Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how HappyChases Media Works (OPC) Private Limited (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website upscnotes.co (“Website” or “Service”).

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
• Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and any information you choose to provide.
• Comments: When you choose to post a comment on a notes page, the content of your comment and any information you share (such as a name or your Disqus profile) are collected and processed by our comment provider, Disqus. See Section 5.4.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

• Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Website.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See Section 5 for more details.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as analytics providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide Our Services: Deliver educational content and resources for UPSC Civil Services preparation.
• To Send Communications: Send newsletters, updates, study tips, and marketing communications (with your consent).
• To Improve Our Website: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and content quality.
• To Ensure Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet our legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data concerned and the context:

• Consent: You have given us consent to process your data (e.g., newsletter subscription).
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email marketing platforms like Sendy, hosting providers, analytics services, and comment platforms like Disqus).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your browser and remember certain information.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

5.3 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

For more information on Google’s privacy practices, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5.4 Disqus Comments

We use Disqus, a third-party commenting service provided by Disqus, Inc., to power the comments section on our notes pages. Comments are loaded only when you click to view them. Until you do so, Disqus sets no cookies and loads no scripts on your device.

If you choose to load or post comments, Disqus may collect and process:

• Your IP address, browser type, and device information.
• Your Disqus account profile information, if you are signed in to Disqus.
• The content of any comments you post, which are publicly visible.

This information is collected and processed by Disqus in accordance with its own privacy policy. We do not control Disqus’s data practices. For more information, or to manage how Disqus shares your data, please visit:

• Disqus Privacy Policy: https://help.disqus.com/en/articles/1717103-disqus-privacy-policy
• Disqus Data Sharing Settings: https://disqus.com/data-sharing-settings/

5.5 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Newsletter Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Log Data: Typically retained for up to 12 months.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at saina.bisht@happychases.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and similar competitive examinations, who are typically adults (UPSC candidates must be at least 21 years old), though younger students may also use our notes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

HappyChases Media Works (OPC) Private Limited

Address: HappyChases, Kursi Cowork, 3rd Floor, LK Logistics and Corporate Park, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492015, India

Email: saina.bisht@happychases.com

14. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and rules made thereunder, the Grievance Officer for the purpose of this Privacy Policy is:

Name: Saina Bisht Email: saina.bisht@happychases.com

Complaints will be addressed within 30 days of receipt.

By using UPSC Notes, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.