Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026 • Effective for all Stoge users and visitors.

1. Information We Collect

When you register, create an account, browse courses, leave reviews, or interact with educators on Stoge, we collect information that helps deliver a personalized and transparent educational experience:

Account Credentials: Full name, email address, password hash, and profile avatar.
Academic Preferences: Target exams (JEE, NEET, Board, CUET), preferred learning mode, and bookmarked courses.
Usage & Signal Logs: Coupon code clicks, comparison activity, and page navigation history.
Device & Technical Signals: IP address, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographical location.

2. How We Use Your Data

We utilize your data strictly to improve our course comparison signals and user experience:

To provide accurate price comparisons, batch recommendations, and verified coupon code statistics.
To process wishlist bookmarks, review submissions, and educator follow feeds.
To prevent fraudulent reviews, bot spamming, and platform abuse.
To send critical account notifications and updates on active deals when opted in.

3. Data Protection & Security

We deploy enterprise-grade security protocols, including TLS/HTTPS encryption in transit, strict password hashing (bcrypt), and rate-limited REST API endpoints. Your personal data is never sold, rented, or traded to third-party data brokers.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Stoge uses essential local storage and cookie tokens to maintain session authentication and user preferences. We use privacy-conscious analytics tools to measure aggregate page traffic without tracking individual users across external websites.

5. Contact Our Privacy Officer

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request data deletion, reach out to our team at support@stoge.in.