📋 1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information to provide and improve our services:
| Category | Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Info | Name, mobile number, email address | Registration, login, profile management |
| Educational Info | Selected standard, medium, subjects | Personalise content feed |
| Payment Info | Transaction ID, subscription status | Verify and confirm purchases |
| Device Info | Device model, OS version, FCM token | Push notifications, crash reporting |
| Usage Data | Screens visited, content accessed, session duration | Analytics and app improvement |
| Log Data | IP address, timestamps, error logs | Debugging, security monitoring |
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as Aadhaar numbers, financial account credentials, health data, or precise real-time location.
🎯 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your student account
- To deliver study materials (PDFs, videos, audio) relevant to your chosen standard and subjects
- To process and confirm subscription payments
- To send push notifications for new content, announcements, and reminders
- To monitor and improve app performance and user experience
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorised activity
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not use your data to serve third-party advertisements or build advertising profiles.
🔗 3. Third-Party Services
SR Studies integrates the following third-party services, each governed by its own privacy policy:
| Service | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Analytics | Google LLC | App usage analytics and crash reporting |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) | Google LLC | Push notifications |
| Google Play In-App Updates | Google LLC | Delivering app updates |
These services may independently collect anonymised or aggregated data as described in Google’s Privacy Policy. We do not control the data practices of these third parties.
🔒 4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secured servers. We implement industry-standard safeguards including:
- HTTPS / TLS encryption for all data transmitted between the app and our servers
- Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only
- Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
Data is retained for as long as your account is active or as required to provide services. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 7).
👦 5. Children’s Privacy
SR Studies is designed for students and may be used by children under the age of 13 with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at the address in Section 9 and we will delete that information promptly.
📱 6. App Permissions
SR Studies requests the following device permissions:
| Permission | Reason |
|---|---|
| Internet | Stream content and communicate with servers |
| Read / Write External Storage | Save and open downloaded PDF files (Android 9 and below) |
| Post Notifications | Display push notifications (Android 13+) |
| Foreground Service | Continue audio playback when the app is in the background |
| Receive Boot Completed | Restart background tasks after device reboot |
No permission is used for purposes beyond what is listed above.
✅ 7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information via the Account Settings screen in the app.
- Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us (see Section 9).
- Withdraw Consent: Disable notifications at any time from the app settings or your device notification settings.
- Portability: Request an export of your data in a commonly used format.
We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.
🔄 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and notify you via a push notification or an in-app message.
Continued use of SR Studies after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
📩 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: techvantsoftware@gmail.com
App Package: com.srstudies
Platform: Google Play Store
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.