Privacy Policy

Milestone is built with privacy in mind. We aim to minimize the amount of personal data processed wherever possible.

We believe that preparing for major examinations and formal assessments should not require surrendering personal information. This platform operates on a minimal-data, local-first principle: we collect only what is necessary, store preferences and progress directly on your device wherever possible, and maintain transparency about any data that is handled through trusted external services where necessary. You can study on Milestone without creating an account.

Currently, Milestone does not require user accounts. We do not intentionally collect personal identifiers such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address during normal platform use.

Technical information is automatically processed when you access the platform. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and standard web server logs. This data is used for security, performance monitoring, and understanding general usage patterns.

If you choose to contact us via email or use future contact forms, any information you voluntarily provide will be handled in accordance with this policy.

To provide a seamless experience without requiring accounts, Milestone uses your browser's local storage (localStorage) to remember your preferences and progress.

Information stored in your browser's local storage remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. This includes your selected theme, font size preferences, and study progress through chapters and revision materials. This local-first approach means your learning experience stays private by design.

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings. Doing so will reset your preferences and local progress tracking.

Milestone and our third-party service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to support platform functionality, analytics, and advertising.

Analytics cookies help us understand how the platform is used so we can improve the learning experience. Third-party advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver and measure advertisements.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

We use analytics tools configured to minimize unnecessary data collection. This helps us identify popular content, optimize performance, and improve the overall learning experience.

Where reasonably possible, we configure analytics to avoid tracking individual users across sessions. Our goal is to understand aggregate patterns, not monitor individual behavior.

To keep Milestone free and sustainable, we display advertising through trusted third-party networks. Third-party advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver and measure advertisements.

We select advertising partners who commit to respectful practices and avoid intrusive ad formats. However, these third parties operate under their own privacy policies and data practices.

We do not share your personal information directly with advertisers.

Milestone relies on third-party providers for hosting, analytics, advertising, and payment processing. These services operate under their own privacy policies and may process data according to their own practices.

We carefully select providers who demonstrate commitment to data protection. However, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

If you choose to support Milestone through voluntary donations, your payment is processed entirely by secure third-party payment providers such as PayPal or Ko-fi.

We never see, store, or process your financial information. We receive only confirmation of your contribution so we can acknowledge it appropriately.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect any data processed through the platform. This includes using secure hosting, encryption where appropriate, and regular security reviews.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. We encourage users to maintain good security practices on their own devices and connections.

Technical logs and analytics data are retained only as long as necessary for operational and analytical purposes. We regularly review and purge older data that is no longer needed.

Data stored locally on your device remains there until you choose to clear it through your browser settings.

Milestone is designed for general educational use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our platform without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.

Milestone may be accessed internationally. By using the platform, you understand that information may be processed in jurisdictions where our infrastructure or service providers operate.

As Milestone evolves, additional features such as accounts, personalization, progress synchronization, cross-device syncing, or newsletters may be introduced.

Any such features will be entirely optional — the core platform will remain accessible without an account. If new data-processing features are introduced, this privacy policy will be updated accordingly, and existing users will be informed. We are committed to maintaining our minimal-data, local-first philosophy as the platform grows.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information about you.

Since we minimize data collection and store most information locally on your device, you maintain significant control over your own data. You can clear local storage at any time through your browser settings.

For questions about data practices or to exercise your rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be reflected through the 'Last Updated' date shown on this page and through appropriate communication channels.

We encourage you to review this policy occasionally to stay informed about how we handle your data.