Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

Welcome to Gurunath IAS Academy. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. About Us

Gurunath IAS Academy is a private educational institution that provides online coaching, study materials, mock tests, current affairs, and learning resources for competitive examinations.

Disclaimer: Gurunath IAS Academy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or representing any Government department, agency, ministry, commission, or entity. The application is intended solely for educational and exam preparation purposes.

Official Government Sources:

TNPSC: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in

SSC: https://ssc.gov.in

UPSC: https://upsc.gov.in

Tamil Nadu Government: https://tn.gov.in

Users should always verify official notifications, recruitment details, examination schedules, syllabus, and results from the respective government websites.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our application, we may collect:

Name

Email address

Mobile number

Profile information

Course enrollments

Mock test scores

Learning progress

Device information

App usage information

Crash reports and diagnostics (if enabled)

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless required for providing our educational services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your account

Provide online courses and study materials

Conduct mock tests

Track learning progress

Improve our educational services

Respond to support requests

Send important notifications regarding your account or enrolled courses

4. Permissions

The application may request permissions such as:

Internet access

Storage access (for downloading study materials)

Notifications (to remind users about classes, tests, and announcements)

Permissions are requested only when necessary for application functionality.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information may be shared only:

With trusted service providers assisting in operating the application

When required by applicable law

To protect our legal rights

Permissions are requested only when necessary for application functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet-based system is completely secure.

7. Third-Party Services

Our application may use trusted third-party services, including:

Google Play Services

Firebase Analytics

Firebase Cloud Messaging

Google Crash Reporting (if enabled)

These services have their own privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for students and learners. Users under the age required by applicable law should use the application under parental or guardian supervision where necessary.

9. Government Information Disclaimer

The educational content provided through this application is prepared for learning purposes.

Any information regarding:

Government examinations

Recruitment notifications

Syllabus

Eligibility

Results

Examination schedules

is collected from publicly available sources.

Users must verify the latest official information directly from the respective Government websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with the revised Effective Date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our official website or the contact details provided within the application.