Privacy Policy

01 Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to JR Studio (also referred to as "JRStudio Edu"), an educational blog based in Kerala, India. The website publishes content covering topics such as technology, science, business, and mindful living. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at [email protected].

02 Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways — information you give us voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you use the site.

Information You Provide

• Contact enquiries — if you email us directly, we receive your email address and the contents of your message.
• Comments or feedback — if our platform has a feedback or comment feature, any content you submit is collected.
• Newsletter sign-ups — if you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referral source, and general browsing behaviour via analytics tools.
• Device and browser data — browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
• IP address — used for approximate geographic location (country/region level) and security purposes.
• Cookies and similar technologies — small data files stored on your device to improve your experience (detailed below).

03 How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
• To understand how visitors discover and engage with our articles.
• To respond to enquiries, feedback, or collaboration requests sent to us.
• To send newsletters or content updates to subscribers who have opted in.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

04 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and to gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly (e.g., theme preference, session state).
• Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behaviour using tools such as Google Analytics. These are anonymised and aggregated.
• Preference cookies — remember your settings such as dark/light mode.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site. Most browsers also allow you to delete stored cookies after each session.

05 Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help run this website. These services may independently collect certain data subject to their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics — website traffic and behaviour analytics. Google Privacy Policy →
• YouTube — embedded videos from our YouTube channel may set cookies. Google Privacy Policy →
• Firebase / Google Cloud — backend infrastructure for data storage and authentication.
• WhatsApp / Telegram — community links redirect to these third-party platforms. Their own privacy policies apply.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

06 Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form. If you have subscribed to our newsletter, your email is retained until you unsubscribe.

07 Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you share information at your own risk.

If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

08 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Objection — object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Withdrawal of consent — withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

09 Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10 External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, YouTube videos, or social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those websites and are not responsible for them.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us: