Effective Date: September 20, 2025
At WhatIfScience (accessible at https://whatifscience.in), your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or contact us.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information You Provide
- When you contact us via email (support@whatifscience.in) or through a form, you may provide your name, email address, or other details.
- When subscribing to newsletters, submitting comments, or engaging with community features, we may collect your email address or other voluntary information.
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages you visit and the time spent on them
- Referring website or search query
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, personalize content, and analyze user behavior. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
- To improve and personalize your browsing experience
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in)
- To monitor traffic and analyze trends for website improvement
- To detect and prevent fraud, security issues, or misuse of our website
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party tools (e.g., analytics, hosting, email services) that help us operate our site.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or valid government request.
- Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, your data may be included.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to external websites (such as scientific references or resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies when visiting external links.
If we use Google Analytics or advertising networks (like Google AdSense), these services may collect data using cookies for personalized advertising. Users can opt out of personalized ads by adjusting Google Ads settings.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please note that no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or improve our website. If you wish to have your personal data removed, you may contact us at support@whatifscience.in.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience and 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 shared data with us, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights, including:
- Accessing the personal information we hold about you
- Requesting corrections or updates to your information
- Requesting deletion of your data
- Opting out of newsletters or cookie tracking
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@whatifscience.in.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
📩 Email: support@whatifscience.in
🌐 Website: https://whatifscience.in