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Privacy Policy
How answersQ handles your data — written in plain English, not legal jargon. We explain what we collect, why we collect it, who we share it with, and what your rights are.
Never
Data sold to third parties
Named
Third-party services disclosed
Yes
GDPR & DPDP rights covered
7 Days
Response to privacy requests
Covers rights under India DPDP Act 2023, UK/EU GDPR & US CCPA
Updated whenever our data practices change
Who We Are
answersQ is a content platform publishing research-led guides on online learning, technology, careers, finance, health, and home topics. We are operated by two co-founders based in India, and our readers come from across the world — including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Bangladesh, and many more countries.
| Organisation | answersQ |
| Website | https://answersq.com |
| Co-Founders | Surendar Kumar (Editor-in-Chief) & Saravanan (Head of Product) |
| Operating from | India |
| Readers & users | Global — US, UK, India, Bangladesh, and more |
| Contact | enquireanswersq@gmail.com |
By accessing or using answersQ, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website.
What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information — what you actively give us, and what is automatically recorded when you use the site.
A. Information you give us voluntarily
- Email address — if you contact us or, when launched, sign up for our newsletter
- Your name — if you include it in a contact form or email message
- Message content — anything you write when reaching out to us
We do not collect payment information directly. Any purchases made through our affiliate links are processed entirely by the destination platform under their own privacy policy.
B. Information collected automatically
When you visit answersQ, the following data is collected automatically by us and our third-party analytics service (Google Analytics):
| Data | Collected by | Purpose | Personally identifiable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP address | Google Analytics | Traffic analysis | No — anonymised by default |
| Browser type & version | Google Analytics | Performance optimisation | No |
| Operating system | Google Analytics | Device compatibility | No |
| Pages visited & time on page | Google Analytics | Content improvement | No |
| Referring website | Google Analytics | Traffic source analysis | No |
| Device type | Google Analytics | Layout & UX improvement | No |
How We Use Your Information
We use data collected only for the purposes listed below. We do not use it for anything else.
We use your data to:
- Understand which content is useful so we can improve it
- Respond to your contact messages and enquiries
- Send newsletters to subscribers — coming soon, not yet active
- Maintain and improve the performance and security of the website
- Comply with legal obligations where required
We do not:
- Sell your personal data to any third party — ever
- Use your data to build advertising profiles
- Share your data with brands, platforms, or companies we review or write about
- Send marketing emails unless you have explicitly subscribed
Data minimisation: We only collect what we actually need. We don’t ask for your phone number, date of birth, location, or any other information that isn’t necessary for you to use answersQ.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to make the site work, understand how it is used, and serve relevant ads (currently being phased out). Here is exactly what we use:
| Cookie | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Tracks sessions & page views | 2 yrs / 24 hrs |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | Rate-limits tracking requests | 1 minute |
| AdSense cookies | Google AdSense | Advertising | Display ad serving (phasing out) | Varies |
| Cookie consent | answersQ | Functional | Stores your cookie preference | 12 months |
| Affiliate tracking | Course platforms | Third-party | Commission attribution on click | Varies by platform |
How to control cookies
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies from specific sites. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use answersQ, but we won’t be able to improve the site based on how you use it.
- Opt out of Google Analytics across all websites: Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on
- Manage Google advertising preferences: Google Ad Settings
- Manage all cookies via your browser: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Third-Party Services
We use several external services that may independently collect data about your visit. We name every one of them below — no vague “we may use third-party services” language.
Google Analytics
Analytics
Tracks page views, session duration, and traffic sources to help us improve content. IP anonymisation is enabled. Data is retained for 26 months (Google’s default).
Google Privacy Policy ↗
Google AdSense
Advertising · Phasing out
Serves display ads on some pages. We are removing AdSense from the site over the next 3–6 months. Until then, ads may use cookies to show relevant content.
Manage ad preferences ↗
Affiliate Platforms
Coursera, Udemy, Amazon & others
When you click an affiliate link, the destination platform sets its own cookies for commission tracking. answersQ only receives an anonymous notification that a commission was earned — not your personal data.
See our Full Disclosure Policy ↗
YouTube
Embedded Video
Where we embed YouTube videos, Google/YouTube may collect data when you interact with them, even if you do not press play. This is governed by Google’s privacy policy.
Google Privacy Policy ↗
Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Telegram
We maintain social pages on these platforms. Clicking our social links or interacting with our content there is governed by each platform’s own privacy policy. We do not receive personal data about you from these interactions.
Affiliate Links & Third-Party Privacy
answersQ uses affiliate links. When you click one, you leave answersQ and arrive at a third-party website. That platform handles your data under its own privacy policy — not ours.
- Clicking an affiliate link sets tracking cookies from the destination platform
- answersQ receives anonymous commission attribution only — not your name, email, or payment details
- We do not pass any personal data about you to affiliate partners
- The destination platform’s privacy policy governs everything that happens after you click
For a full explanation of our affiliate relationships and how we ensure they don’t affect our editorial independence, see our Full Disclosure Policy.
