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Data & Security

Privacy Policy

At upscools, transparency is as important as accuracy. This policy outlines exactly how we handle, protect, and respect your data while you prepare for the UPSC civil services examination.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect data that helps us provide a frictionless educational experience. This includes:

  • Voluntary Information: Data you provide when contacting us, such as your name and email address via our "Get in Touch" form.
  • Automated Analytics: Standard usage data (like IP addresses, browser types, and interaction metrics) collected through Google Analytics to understand how aspirants use our platform and to improve our UI/UX.

2. How We Use Your Data

We strictly use your information to operate and improve the upscools platform. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Respond directly to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
  • Analyze site traffic to ensure our servers scale efficiently during peak exam seasons.
  • Identify which PYQ clusters and study topics are most valuable to our users.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our platform uses minimal cookies. We utilize Google Analytics (gtag.js) to monitor web traffic and performance. These cookies are non-intrusive and do not track your activity across other, unrelated websites. You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings without losing access to our free mock tests or question banks.

4. Data Sharing and Protection

We do not sell your personal data. We are an educational platform, not a data broker. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers (like our hosting and analytics platforms) strictly necessary for maintaining our infrastructure. All data is protected using industry-standard encryption and security protocols.

5. External Links

To provide authentic evidence, our explanations frequently link to external sources (such as NCERTs, government archives, or Britannica). We do not control the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their specific privacy policies when navigating away from our domain.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our tech stack or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised "Last Updated" date.