Privacy Policy

Who we are

GradSyntax is a platform dedicated to helping graduate students achieve their academic goals by providing valuable resources, PDFs, and AI-powered tools. Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in top-tier universities worldwide.

Comments

We value your feedback and encourage you to leave comments on our blog posts or resource pages. When you submit a comment, we collect the following information:

• Your name
• Your email address (used only for verification purposes)
• Your comment text
• Your IP address (for spam prevention)
• Your browser user agent string (to ensure security)

We do not share your personal information with third parties unless required by law. If you choose to include a Gravatar profile picture, it will be displayed publicly alongside your comment. You can learn more about Gravatar’s privacy policy here.

Media

When you upload images or other media files to our website, please ensure that sensitive information such as GPS coordinates or personal details are removed. While we take steps to protect your privacy, visitors can still access metadata embedded in files. To safeguard your privacy, we recommend removing EXIF data before uploading.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide essential functionalities on our website. Here’s how we use cookies:

Editing Cookies: When you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored in your browser to indicate the post ID of the article you just edited. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after 1 day.

Comment Cookies: When you leave a comment on our site, you can choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This makes it easier for you to leave comments in the future without re-entering your details. These cookies last for one year.

Login Cookies: When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not store any personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

User Preferences: Upon logging in, we set cookies to remember your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will remain active for two weeks. Logging out will remove these cookies.

Embedded content from other websites

Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

We do not share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or necessary to fulfill a service. However, in certain cases, your data may be shared:

Third-Party Services: We may use third-party services to improve our website functionality, such as analytics tools or AI-powered resources. These services are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified.

Password Reset: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

Payment Processors: When you make a purchase (e.g., downloading PDFs), your payment information is handled by our trusted payment processor (Razorpay). We do not store sensitive payment details.

How long we retain your data

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal requirements. Here’s how long we keep different types of data:

Purchase History: For transactions made through Razorpay, we retain basic order details (e.g., purchase date, product purchased) for record-keeping purposes. Sensitive payment information is not stored on our servers.

Comments: Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically approve follow-up comments and maintain a continuous conversation.

User Accounts: If you register on our website, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can manage your account settings, including editing or deleting your personal information, at any time. However, you cannot change your username. Website administrators have access to this information to ensure proper management and security.

What rights you have over your data

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Data Export: If you have an account on our website or have left comments, you can request an export of the personal data we hold about you. This includes any information you have provided to us.
• Data Erasure: You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. Please note that we may need to retain certain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
• Access and Correction: You can request access to your personal data and ask for corrections if any information is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Opt-Out: If you wish to stop receiving communications from us, you can unsubscribe at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

Where your data is sent

Your data may be processed or checked through the following services:

Analytics: We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymized data to help us improve our services.

Spam Detection: Visitor comments are automatically checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure the quality and safety of our community.

Payment Processing: When you make a purchase, your payment information is securely transmitted to our payment processor (Razorpay). They handle the transaction and comply with industry standards for data protection.