1. Introduction

Banglar Shiksha Classroom ("we," "our," or "the App") is a digital learning application developed by the Government of West Bengal, Education Department. This Privacy Policy explains our minimal data practices when you use our educational application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 No Personal Information Collection

We want to assure our users that:

• We do not collect any personal information

• No registration or login required

• No name, email, phone number, or identity details are collected

• No student or school information is stored

2.2 Limited Technical Information

The app only stores:

• Last played video position (to resume from where you left)

• App preferences (language, volume settings, etc.)

• Temporary cache data for smooth video playback

3. How We Use Information

The limited information we store is used solely for:

• Resuming videos from your last watched position

• Improving app performance and user experience

• Maintaining your viewing preferences

4. Local Storage Only

All data is stored locally on your device:

• No data is sent to any servers

• No user analytics or tracking

• No personal profiling

• Data is automatically deleted if you uninstall the app

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 YouTube Content

• The app streams educational content from YouTube

• YouTube may collect data as per their own Privacy Policy

• We recommend reviewing YouTube's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 Live TV Streaming

• Live classes are streamed through secure platforms

• No personal information is shared with streaming services

6. Permissions Required

The app requires minimal permissions:

• Internet Access: For streaming videos and live classes

• Storage: For caching content and saving playback position

• Network State: To optimize streaming quality

7. Children's Privacy

We are especially committed to protecting children's privacy:

• No age verification required

• No parental consent needed

• Absolutely no personal data collection from children

• Safe and private learning environment

8. Data Security

• All stored data remains on your personal device

• No data transmission to external servers

• Automatic data deletion upon app uninstallation

9. Your Privacy Rights

You have complete control:

• Uninstall the app to delete all stored data

• Clear app data through device settings

• Use anonymously without any restrictions

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, contact:

Education Department
Government of West Bengal
Bikash Bhavan (10th floor), Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091
schooleducationdeptwest@gmail.com

12. Consent

By using Banglar Shiksha Classroom, you acknowledge our minimal data practices as described in this policy.

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