> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.upscyatra.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# UPSCYatra Privacy Policy & Terms of Use — Overview

> UPSCYatra's privacy and terms overview — what data we collect, how it is used, your rights, and the terms governing your use of the platform.

Your trust matters. UPSCYatra is a focused, founder-led platform, and we handle your data with the same care we'd want applied to our own. This page gives you a concise, plain-language overview of our privacy practices and the terms that govern your use of UPSCYatra. For the full legal text, visit [upscyatra.in/privacy](https://upscyatra.in/privacy) and [upscyatra.in/terms](https://upscyatra.in/terms).

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## Data We Collect

We collect only what we need to provide you with a working, personalised service. Here's a clear breakdown:

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  <Card title="Account Information" icon="user" href="/help/faq">
    **What**: Your email address and name

    **Why**: To create and manage your account, enable login, and personalise your experience on the platform. We do not ask for information we do not need.
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  <Card title="Usage Data" icon="chart-bar" href="/help/faq">
    **What**: Pages you visit, questions you practise, features you use

    **Why**: To understand how UPSCYatra is being used and to improve the product. For example, if a large number of users consistently stop partway through a particular feature, we investigate why. This data is used internally — it is never sold.
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  <Card title="Payment Data" icon="credit-card" href="/help/refund-policy">
    **What**: Payment processing is handled entirely by third-party payment gateways

    **Why**: UPSCYatra **does not store your card number, CVV, or any sensitive payment credentials** on its servers. When you pay, the transaction is processed by a secure payment gateway. We receive a confirmation of success or failure — not your card details.
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## How We Use Your Data

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  UPSCYatra uses your data to serve you — not to monetise you. Here is precisely how your data is used:
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| Purpose                       | Details                                                                              |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Provide the service**       | Your account data enables login, plan access, and personalised features              |
| **Improve the product**       | Usage data helps us identify what's working and what needs improvement               |
| **Order confirmations**       | Your email receives payment confirmations and PDF download links for Shop purchases  |
| **Not sold to third parties** | Your data is never sold, rented, or shared with advertisers or third-party marketers |

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## Terms of Use — Key Points

The following are the most important terms governing your use of UPSCYatra. Read the [full terms at upscyatra.in/terms](https://upscyatra.in/terms) for complete detail.

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  <Accordion title="Personal Study Use Only" icon="book">
    All content on UPSCYatra — including PYQs, current affairs compilations, topic summaries, and answer writing materials — is made available for **your personal study use only**.

    You may not copy, reproduce, redistribute, publish, or use UPSCYatra content for any commercial purpose. This includes but is not limited to: selling compiled notes, republishing current affairs summaries on other platforms, or including UPSCYatra content in coaching materials.
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  <Accordion title="Topper Answer Copies" icon="pen-nib">
    UPSCYatra curates topper answer copies for easy access as a study reference. These answer copies **belong to the respective coaching institutions and toppers** who produced them. UPSCYatra's role is curation and accessibility — not ownership.

    If you are a coaching institution or a topper with a concern about content attributed to you, please contact [hey@upscyatra.in](mailto:hey@upscyatra.in).
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  <Accordion title="No Redistribution or Commercial Use" icon="ban">
    Redistribution of UPSCYatra content — whether free or paid — is strictly prohibited. This includes sharing downloaded PDFs with non-purchasers, reproducing question banks on other platforms, or using platform content in a way that substitutes for a legitimate UPSCYatra purchase.

    Violations may result in account suspension.
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  <Accordion title="Independent Platform — No UPSC Affiliation" icon="building-columns">
    UPSCYatra is a completely independent preparation platform. We have no affiliation with, endorsement from, or official relationship with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) or any government body.

    All references to UPSC, the Civil Services Examination, or related terms are used in a descriptive, educational context only.
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## Your Rights

You have the right to:

* **Access** the personal data UPSCYatra holds about you
* **Correct** inaccurate account information
* **Request deletion** of your account and associated data

To exercise any of these rights, email [hey@upscyatra.in](mailto:hey@upscyatra.in) with the subject line **"Data Request"** and we will respond within 5 business days.

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## Contact for Privacy or Terms Questions

<Card title="Privacy & Terms Queries" icon="envelope" href="/help/faq">
  Email **[hey@upscyatra.in](mailto:hey@upscyatra.in)** for any question related to your data, our privacy practices, or the terms of use. We respond within 2 business days.
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<Note>
  This page is a plain-language summary and does not constitute the full legal text. For the complete Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, visit:

  * [upscyatra.in/privacy](https://upscyatra.in/privacy)
  * [upscyatra.in/terms](https://upscyatra.in/terms)
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