Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 1, 2026
WikiCounsellor ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website wikicounsellor.com. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site immediately.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways, including:
Personal Data You Provide
When you use our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or create an account, you may voluntarily provide us with personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, and professional interests. We collect this information only when you explicitly submit it through our forms.
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, our servers automatically record certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps us understand how visitors use WikiCounsellor and improve our services.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
WikiCounsellor uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information.
Google AdSense & DART Cookies
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to WikiCounsellor and other websites. Google's use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to WikiCounsellor and other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including session management and security features.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with WikiCounsellor by collecting anonymous usage statistics.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve WikiCounsellor's career guidance services
- To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your career interests
- To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests via our contact form
- To send periodic emails regarding updates to our career roadmaps and certification guides
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance site performance and user experience
- To display targeted advertisements through Google AdSense and similar platforms
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission via SSL/TLS, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Opt-Out
Opt out of the sale of your personal information (CCPA).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@wikicounsellor.com.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
WikiCounsellor Privacy Team
Email: privacy@wikicounsellor.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.
Policy Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.