www.ParikshaChakra.com

1 Information We Collect

When you use ParikshaChakra, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password (securely managed via Firebase Authentication) when you sign up.
• Usage Data: Quiz scores, points earned, leaderboard rank, study progress and pages visited.
• Device Information: Browser type, device type and IP address for security and analytics purposes.
• Redemption Details: Amazon account email and mobile number, only when you voluntarily submit a reward redemption request.

2 How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide, operate and maintain our study materials, quizzes, typing practice and tools.
• Track your quiz performance, reward points and leaderboard ranking.
• Process reward redemption requests and send Amazon Gift Cards to eligible users.
• Improve our website, content quality and user experience based on usage patterns.
• Communicate with you regarding account updates, important notices or responses to your queries.
• Detect, prevent and address technical issues, fraud or misuse of the platform.

3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

ParikshaChakra may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your login session so you don't have to sign in repeatedly.
• Understand how visitors use our website through analytics tools.
• Display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect certain features of the website, such as staying logged in.

4 Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g. Firebase, Google Apps Script) that help us operate the platform, under appropriate confidentiality arrangements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property or safety of ParikshaChakra, our users or the public.

5 Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. This includes:

• Using Firebase Authentication for secure account management and password handling.
• Encrypting data transmission between your browser and our servers (HTTPS).
• Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6 Third-Party Services

ParikshaChakra uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Firebase (Google): Used for user authentication and database services.
• Google Apps Script: Used as a backend API for points, leaderboard and redemption data.
• Google Fonts & Font Awesome: Used for typography and icons, loaded from their respective CDNs.
• Advertisements: We may display ads from third-party ad networks which may use their own cookies and tracking technologies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on how they handle your data.

7 Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view your profile information, points and history anytime from your Profile page.
• Correction: You can update your name and other profile details through your account settings.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
• Opt-out: You may stop using our services at any time by simply not logging in.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out via our Contact Us page.

8 Children's Privacy

ParikshaChakra is designed for students preparing for competitive examinations, which may include users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect more information than necessary from minors, and we encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:

• Email: support@parikshachakra.com
• Contact Form: Visit our Contact Us page.