1. Introduction
PadhaiPath ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at boardexams.in, is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our educational services. This policy applies to all users, including students, teachers, and parents who access our platform.
PadhaiPath is an educational platform created by Yogesh Kumar, a Lecturer in Rajasthan with over 20 years of teaching experience. Our mission is to provide free, high-quality educational content for NCERT Classes 6 to 10 in both Hindi and English medium.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you choose to sign in using Google Authentication (Firebase Auth), we collect:
- Display Name: Your Google account display name
- Email Address: Your Google account email
- Profile Photo URL: Your Google account profile picture
- Class and Medium Preference: Your selected class (6-10) and medium (Hindi/English)
Note: Sign-in is entirely optional. All educational content — including questions, study materials, practice tests, and flashcards — is accessible without creating an account or signing in.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on each page, buttons clicked, and features used
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
- Score Data: Test scores, practice results, and performance analytics (stored locally in your browser unless you choose to save them to your account)
- IP Address: Collected by our analytics and advertising partners for geographic and security purposes
- Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences and enhance your experience
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our educational services
- To save and display your test scores, progress reports, and performance analytics
- To display your ranking on class-wise and medium-wise leaderboards
- To personalize your learning experience with smart recommendations
- To improve our platform, content quality, and user experience
- To communicate important updates about our services
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
4. Google Firebase & Authentication
We use Google Firebase for authentication and data storage. When you sign in with Google, Firebase processes your authentication securely. Firebase is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We do not store your Google password. Authentication tokens are managed securely by Firebase and expire automatically. You can revoke access at any time through your Google Account settings.
5. Google Analytics & AdSense
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how users interact with our platform. This service collects anonymized usage data to help us improve our content and features. We also use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies we use include: essential cookies for site functionality, preference cookies to remember your settings (class, medium, font size), analytics cookies via Google Analytics, and advertising cookies via Google AdSense. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of the platform.
7. Data Retention
Guest data (stored in browser local storage) persists until you clear your browser data. Account data (for signed-in users) is retained as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account data by contacting us at contact@boardexams.in. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
PadhaiPath is designed for students in Classes 6 to 10, which may include children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. Sign-in via Google requires a Google account, which has its own age requirements. All educational content is accessible without signing in, ensuring children can use the platform safely. Parents and guardians can contact us at contact@boardexams.in to review, delete, or restrict the collection of their child's data.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS. Firebase data is protected by Google's security infrastructure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates the following third-party services: Google Firebase (authentication and data storage), Google Analytics 4 (usage analytics), Google AdSense (advertising), and our hosting provider MilesWeb. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing data collection and usage.
11. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to the use of your data for marketing purposes
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: contact@boardexams.in
- Website: boardexams.in
- Administrator: Yogesh Kumar, Lecturer, Rajasthan, India