Privacy Policy – The Upsc Times
Effective Date: September 2025
At The Upsc Times ("we," "our," "us"), your trust is our most valuable asset. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in line with global standards (including GDPR and Indian data protection laws).
1. Who We Are
The Upsc Times is an independent news and analysis platform for UPSC aspirants, backed by Scorpyns Technologies Private Limited.
Website: https://theupsctimes.com
Parent Company: https://www.scorpyns.com
Contact Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
Name, email address, or contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit corrections, or contact us.
Non-Personal Information:
Browser type, device information, IP address, and anonymized analytics data.
Cookies & Tracking:
To improve user experience, we use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- • Deliver and personalize news articles and updates.
- • Improve site performance, usability, and content relevance.
- • Send newsletters, editorial updates, or promotional materials (with your consent).
- • Respond to user inquiries, corrections, or feedback.
- • Maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable laws.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your data. Limited sharing may occur with:
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and email delivery services.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or restructuring of Scorpyns Technologies.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Essential cookies: for basic site functionality.
- Analytical cookies: for traffic measurement (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies: (future use, if ads are introduced).
👉 You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. Non-essential data may be anonymized or deleted after 24 months.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- • Access the personal data we hold about you.
- • Request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing.
- • Withdraw consent for newsletters or marketing emails.
- • File complaints with a data protection authority.
Requests can be sent to [email protected].
8. Security
We implement industry-standard measures (encryption, access controls, monitoring) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and users are advised to exercise caution when sharing information online.
9. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Users should review external privacy policies before providing data.
10. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The "Effective Date" will be revised accordingly.
11. Contact Us
For any privacy-related concerns: