1. Introduction

Welcome to Edutracker ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Android application, Edutracker, a tuition and student management application designed for tutors, coaching centers, and teachers.

By downloading, installing, or using Edutracker, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the application.

2. Information We Collect

Edutracker is designed with privacy in mind. We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide and improve our services.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use Edutracker, you may manually enter the following types of information:

• Student Information: Student names, phone numbers, fee amounts, and payment records that you choose to enter for tuition management purposes.
• Batch Information: Batch names, schedules, and associated student details that you create.
• Payment Records: Fee payment history, amounts, dates, and status that you record.
• Account Information: If you sign in using Google Sign-In, your Google account name and email address are used solely for authentication.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the application, certain information may be collected automatically:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers for analytics and compatibility purposes.
• Usage Data: App feature usage patterns, crash reports, and performance data to help us improve the application.
• Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID for personalized ad delivery through Google AdMob.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Core Functionality: To enable tuition management features including student tracking, batch management, fee tracking, and payment history.
• Data Backup: To allow optional backup and synchronization of your data to Firebase (if enabled by you).
• Authentication: To verify your identity through Google Sign-In and secure your account.
• Analytics: To understand app usage patterns and improve user experience.
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob, which supports the free version of the application.
• Communication: To send important notifications about fee reminders and app updates (only with your permission).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Use Your Data

We are committed to using your data responsibly:

• Your student and payment data is used only within the application to provide tuition management features.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
• We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes beyond displaying ads within the application.
• Aggregated and anonymized data may be used to analyze app performance and improve our services.
• Crash reports and usage data help us identify and fix issues to provide a better experience.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

Edutracker primarily stores all data locally on your device using Hive, a secure and fast local database for Flutter applications. This includes all student information, batch details, payment records, and application settings.

5.2 Cloud Backup (Optional)

If you choose to enable data synchronization, your data may be backed up to Firebase Firestore, a secure cloud database provided by Google. This backup is optional and requires your explicit action to enable.

5.3 Security Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

• All data is stored on your device using encrypted local storage.
• Data transmitted during optional cloud backup is encrypted using industry-standard TLS encryption.
• Google Sign-In provides secure OAuth 2.0 authentication.
• We do not have access to your locally stored data.
• Regular security assessments are conducted to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Local Data: All student, batch, and payment data is retained on your device until you choose to delete it or uninstall the application.
• Cloud Backup Data: If you enable cloud backup, your data is retained in Firebase until you choose to delete your account or disable backup.
• Account Information: Google account information is retained as long as your account is active.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated analytics data is retained for up to 24 months for performance analysis.

You have the right to delete your data at any time through the application settings or by uninstalling the application.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can view all data stored within the application at any time.
• Right to Rectification: You can edit and correct any information you have entered.
• Right to Erasure: You can delete individual records or all data through the application settings.
• Right to Data Portability: You can export your data as PDF reports or other formats supported by the application.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can disable optional features such as cloud backup or personalized ads at any time.
• Right to Object: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Edutracker is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

While tutors may enter information about their students (who may be minors), this data is entered and controlled by the tutor (the adult user), not by the students themselves. The tutor is responsible for ensuring they have appropriate authority to enter such information.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

9. Third-Party Services

Edutracker integrates with the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google AdMob	Display advertisements to support the free version	Google Privacy Policy
Google Play Services	Core Android functionality and app updates	Google Privacy Policy
Firebase	Optional data backup and synchronization, analytics, and crash reporting	Firebase Privacy Policy
Google Sign-In	User authentication and account management	Google Privacy Policy

10. App Permissions

Edutracker requests the following Android permissions to provide specific features:

Permission	Purpose	Type
INTERNET	Access network for cloud backup, ad loading, and Google Sign-In	Required
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Check network availability for backup status and ad loading	Required
POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Send fee reminders and important app notifications	Optional
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	Reschedule notifications after device restart	Required
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM	Schedule precise fee reminders at specific times	Optional
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Export PDF reports and receipts to device storage	Optional
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Access exported files for sharing	Optional
IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS	Ensure reliable notification delivery on devices with aggressive battery management	Optional

11. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal Basis: We process your data based on your consent (for using the app) and legitimate interest (for improving the app and displaying ads).
• Data Transfers: If you use cloud backup or Google services, your data may be transferred to servers located outside your country. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards.
• Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided below.
• Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

• We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the application and updating the "Last Updated" date.
• Continued use of the application after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
• We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: