Privacy Policy - CSE UPSC Prep Platform

At IAS Prelims Platform, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name and email address for account creation
Authentication information (via Firebase Authentication)
Profile information you choose to provide

Usage Information

Exam attempts and performance data
Question access patterns (for security monitoring)
Platform usage statistics
Device information and browser type

Security Information

IP addresses for rate limiting and security monitoring
Question access logs (to prevent scraping)
Authentication attempts and patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our platform
To personalize your learning experience
To monitor and prevent security threats
To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse
To communicate with you about platform updates
To improve our platform and develop new features

3. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
Role-based access control for platform administration
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Rate limiting and anti-scraping measures

Note: While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

Account information: Until you request deletion
Usage data: Up to 2 years for analytics and improvement
Security logs: Up to 6 months for threat monitoring
Question access logs: Up to 1 year for anti-scraping enforcement

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to access your personal information
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to delete your information
Right to restrict processing of your information
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase: For authentication, database, and hosting services
Google Analytics: For platform usage analytics (anonymized data)
Payment Processors: For premium features (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

By using our platform, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.