Privacy Policy

UPSC + AI Guru keeps your study progress on your device.

Effective date: March 27, 2026

For UPSC + AI Guru, a free UPSC Civil Services Examination study companion app for Android published by QOL Apps. This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.

Information we collect

The app itself does not collect any personally identifiable information (name, email, phone number, etc.). All study data (bookmarks, quiz scores, topic progress) is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to any server.

Advertising (Google AdMob)

The app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use the following to serve relevant ads:

  • Advertising ID (Android Advertising ID)
  • Device information (model, OS version)
  • Approximate location (based on IP address)
  • App usage data

This data is collected and processed by Google, not by us. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy and Google AdMob's data practices for full details.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by adjusting your device settings: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation.

Data storage

The app stores the following data locally on your device:

  • Topics marked as completed
  • Quiz scores and history
  • Bookmarked questions and topics

This data never leaves your device and is not accessible by us.

Third-party services

The app uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

Children's privacy

The app is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Disclaimer

UPSC + AI Guru is a study companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Content in the app is meant to supplement preparation and should not be used as the sole source of study material. Always refer to official UPSC publications and authoritative textbooks.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.