Privacy Policy — NIOS Unofficial
Last updated: 10-02-26
1. Overview
NIOS Unofficial is a student-run, open community platform created by students, for students.
We publish guides, explanations, resources, and study support related to NIOS exams and processes in simplified form.
We are not an official government or NIOS website. We do not claim any official authority. All content is educational and community-contributed.
This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information you provide voluntarily
We may collect information when you:
- Submit notes, files, or resources
- Contact us through forms or email
- Contribute content
- Send feedback or corrections
This may include:
- Name or username
- Email address
- Submitted documents or messages
We only collect what is necessary for communication and contribution handling.
b) Automatic technical data
Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Referring links
This is used for basic analytics, security, and performance monitoring.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Maintain and improve the website
- Review and publish community contributions
- Respond to queries
- Prevent spam or abuse
- Analyze site performance and usage
- Comply with platform and legal requirements
We do not sell personal data.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We may use:
- Basic cookies for site functionality
- Analytics tools
- Advertising network cookies (such as Ad networks, if enabled)
Cookies help measure traffic and improve usability.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
5. Advertising
We may display third-party advertisements (such as contextual ads) to support hosting and maintenance costs.
Ad providers may use cookies or similar technologies to show relevant ads based on general browsing behavior.
We do not control third-party ad data collection methods.
6. Community Contributions
This is an open student community. Users may submit:
- Notes
- PYQs
- TMAs
- Practical files
- Study guides
- Exam tips
By submitting content, you confirm:
- You have the right to share it
- It does not violate copyright or privacy
- It can be displayed publicly on the platform
We may edit or remove submissions if required.
7. Fair Use Notice
Some educational materials, references, or excerpts may be shared under fair use for:
- Study support
- Explanation
- Commentary
- Educational reference
If you are a copyright owner and believe content should be removed, contact us and we will review promptly.
8. Not Official NIOS
NIOS Unofficial:
- Is not affiliated with NIOS or any government body
- Does not represent itself as official
- Does not issue certificates, approvals, or results
Students must verify final information from official sources.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade personal information.
We may share limited data only when required:
- To comply with law
- To prevent abuse or fraud
- To protect site security
- With service providers (hosting, analytics, ads) strictly for operation purposes
10. Data Security
We use reasonable technical measures to protect data.
However, no internet transmission is fully secure. Users submit information at their own discretion.
11. External Links
Our site may link to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
12. Children’s Privacy
This platform is intended for students.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data from minors.
If any inappropriate data collection is identified, it will be removed.
13. Your Rights
You may request:
- Data removal
- Content removal
- Correction of submitted information
Contact us using the details below.
14. Contact
For privacy concerns, copyright issues, or data requests:
Email:
Site:
15. Policy Updates
We may update this policy when needed.
Changes will be reflected with a new “Last updated” date.
Continued use of the site means acceptance of the updated policy.