Privacy Policy for Skoo.in

Last updated: August 28, 2025

At Skoo.in – Scoops, Stories, Surprises, accessible from https://skoo.in, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you use our website, we may collect:

Name and email address if you contact us directly or subscribe to our newsletter
Messages and feedback when you use our contact forms
Newsletter preferences if you choose to subscribe to our updates

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

IP address and geographic location
Browser type and version (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
Operating system (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS)
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website that brought you to skoo.in
Date and time of your visit

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Skoo.in uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyze website performance and user behavior
Improve user experience and site functionality
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
Remember your preferences for future visits

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

Improve our website content, design, and functionality
Respond to your messages, feedback, or inquiries promptly
Send newsletters or content updates (only if you have subscribed)
Monitor website traffic patterns, trends, and security
Analyze user behavior to enhance your browsing experience
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We partner with Google AdSense to serve ads on our site. Third-party vendors (including Google) use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites.

Google’s DoubleClick DART cookie is used to serve ads to users based on their browsing interests
Third-party advertising partners may collect data for personalized ads

Opt-Out Options:

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

Google Ads Settings
AboutAds.info
Digital Advertising Alliance (US residents)
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU residents)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are an EU resident, we process your personal data based on:

Legitimate interests for website analytics and improvement
Consent for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
Performance of contract when you request services from us
Legal obligations for security and compliance requirements

5. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing of your data
Data portability – receive your data in a structured format
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the CCPA, you have the right to:

Request disclosure of the categories and specific data we collect
Request deletion of personal data
Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal information)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at skoo.in73@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years for customer service
Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Legal requirements: As mandated by applicable laws

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate protection through:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
Your explicit consent where required by law

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

SSL encryption for data transmission
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel
Secure servers and backup systems

However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Cookies Management

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior (Google Analytics)
Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense for relevant ads

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Disable all cookies (may affect site functionality)
Block third-party cookies only
Delete existing cookies from your device

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

Content or privacy practices of external sites
Security of third-party platforms
Data collection by other websites

Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

Skoo.in does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided personal information:

Contact us immediately at skoo.in73@gmail.com
We will promptly investigate and remove any such information
We will take steps to prevent future collection from the child

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

Changes in our practices or services
Legal or regulatory updates
New features or technologies

Notification of changes:

Major changes: We will notify you via email or prominent website notice
Minor changes: Updated “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

📧 Email: skoo.in73@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://skoo.in
📞 Contact Page: https://skoo.in/contact/

Response time: Within 48 hours during business days

By using Skoo.in, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.