Information We Collect
UPSCPrepNotes collects minimal information necessary for platform operation and improvement. This includes anonymous usage data such as page views, browser type, device category, and general geographic location (at the country or city level).
We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by sending us an email or filling a contact form).
No sensitive personal information is knowingly collected, stored, or processed through this platform.
How We Use Information
Usage data is used exclusively for:
- Measuring traffic patterns and popular content to improve the platform
- Identifying technical issues such as broken pages or slow load times
- Understanding broad user demographics to guide content development
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
UPSCPrepNotes uses the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-Z58V360ESL) — collects anonymous browsing data for traffic analysis. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at policies.google.com.
- Umami Analytics — a privacy-focused analytics service that collects minimal usage data without cookies or personal identifiers.
- Groq AI — used to power the Ask AI feature. Conversations submitted through the AI interface are processed by Groq's API. We do not store the content of these conversations beyond the current session unless explicitly saved by the user. Review Groq's privacy policy for details on their data handling.
Cookies
UPSCPrepNotes uses limited first-party cookies to improve the platform experience. Here is what we set:
- _vid — a randomly generated visitor identifier that persists for one year. It allows us to recognise returning users across sessions and to provide continuity for features like the Ask AI chat history. No personal information is stored in this cookie.
- Google Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-Z58V360ESL) to distinguish unique visitors and track browsing sessions. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
You can configure your browser to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to browse the platform, though analytics data may be less accurate and your Ask AI chat history will reset on each visit.
Data Security
We implement standard security measures to protect any information collected through the platform. This includes HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request information about what data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking (via browser settings or Do Not Track headers)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed on our Contact page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
This policy was last updated on June 5, 2026.