Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

At Tyagi Core, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us while using this website. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect the following minimal data:

  • Google Sign-In data: When you log in with Google to post a comment or rating, we receive your display name, email address, and profile picture. This is used solely to identify you in the comment section.
  • Comments and ratings: The text of your comments and star ratings you submit are stored in Google Sheets via our backend script.
  • Browser preferences: We store your dark/light mode preference using localStorage on your device. No server data is involved.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To display your name and profile picture next to your comments
  • To calculate and show average article ratings
  • To allow you to edit or delete your own comments
  • We do not sell your data to any third party
  • We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising trackers

3. Data Storage

Comment and rating data is stored in Google Sheets via Google Apps Script. It is not shared with any external services. We do not maintain our own database server.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use localStorage (not cookies) only to save your theme preference (dark/light mode) and your login session for comments. No tracking cookies are used. No third-party advertising cookies are placed on this site.

5. Push Notifications

If you enable browser notifications, your FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging) token is stored in our Google Sheet. It is used only to send you article update notifications. You can disable notifications at any time from your browser settings.

6. External Links

Our site contains links to YouTube, Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook. These platforms have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

7. Data Deletion

To request deletion of your comments, ratings, or account data, contact us on Telegram. We will process your request within 7 business days.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date at the top.

10. Contact

Questions about privacy? Reach us on Telegram.