Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 28, 2026

DDU MATERIAL ("we", "our", or "us") is a free, community-driven study resource platform built for students of Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and use our website at ddumaterial.pages.dev.

1. Information We Collect

When you use DDU MATERIAL, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: When you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account. We do not receive or store your Google password.
  • Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with the platform, such as which files you view, search queries you perform, and files you star/bookmark. This helps us improve the platform and understand which resources are most useful.
  • Comments & Feedback: Any comments you post on files or feedback you submit through our forms are stored in our database and associated with your user account.
  • Technical Data: Standard web server logs may include your IP address, browser type, device type, and referring URL. This data is collected by our hosting provider (Cloudflare) for security and performance purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Authenticate your identity and provide access to the platform.
  • Display your recently viewed files and starred bookmarks.
  • Show your name and avatar alongside comments you post.
  • Analyze search trends to understand which study materials are most in demand.
  • Improve the overall user experience and platform features.
  • Respond to feedback and bug reports submitted by users.

3. Third-Party Services

DDU MATERIAL relies on the following third-party services:

  • Google OAuth: Used for secure authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to data processed during sign-in. Google Privacy Policy
  • Google Drive: All study materials (PDFs, notes, papers) are hosted on Google Drive. When you view or download a file, the request is routed through Google's servers.
  • Cloudflare: Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages and uses Cloudflare's CDN, DNS, and security services. Cloudflare Privacy Policy

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Cloudflare D1, a serverless database. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Authentication sessions are managed using secure, HTTP-only cookies. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your theme preference (light/dark mode). These cookies are necessary for the platform to function correctly. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.

6. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data stored on the platform.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing by logging out and discontinuing use.
  • Contact us with any privacy-related concerns.

7. Children's Privacy

DDU MATERIAL is designed for university students aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us through our Feedback page.