Password resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email.
  • Payment Processing: Payments are handled by Razorpay, Stripe, and PayPal. Your payment details are directly sent to these providers and are never stored on our servers.

7. Data Retention Policy

  • Comments & Metadata: Retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • User Accounts:
    • Users can see, edit, or delete their personal data (except username).
    • Website administrators can access and manage user data.

If you delete your account, we remove your personal data, except for legally required records (e.g., tax and security purposes).

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

  • An exported copy of all personal data we hold about you.
  • Deletion of your personal data (excluding legally required data).

To request data access or deletion, contact us at [Your Contact Email].

9. Data Security & Protection

We use:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Firewalls & malware protection (Wordfence Security)
  • Regular security audits

However, no website is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, contact us immediately.

10. Where Your Data is Sent

  • Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
  • Payments are processed through secure third-party gateways.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be notified on this page.

For any concerns, please contact us at:
📧 [ceo@coursetree.in]