Newsletter & Email Communications
Coming soon — not yet active. Our email newsletter is in planning. No email list is currently in operation. This section explains what will apply when it launches.
When the newsletter launches
- Subscription will be entirely voluntary — no content will be paywalled behind signing up
- We will use a third-party email service provider to manage subscriptions and send emails
- Every email will include a clear, one-click unsubscribe option
- We will never share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
- We will update this policy with the provider name and full details before the newsletter goes live
Contact emails
If you email us at enquireanswersq@gmail.com, we store your email address only to respond to your enquiry. We do not add contact emails to any mailing list, and we delete them once the matter is resolved.
Your Rights
Your rights depend on where you are located. answersQ is based in India but serves a global audience — so we honour the privacy rights of readers from every region we serve.
Everyone
- Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Ask us to delete your data
- Opt out of cookies via browser settings
- Unsubscribe from newsletters (when active)
UK & EU — GDPR
- Right to data portability
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to legitimate-interest processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) ↗
India — DPDP Act 2023
- Right to access information about your data
- Right to correction and erasure
- Right to grievance redressal
- Right to nominate a representative to exercise rights
- Contact the Data Protection Board when operational
US — California (CCPA)
- Right to know what personal data is collected
- Right to delete personal data we hold
- Right to opt out of sale of personal data (we don’t sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights
- Submit requests to enquireanswersq@gmail.com
Our legal basis for processing — UK/EU GDPR visitors
| Processing activity | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics (site improvement) | Legitimate interests |
| Cookies (analytics, advertising) | Consent |
| Responding to contact enquiries | Contract / legitimate interests |
| Newsletter (when launched) | Consent |
To exercise any of your rights, email enquireanswersq@gmail.com. We aim to respond within 7 working days. We will not charge you for data requests.
Data Retention
We keep data only for as long as it is needed. Here is a clear breakdown of how long different data is held and by whom.
| Data type | Retention period | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics data (sessions, page views) | 26 months (Google default) | Google Analytics |
| Contact / email enquiries | Until resolved, then deleted | answersQ |
| Cookie consent preference | 12 months | answersQ |
| Affiliate tracking cookies | As set by each platform | Third-party platforms |
| Newsletter subscriber data (when launched) | Until unsubscribe + 30 days | Email service provider |
We do not store raw IP addresses beyond Google Analytics’ anonymisation processing. You can request deletion of any data we hold directly by emailing us.
Children’s Privacy
answersQ is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.
In the UK and EU, additional protections apply to users under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please obtain parental or guardian consent before using our website or submitting any personal information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at enquireanswersq@gmail.com and we will delete that information promptly.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal data we hold — including secure connections (HTTPS), access controls, and using reputable third-party services with their own security standards.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately at enquireanswersq@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We update this privacy policy when our data practices change — for example, when we add a new service, launch the newsletter, or phase out AdSense. When we do:
- The “Last reviewed” date at the top of this page will be updated
- Significant changes will be noted clearly within the policy
- If we introduce new data practices that require your consent, we will notify you with a prominent notice on the website before those practices begin
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of answersQ after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, data access requests, or complaints, please reach out directly.
Get in touch
Email us at enquireanswersq@gmail.com — we aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 7 working days and we don’t charge for data requests.
If you are in the UK or EU and are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ↗.
If you are in India, you may contact the Data Protection Board of India under the DPDP Act 2023 once it becomes fully operational.
If you are in the US (California), you may submit a CCPA request directly to us by email and we will respond within 45 days as required.
Email Us About PrivacyFrequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we get most often about data and privacy on answersQ.
No — never. answersQ does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. The only data we share is anonymous analytics with Google Analytics (no personal identifiers), and anonymous commission attribution data with affiliate platforms. Neither includes your name, email, or any information that identifies you personally.
You are taken to a third-party website (such as Coursera, Udemy, or Amazon) which handles your data under its own privacy policy. That platform may set tracking cookies to record the referral. answersQ only receives an anonymous notification that a commission was earned — we do not receive your name, email address, or payment details. See our Full Disclosure Policy for more detail.
Yes. Email enquireanswersq@gmail.com to request deletion of any personal data we hold — such as emails from a contact enquiry. We will confirm deletion within 7 working days. For data held by Google Analytics, use the Google Analytics opt-out tool. For affiliate platform data, contact those platforms directly under their own policies.
We currently run Google AdSense display ads on some pages, which may use cookies to show relevant ads. We are in the process of removing AdSense from the site over the next 3–6 months. We do not build our own advertising profiles, we do not sell data to advertisers, and we do not use your browsing behaviour on answersQ to target you with ads elsewhere.
answersQ is based in India but respects the privacy rights of all readers globally. UK/EU readers — under GDPR you have the right to access, correct, erase, and port your data, withdraw consent at any time, and complain to the ICO (UK) ↗. California readers — under CCPA you have the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of data sale (we don’t sell data). Indian readers — under the DPDP Act 2023 you have the right to access, correct, and erase your data and seek grievance redressal. For all regions, email enquireanswersq@gmail.com to exercise your rights.