1. Introduction
Welcome to Ujiyari ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website ujiyari.com — a free educational current affairs platform for UPSC and State PCS aspirants.
This Privacy Policy describes what information is collected when you use our website, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information. By using Ujiyari.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Do Not Provide
Ujiyari does not require registration, login, or any form of personal information to access our content. You can read all articles, editorials, vocab entries, and key terms without providing your name, email, or any other data.
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit Ujiyari.com, the following is collected automatically by our analytics and advertising partners:
| Data Type | What Is Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Log data | IP address (anonymised), browser type, operating system | Security and diagnostics |
| Usage data | Pages visited, time spent, referring URL, links clicked | Improve content and navigation |
| Device data | Screen size, device type (mobile/desktop) | Responsive design optimisation |
| Cookie data | Session identifiers, ad preferences | Analytics and advertising |
2.3 Local Storage (Visit Counter)
Our site uses your browser's localStorage (not cookies) to display a personal visit counter in the footer. This data exists only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information collected to:
- Understand which topics and articles are most useful to students
- Improve our content quality and site structure
- Display relevant advertisements to keep the site free
- Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to any third party.
4. Third-Party Services
Ujiyari uses the following third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:
4.1 Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. GA4 collects anonymised behavioural data — no personally identifiable information is shared with us.
- What Google collects: Pages viewed, session duration, geographic region, device type
- Opt out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google's policy: policies.google.com/privacy
4.2 Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense to fund the free operation of this website. AdSense may use cookies to personalise ads based on your browsing history.
- What AdSense does: Serves contextual and interest-based ads
- Opt out of personalised ads: Google Ads Settings
- Publisher ID:
ca-pub-9707179008545368
5. Cookies
| Cookie Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Track visits and page views | 2 years |
| Advertising | Google AdSense | Display relevant ads | 13 months |
| Functional | Ujiyari (localStorage) | Personal visit counter | Local only |
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling advertising cookies will not remove ads — it will show non-personalised ads instead.
6. Children's Privacy
Ujiyari.com is designed for students aged 16 and above preparing for competitive examinations. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has used our site, please contact us at admin@ujiyari.com.
7. Data Security
- We do not maintain a user database — no passwords, emails, or personal profiles are stored
- Our hosting uses industry-standard HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Analytics and advertising data is processed entirely by Google on their secure infrastructure
- We cannot access or retrieve your individual browsing data from Google's systems
8. External Links
Our articles link to external sources including The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, GKToday, and government websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any external website.
9. Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal data directly, most data requests should be directed to Google at myaccount.google.com where you can manage and delete your Google activity. For any other queries, contact us directly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of Ujiyari.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:
- Website: ujiyari.com
- Email: admin@ujiyari.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related queries within 7 business days.