Last updated: January 25, 2025
UPSC Academy ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform and services.
By using UPSC Academy, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including:
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
If we merge with, are acquired by, or sell assets to another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
You can access and update your account information at any time through your account settings.
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
You can request deletion of your account and personal information. Some information may be retained as required by law.
You can opt-out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or updating your communication preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of analytics tracking.
You can correct inaccurate personal information by contacting us or updating your profile.
Our services are intended for users who are at least 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt.
Your study progress, test scores, and completion status are stored to provide personalized insights. This data is used solely for your benefit and to improve our educational algorithms.
When you refer others, we collect their email addresses and track referral activities. Referred users are informed about the referral source.
Your written answers may be analyzed to provide feedback and improve our evaluation algorithms. These answers are stored securely and not shared publicly unless you choose to share them.
By using UPSC Academy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.