Mobile App Privacy Policy & Data Safety
Official Privacy Policy and Data Safety disclosures for the Competition Prepare Android application published on the Google Play Store.
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1. Overview & Applicability
This Privacy Policy & Data Safety statement specifically governs the Competition Prepare Android application (the “App”), developed and published by Competition Prepare (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible via the Google Play Store and our official website at https://competitionprepare.com.
We are dedicated to safeguarding student privacy. This document outlines how our mobile application handles user data, permissions, device diagnostics, third-party libraries, and user deletion rights in strict compliance with the Google Play Developer Policy and applicable data protection legislation.
2. Android App Permissions & Justification
In accordance with Google Play minimum privilege principles, our App requests only the strictly necessary runtime and manifest permissions required to deliver educational functionality:
| Permission | Technical Identifier | Functional Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | android.permission.INTERNET | To download mock tests, current affairs articles, daily quizzes, and sync study planner tools with our secure server. |
| Network State | android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | To detect internet availability so the App can seamlessly serve cached study materials when offline. |
| Notifications | android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Optional. To deliver daily study reminders, upcoming exam alerts, and new mock test releases (Android 13+). Users can toggle off at any time. |
| Vibration Feedback | android.permission.VIBRATE | Optional tactile haptic feedback during interactive quiz question submissions. |
Notice on Sensitive Permissions: The Competition Prepare App does NOT request or access Camera, Microphone, Read Contacts, Precise GPS Location, External Device Storage files, or SMS.
3. Information We Collect & How We Use It
Depending on how you use our App, we may collect and process the following categories of information:
- Account & Profile Information (Optional): If you choose to register an account to save mock test performance, we collect your name and email address. You may also use key study tools in guest mode without creating an account.
- Educational Progress & Performance Data: Your quiz answers, mock test scores, time spent per subject, and study planner dates are recorded to calculate accuracy percentages, weak-area analytics, and countdown alerts.
- Device Diagnostics & Technical Data: Anonymized device model, operating system version, crash reports, and performance metrics (collected via Firebase Crashlytics) to identify bugs and maintain app stability.
- Approximate Location (Non-Personal): Coarse country-level/region data derived from your IP address to display relevant national and state competitive exam notifications (e.g., UPSC, SSC, NEET, Banking, OPSC).
4. Third-Party Services & SDK Integrations
To maintain reliable infrastructure, push notifications, and educational operations, the App integrates with reputable industry-standard third-party SDKs:
- Google Play Services: Core Android system library ensuring compatibility, security updates, and performance. (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Firebase: Used for secure cloud database synchronization, user authentication, and push notifications. (Firebase Privacy Information)
- Google AdMob / Advertising: Used to display non-intrusive educational advertisements that keep our study resources free for students. Google may use device advertising identifiers (AD_ID) in compliance with Google Play Families and Advertising policies. You can reset or delete your Advertising ID via your Android device settings (Settings → Google → Ads).
5. Google Play Data Safety Summary
Data Safety Form Reference (for Google Play Console)
- Data Encrypted in Transit: All data transmitted between the App and our servers is encrypted using standard HTTPS / TLS protocols.
- No Data Sold: Competition Prepare never sells user personal data to third-party data brokers or marketing firms.
- Data Deletion Provided: Users can request full deletion of their account and study history both inside the app and via the web.
6. User Rights & Account/Data Deletion Policy
In accordance with Google Play's Account and Data Deletion Policy, you have full control over your personal data. You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your account at any time:
How to Request Account & Data Deletion
To permanently delete your registered Competition Prepare account, test progress, and associated records:
- Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Account and Data Deletion Request”.
- Include your registered email address and username.
- Our data protection team will process your request and permanently erase your account data within 30 days.
7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & Families Policy)
The Competition Prepare App is designed for students, adolescents, and adult aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC CSE, NEET, SSC CGL/CHSL, Banking (IBPS/SBI), Railways, and State PSCs.
We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately, and we will delete the data without delay.
8. Changes to This App Privacy Policy
We may update our Mobile App Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect modifications in App capabilities, Google Play policies, or statutory requirements. Any revisions will be published immediately on this URL with an updated “Last Updated” timestamp.
9. Contact the Developer
If you have any questions, inquiries, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or your data in the Competition Prepare Android App, please contact our administrative team:
- App Developer: Competition Prepare
- Official Website: https://competitionprepare.com
- Privacy Email: [email protected]
- Support Email: [email protected]
- Web Contact Form: https://competitionprepare.com/contact-us