Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for zinterly.com, your trusted platform for UPSC preparation. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while providing a valuable educational service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in forums. This includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website. This includes:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Time zone setting

  • Browser plug-in types and versions

  • Operating system and platform

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our site and hold certain information.

#### Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.

#### Google Analytics and AdSense

  • We use Google Analytics 4 for tracking and Google AdSense for advertising. These services may place cookies on your device to serve ads based on your interests.

  • To manage your ad preferences, visit [Google Ad Settings](https://adssettings.google.com).

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our service

  • To notify you about changes to our service

  • To allow you to participate in interactive features

  • To provide customer support

  • To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our service

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

Third-Party Advertising and Opt-Out

  • We partner with third-party advertising networks such as Google AdSense. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting the [NAI Consumer Opt-Out Page](https://optout.networkadvertising.org/).

User Rights

GDPR/UK User Rights

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.

CCPA/CPRA Rights

For California residents, your rights include:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal data collected about you.

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested or as required by law.

Security

We employ robust encryption protocols such as TLS 1.3 to protect your information.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data to countries outside the EU/EEA. When doing so, we ensure an adequate level of protection.

Children’s Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

Do Not Track Signals

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and Global Privacy Control (GPC) settings in your browser.

Contact Information

For any data protection requests or inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the site after any modifications will constitute acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated policy.