1. Introduction

Welcome to DataSteroid, operated by Suzal Chouhan at datasteroid.info. DataSteroid is a completely free educational platform dedicated to teaching Data Science, Python, Excel, SQL, and Data Analytics to students worldwide.

This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Your name and email when you submit our contact form
• Your message content when you contact us
• Your name and comment when you leave a comment on an article
• Your email when you subscribe to our newsletter

Information Collected Automatically

• Your IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Device type — mobile, tablet, or desktop
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your messages and tutorial requests
• To improve our articles, videos, and tutorials
• To send educational newsletters to subscribers who opted in
• To analyse website traffic and understand visitor behaviour
• To display relevant ads through Google AdSense to keep this platform free
• To moderate and manage article comments
• To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
• To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

4. Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. DataSteroid uses cookies to enhance your experience and support advertising and analytics.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies — Used by Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour.
• Advertising Cookies — Used by Google AdSense to show relevant ads.
• Preference Cookies — Remember your settings on return visits.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

DataSteroid uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. This allows us to generate revenue and keep our platform 100% free for all students.

Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. This is known as interest-based advertising.

• Google may use your data to show ads relevant to your interests
• Third party vendors including Google use cookies based on your visits to datasteroid.info
• The DoubleClick cookie is used by Google when serving ads on our website
• You can opt out of personalised ads through Google Ads Settings

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve our content and user experience.

• Analytics data is used only to improve our website and educational content
• We do not combine Analytics data with any personal information you provide
• Google Analytics collects this information anonymously using cookies
• You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

7. Third Party Services

DataSteroid uses the following third party services. Each has its own privacy policy.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third party services.

8. Comments Policy

DataSteroid allows visitors to comment on articles. When you submit a comment we collect your name, email address (not shown publicly), comment content, IP address for spam prevention, and date and time of comment.

Comments are moderated before being published. We reserve the right to remove spam, offensive content, or misleading information.

9. Newsletter and Email Communications

DataSteroid may send educational newsletters and content updates to users who voluntarily subscribe.

• We only email users who have explicitly opted in
• Every email includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom
• You can unsubscribe at any time with no questions asked
• We never share your email with third parties for marketing purposes

10. Data Sharing and Disclosure

DataSteroid does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers — Trusted providers like Formspree who help operate our website
• Legal Requirements — If required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety — To protect the rights or safety of DataSteroid, our users, or the public
• Business Transfer — In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition

11. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data held by DataSteroid:

• Right to Access — Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right to Correction — Ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Right to Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Opt Out — Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Right to Object — Object to how we process your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us through our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

12. Children’s Privacy

DataSteroid is open to all student ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please reach out through our Contact page and we will delete that information promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

DataSteroid reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of datasteroid.info after any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Contact page on the website.