Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to HSC Countdown ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://xii-hsc.web.app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Study Data: When you use our Study Hub, Calendar, or Task features, we store your preferences and task lists locally in your browser using localStorage. This data does not leave your device unless you explicitly share it.
• Theme Preferences: Your chosen light/dark mode preference is stored locally on your device.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to collect anonymized information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and device type. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
• Cookies & Local Storage: Our website uses browser storage (localStorage) to store your preferences and study data. Cookies may be used by third-party services like Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our website and services
• Personalize your experience (theme preferences, task lists)
• Analyze website usage patterns to enhance functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. Learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy.

4.2 Google AdSense

Our website may display advertisements powered by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalized ads at Google Ads Settings.

4.3 Firebase Hosting

Our website is hosted on Firebase, a Google service. Firebase may collect usage data subject to Google's privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We take data security seriously. Your study data stored locally in your browser is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly perform an action that requires it. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your device secure.

6. Your Privacy Rights

• Access: You can view and manage all your stored data directly in your browser (localStorage).
• Deletion: You can clear all stored data by clearing your browser cache or localStorage.
• Opt-Out: You can disable JavaScript or use privacy-focused browser extensions to limit tracking.

7. Children's Privacy

HSC Countdown is designed for high school students preparing for HSC exams. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: 24help.aditya@gmail.com
• Website: https://xii-hsc.web.app

10. Compliance

This website complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR (where applicable) and local data protection regulations. By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and the collection and use of information as described herein.