Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [01-01-2017]

At MKS Education (https://mksprep.com), your privacy is paramount to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. You agree to the terms outlined in this policy by using our website.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://mksprep.com. MKS Education is committed to providing a secure and transparent online experience.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Data is shown in the comments form.
  • Visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to aid spam detection).

An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture becomes publicly visible with your comment.

Media

If you upload images, avoid uploading those containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from such images.

Contact Forms

We collect data submitted via contact forms to respond to inquiries. This data is not shared with third parties and is retained for customer service purposes for up to one year unless required longer by legal obligations.

Cookies

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These last for one year.
  • Login Page: A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when the browser closes.
  • User Accounts: When you log in, cookies store your login info (lasting two days) and screen preferences (lasting a year). If “Remember Me” is selected, login persists for two weeks. Logging out deletes login cookies.
  • Article Edits: When editing/publishing an article, a cookie saves the post ID, expiring after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). This behaves as if you visited the source website. Such sites may collect data, use cookies, track interactions, or gather analytics, especially if logged in to their services.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track user behavior and improve website performance. These tools may collect anonymized data such as:

  • Your IP address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Pages visited.
  • Time spent on the website.

How We Use Your Data

We collect data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or comments.
  • Improve website performance and user experience.
  • Manage and optimize account logins and settings.
  • Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, data may be shared with:

  • Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments are checked through automated systems.
  • Analytics Providers: To monitor and improve our website.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • Registered Users: Personal information provided in user profiles is retained until the user requests deletion.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:

  1. An exported file of your personal data.
  2. Deletion of your personal data (excluding data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes).

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard measures, including:

  • Data encryption (SSL certificates).
  • Regular malware scans.
  • Secure access protocols for sensitive areas of the website.

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

In the event of a data breach, we will:

  1. Notify affected users within 72 hours.
  2. Provide details about the breach and recommended next steps.
  3. Cooperate with relevant authorities to address the breach.

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive anonymized data from analytics providers to monitor traffic and optimize our services.

What Automated Decision-Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling based on user data.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

As an educational service provider, we comply with all local and international data protection laws, including GDPR (for users in the EU) and CCPA (for users in California).

Your Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries or concerns, you can contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +977-9818173800 / 015921177
  • Address: Opposite to Shankerdev Campus, Putalisadak, Kathmandu.

Last Updated: [01-01-2025]