Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 October 2026

This policy is provided on an informational basis. It has been reviewed for general completeness but has not been reviewed by legal counsel specific to our operations. Users with specific concerns should consult their own legal advisors.

1. Who we are

This Privacy Policy applies to pyqanalysis.com (the "Site"), an independent publisher based in India ("we", "us", "our").

For purposes of applicable data protection law:

  • Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), we act as the Data Fiduciary for personal data we process.
  • Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we act as the Controller of personal data we process from users in the European Economic Area.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to personal data we collect through the Site. It does not apply to: (a) third-party websites linked from the Site, including the websites of exam bodies and boards; (b) content or practices of our advertising partners; (c) content you voluntarily share on third-party platforms.

3. Data we collect

The Site has no accounts, no sign-up forms and no comments. We collect the minimum data necessary to operate it.

3.1 Collected automatically

  • IP address (anonymized in analytics)
  • Browser type, version and operating system
  • Device type and screen resolution
  • Pages visited, time on page and referrer
  • Approximate geographic region (country or state level only)

3.2 Collected through cookies and similar technologies

See our Cookie Policy for full details.

3.3 Collected if you contact us

  • Your name, email address and the content of your message
  • Please do not send sensitive personal data by email; we disclaim liability for any sensitive data voluntarily transmitted

4. Lawful bases for processing

  • Legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) and legitimate uses under the DPDPA: for Site operation, analytics, security and fraud prevention
  • Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a), DPDPA section 6): for non-essential cookies, including advertising cookies
  • Legal obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)): for records we are required to retain under Indian law

5. How we use personal data

  • To operate and maintain the Site
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve content
  • To serve advertising through Google AdSense and, where applicable, affiliate partners
  • To respond to inquiries you send us
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our legal rights and defend against claims

6. Third-party services we use

6.1 Google services

Some of these services may not be active at all times.

  • Google Analytics 4: usage analytics. Privacy Policy
  • Google AdSense: advertising. Privacy Policy. Google and its partners use cookies and device identifiers to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google Ad Settings.
  • Google Search Console: search performance (no personal data is shared with us directly)

6.2 Hosting and delivery

  • Cloudflare: hosting, content delivery, database and security. Cloudflare processes request data, including IP addresses, to deliver and protect the Site. Privacy Policy

6.3 Affiliate networks (where applicable)

On pages where we display affiliate links, clicks may result in cookies being set by the affiliate network to attribute conversions. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

7. Data transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States (for Google services and Cloudflare). These transfers rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission (for EEA transfers)
  • DPDPA-compliant cross-border frameworks (for India-originated data, where required)

8. Data retention

  • Analytics data: anonymized and aggregated indefinitely; individual-level data deleted after 14 months
  • Email correspondence: retained for up to 3 years from the last interaction, unless required longer by law
  • Advertising cookies: per Google's defined retention (see Google's Privacy Policy)

9. Your rights

Under the DPDPA 2023 (India residents)

  • Right to obtain information about the processing of your personal data
  • Right to correction, completion, update or erasure of personal data
  • Right to grievance redressal
  • Right to nominate another person to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity

Under the GDPR (EEA residents)

  • Right of access, rectification and erasure
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

How to exercise these rights

Write to privacy@pyqanalysis.com with a clear description of your request and reasonable proof of identity. We will respond within 30 days where applicable law requires, or as soon as reasonably practical.

We may decline requests that are manifestly unfounded or excessive, or where exemptions apply under law (including retention obligations, legal proceedings, or where identity cannot reasonably be confirmed).

10. Children and students

The Site publishes study material that school students use. It has no accounts, sign-up forms or comments, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. Under the DPDPA, processing the personal data of a person under 18 requires verifiable consent from a parent or guardian. Students under 18 should use the Site with the knowledge of a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

11. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Where technically feasible, we honor the Global Privacy Control browser signal as an opt-out request for the sale or sharing of personal data (as those terms are defined under applicable US state law).

12. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We disclaim liability for breaches that occur despite reasonable security measures, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Grievance Officer

Questions, concerns or complaints regarding this Policy or our data practices can be directed to our Grievance Officer:

The Grievance Officer, pyqanalysis.com
grievance@pyqanalysis.com
Response time: within 30 days of receipt

15. Governing law

This Policy is governed by the laws of India. Disputes arising under this Policy are subject to arbitration in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, per the dispute resolution terms in our Terms of Service.