Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how YJ Notes collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our educational portal, quizzes, notes, PDFs, mock tests, and related learning features.
About YJ Notes
YJ Notes (yjnotes.com) is an educational study portal for students preparing for Rajasthan and India-level competitive examinations. We provide notes, quizzes, PDF study materials, mock tests, mind maps, current affairs, exam updates, and other learning resources.
YJ Notes is operated as an educational initiative with the mission of providing organized and high-quality learning content for students. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.
Information We Collect
We may collect information depending on how you interact with YJ Notes.
| Type of Data | What We May Collect | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Account Info | Name, username, email, encrypted password | To create and manage student accounts |
| Quiz Data | Answers submitted, score, time taken, attempt history | To show results, progress, points, and ranks |
| Bookmarks | Saved notes, posts, subjects, or topics | To maintain your personal learning list |
| Points & Rank | Points earned, leaderboard rank, activity score | For gamified learning and leaderboard features |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, PDF downloads, note views, referral source | For analytics and improving educational content |
| Device Info | Browser type, device type, operating system, IP address | For security, performance, and troubleshooting |
How We Use Your Data
The information collected on YJ Notes is used to improve your learning experience and maintain website security.
- To create and manage your student account
- To save quiz results, mock test history, and score progress
- To maintain bookmarks, downloads, and personal learning activity
- To calculate points and display leaderboard rankings
- To improve website speed, design, navigation, and content quality
- To understand which subjects and topics are most useful for students
- To send important exam updates or announcements if you subscribe
- To detect and prevent spam, fake accounts, cheating, misuse, or security threats
Student Account & Login
YJ Notes may offer a student registration and login system for quizzes, bookmarks, leaderboard, dashboards, mock tests, and future premium features.
- Your password is stored in encrypted/hashed form through WordPress security systems
- Your account data may include name, email, bookmarks, quiz history, points, and ranks
- You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential
- You should not share your account with others
- You may request account deletion by contacting us
- Accounts involved in spam, cheating, fake activity, or policy violations may be restricted
Quiz Data & Points System
Our quiz, mock test, and gamified learning systems may track your activity to provide results, performance analysis, and rankings.
| Activity | Data Stored | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz Attempt | Quiz ID, score, answers, timestamp | To show results and learning progress |
| Mock Test | Marks, accuracy, time taken, attempt history | For exam-style performance tracking |
| Correct Answers | Number of correct/incorrect answers | To calculate score and improvement |
| Leaderboard | Display name, points, rank | For public ranking and motivation |
Your display name and points may be publicly visible on the leaderboard. If you do not want your name shown publicly, you may contact us to request removal from the leaderboard.
PDFs, Bookmarks & Learning Activity
YJ Notes may store certain learning activity to improve student experience.
- Posts, notes, or topics you bookmark
- PDFs and study materials you download
- Subjects, exams, or topics you frequently visit
- Quiz categories and mock tests you attempt
- Learning activity used for future personalized dashboards or recommendations
Cookies & Local Storage
YJ Notes uses cookies and browser local storage to improve functionality and user experience.
- Login Cookies: Keep users logged into student accounts securely
- Preference Cookies: Remember sidebar state, subject choices, or layout preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic and content performance
- Ad Cookies: May be used by Google AdSense or advertising partners
- Security Cookies: Help detect suspicious activity and protect the platform
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features like login, bookmarks, quiz saving, and personalized preferences may not work properly.
Google AdSense & Advertisements
YJ Notes may display advertisements through Google AdSense or other trusted advertising partners to support the cost of running this educational portal.
- Google and third-party vendors may use cookies to serve relevant ads
- Ads may be personalized based on visits to this and other websites
- Users can manage personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings
- We do not control the exact advertisements displayed by third-party ad networks
- Ad revenue helps keep YJ Notes free and accessible for students
Google Analytics & Search Console
We may use Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and similar tools to understand website traffic, SEO performance, and content usefulness.
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Approximate location such as city/state level
- Device type, browser type, and operating system
- Traffic source such as Google Search, social media, or direct visit
- Search performance, indexing issues, and page errors
This data is generally collected in aggregated form and helps us improve YJ Notes for students.
Donations, UPI Payments & Future Premium Services
YJ Notes may accept voluntary donations and may introduce premium services such as paid PDFs, subscriptions, test series, premium mock tests, or memberships in the future.
- UPI donations are processed through external payment apps
- We do not store UPI PIN, OTP, card PIN, banking password, or full financial credentials
- Payment gateways, if used in future, will process payments under their own privacy policies
- Basic payment confirmation data may be stored for records, access management, and support
- Refund terms, if applicable, will be mentioned separately on paid service pages
Third-Party Links & Social Media
YJ Notes may contain links to external websites, tools, and social platforms.
- Official government exam portals
- YouTube educational videos
- Telegram or WhatsApp study communities
- External PDFs, documents, or reference sources
- Instagram or other social media pages
Once you leave YJ Notes, the privacy policy and terms of the external platform will apply. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices, content, safety, or availability.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and website activity.
- Website access may be protected using HTTPS/SSL
- Passwords are stored in encrypted/hashed form, not plain text
- Admin access is protected through login controls
- Backups and security tools may be used to prevent data loss
- Suspicious activity may be monitored to protect the website
No online platform can guarantee absolute security. If a serious data incident occurs, we will take reasonable steps to investigate, fix, and notify affected users where required.
Children’s Privacy
YJ Notes may be used by school students and young learners preparing for academic or competitive exams.
- We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information from children under 13
- Students under 18 should use the platform with parental or guardian awareness
- Parents or guardians may request deletion of a minor’s account or data
- We aim to keep educational content safe and student-friendly
Your Rights
As a user of YJ Notes, you may request the following regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request details of personal data we store about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of wrong account information
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Right to Opt-Out: Manage personalized advertising through Google settings
- Leaderboard Removal: Request removal of your public display name from leaderboard features
- Communication Preferences: Unsubscribe from non-essential updates where available
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the contact section.
📬 Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data requests, account deletion, leaderboard opt-out, or any concern about your personal information — please contact us.
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