Privacy Policy for Chankya School Management System       

                                                                                                                  

  Effective Date: April 28, 2026

  Last Updated: April 28, 2026                                                                                    

                                                                                                                  

  1. Introduction

                                                                                                                  

  Chankya ("we", "our", or "the app") is a school management application designed to help students, teachers, and 

  administrators manage academic activities. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users.

                                                                                                                  

  2. Information We Collect                                 

  We collect the following information when you use the app:                                                      

   

  Account Information:                                                                                            

  - Username and password (used for authentication only; password is never stored on device)

  - User role (Student, Teacher, or Principal)                                                                    

   

  Student Information:                                                                                            

  - Name, roll number, class, batch, photograph             

  - Email address, mobile number                                                                                  

                                                            

  Academic Data:                                                                                                  

  - Attendance records                                      

  - Assignment submissions and grades                                                                             

  - Fee payment history and transaction records

  - Timetable and class schedules                                                                                 

  - Certificates and achievements                           

  - Teacher feedback                                                                                              

                    

  School Information:                                                                                             

  - School name, logo, and contact details                                                                        

  - Event announcements and notifications

                                                                                                                  

  Technical Data:                                           

  - Device authentication token (stored securely on your device using Android Keystore encryption)

  - App usage logs (in debug mode only, never in production releases)                                             

   

  3. How We Use Your Information                                                                                  

                                                            

  We use the information collected solely to:                                                                     

  - Authenticate and identify users within the app          

  - Display relevant academic records to the appropriate user                                                     

  - Enable teachers to record attendance, assignments, and feedback

  - Enable administrators to generate academic reports                                                            

  - Send school notifications and event updates                                                                   

                                                                                                                  

  We do not use your data for advertising, analytics services, or any commercial purpose.                         

                                                                                                                  

  4. Data Storage and Security                                                                                    

                                                                                                                  

  - All data is stored on our secure server hosted on Render (render.com)                                         

  - All communication between the app and our server uses HTTPS encryption

  - Authentication tokens are stored on your device using Android Encrypted Shared Preferences (Android Keystore) 

  - We do not store passwords on your device                                                                      

  - We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party                                 

                                                                                                                  

  5. Data Retention                                                                                               

                                                                                                                  

  - Your data is retained as long as your account is active in the school system                                  

  - When you log out, authentication tokens are deleted from your device

  - Account deletion requests should be submitted to your school administrator                                    

                                                                                                                  

  6. Children's Privacy

                                                                                                                  

  This application is used by students who may be under the age of 13. We collect only the information necessary  

  to provide educational services and do not use this information for any commercial purpose. Parents or guardians

   may contact the school administrator to request access to or deletion of their child's data.                   

                                                            

  7. Permissions We Request                                                                                       

   

  The app requests the following device permissions:                                                              

  - Internet access — required to connect to the school server

  - Storage access — required only to upload photos and download PDF reports                                      

  - Network state — required to detect connectivity and show offline messages

                                                                                                                  

  8. Third-Party Services                                                                                         

                                                                                                                  

  The app does not integrate with any third-party advertising or analytics services. The backend server is hosted 

  on Render (render.com). You can review Render's privacy policy at render.com/privacy.                           

                                                                                                                  

  9. Your Rights                                                                                                  

   

  You have the right to:                                                                                          

  - Access the personal data the school holds about you     

  - Request correction of inaccurate data              

  - Request deletion of your data by contacting your school administrator

                                                                                                                  

  10. Changes to This Policy

                                                                                                                  

  We may update this policy. The updated date will be shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the app     

  after changes constitutes acceptance.

                                                                                                                  

  11. Contact Us                                            

  For any privacy-related questions, contact your school administrator or reach us at:                            

  Email: ankitpandeyjec@gmail.com