Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how JN's Biology and its sister institution Eklabhya Classes — both owned and operated by Jagatananda Satapathy("we", "us", or "our") — collect, use, and protect information about you when you visit our websites (jnsbiology.com and eklabhyaclasses.com) or use our student and admin portals.

Both institutions share common ownership, a shared technology platform, and this single Privacy Policy. By using either website or portal, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information you provide directly

• Enquiry form — name, phone number, email address, course interest, and any message you submit.
• Student registration — name, email address, student code, and course/group enrollment details.
• Admin / Staff accounts — name and email address.

b. Google Sign-In

When you choose "Sign in with Google," we receive your Google account name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive your Google password. This data is used solely to authenticate you on our platform and link your account.

c. Usage data

We may collect standard web analytics data such as pages visited, time spent, and device/browser type through privacy-respecting analytics tools. This data is aggregated and never linked to individual identities.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your admission or course enquiries.
• To create and manage your student or staff account on the platform.
• To authenticate you securely via password or Google Sign-In.
• To send you important announcements, timetable updates, and result notifications.
• To improve our teaching programmes and website experience.
• To send email notifications about your account (e.g. password resets).

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Google OAuth — Specific Disclosures

Our use of information received from Google APIs (including Google Sign-In) adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

• We only request the minimum necessary OAuth scopes: email and profile.
• We do not store your Google access tokens beyond the current session.
• We do not use Google profile data for any purpose other than authentication and account creation.
• We do not transfer Google user data to third parties, advertisers, or data brokers.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers hosted in India. We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and token-based authentication (JWT). Access to personal data is restricted to authorised staff only.

5. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for platform authentication (e.g. session tokens). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may prevent login from working.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdraw consent for Google Sign-In by revoking access at myaccount.google.com/permissions.

To exercise these rights, email us at: jnsbiology@gmail.com

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for students aged 15 and above preparing for NEET/JEE examinations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us data, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users by email or in-app notice of material changes. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: