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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 4, 2026
Welcome to IITM Helper. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This
privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- GPA Calculator Data: Course grades and credits you enter are stored locally in your
browser
- AI Chat History: Conversations with our AI assistant are stored locally in your browser
- Study Notes: Notes you create are stored locally in your browser
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (page
views, time spent, device type, location)
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to remember your preferences (theme
selection)
- Server Logs: Our backend server may log IP addresses, request times, and error messages
for debugging
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve our services (GPA calculator, AI assistant, study tools)
- Analyze website usage and optimize user experience
- Debug technical issues and maintain security
- Understand which features are most valuable to students
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Storage
Most of your data (GPA calculations, chat history, notes) is stored locally in your browser using
localStorage. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not sent to our servers
- Can be cleared by you at any time through browser settings
3.2 Server-Side Data
When you use the AI Assistant:
- Your messages are sent to our backend server
- Messages are processed using Groq AI API
- We do not permanently store your chat messages on our servers
- Messages are only kept in memory during processing
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
4.1 Google Analytics
- Tracks anonymous usage statistics
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- You can opt-out using browser extensions like uBlock Origin
4.2 Groq AI
- Powers our AI study assistant
- Your messages are processed by Groq's API
- Privacy Policy: Groq Privacy Policy
4.3 External Links
Our website contains links to external sites (IITM official website, Discourse, etc.). We are not responsible
for the privacy practices of these external sites.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View what data we collect about you
- Delete: Clear your local data through browser settings
- Opt-out: Disable cookies and analytics through browser settings
- Withdraw Consent: Stop using our services at any time
6. Children's Privacy
Our service is intended for students aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children
under 18. If you are under 18, please use this service with parental guidance.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated
"Last Updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated
policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
9. Disclaimer
IITM Helper is an independent student project and is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or
connected to IIT Madras or the IITM BS Data Science program. All official information should be
verified through the official IITM website.
10. Content Disclaimer
All external resources belong to their respective owners. IITM Helper does not host or claim ownership of
third-party content. Links are shared strictly for educational purposes.