Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2026

PySpark.in ("we", "us", "our") operates the website https://pyspark.in (the "Service"), a free platform offering Data Engineering, Apache Spark, SQL, Python and AI tutorials, coding challenges, an online compiler, blogs and certifications. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Service you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account information. When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address and profile photo to create and personalise your account (progress, XP, streaks, certificates).
Usage data. Pages visited, challenges attempted, code you run and submit, and general interaction data used to operate leaderboards, track progress and improve the Service.
Device & log data. IP address, browser type, device information and timestamps, collected automatically by our servers and analytics for security and reliability.
Cookies & similar technologies. See the Cookies section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain and personalise the Service (your dashboard, progress, certificates).
To operate features such as leaderboards, streaks, email reminders and notifications.
To display advertising and measure its performance.
To secure the Service, prevent abuse and rate-limit misuse.
To communicate updates you have opted into (e.g. new-challenge alerts) — you can unsubscribe anytime.

3. Cookies and Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences and understand usage.

Google AdSense. We use Google AdSense to show ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Service and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at www.aboutads.info/choices.
For more on how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see Google's policy.

4. Third-Party Services

Google (Sign-In, Analytics, AdSense) — authentication, analytics and advertising.
Razorpay — to process payments for optional paid features (e.g. reference-solution unlocks). Payment card details are handled by Razorpay and are never stored on our servers.
Email delivery — to send transactional and opt-in emails.

These providers process data under their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain account and progress data while your account is active. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Access, update or request deletion of your account data by contacting us.
Opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link or by replying "unsubscribe".
Control cookies through your browser settings and the ad-choices links above.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for users aged 16 and older and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. International Users

Our servers are operated from India. By using the Service you consent to processing of your information in accordance with this policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Reach us via our Contact page or email pysparkteam@gmail.com.