Privacy Policy

1. About This App

ShikshaJyothi is a daily quiz application designed for UPSC and competitive exam preparation. It provides daily quizzes across categories including Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economics, and Static GK in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you register and use the app:

• Name — used to display your identity on the leaderboard
• Phone number — used for OTP-based login verification
• Email address — used as an optional account identifier
• Quiz results — scores, time taken, and answers for leaderboard and review features
• Device/browser data — standard server logs (IP address, browser type) for security and debugging

3. How We Use Your Information

• Sending OTP SMS for login verification
• Displaying your name and score on the leaderboard
• Allowing you to review your past quiz answers
• Improving app performance and fixing bugs

4. Data Storage

Your quiz results and preferences are stored in your browser's localStorage on your device. Account data (name, phone, email) is stored securely on our servers.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties, except as required by law or for the SMS OTP delivery service (Fast2SMS).

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Fast2SMS — for sending OTP SMS messages to verify your phone number
• Groq AI — for generating quiz questions (no personal data is sent to Groq)
• Google Fonts — for typography (standard web font loading)

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Opt out of leaderboard participation

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Data Security

Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt. Authentication tokens are signed using JWT. All data is transmitted over HTTPS. We take reasonable precautions to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

ShikshaJyothi is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: