Effective Date: March 2026
Welcome to Civil PSC ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you use our App:
Personal Data: When you register for an account, we collect personally identifiable information, such as your Name and Phone Number (used for OTP verification and account creation).
Device Data: We collect specific device information, including your Device ID, operating system, and device model.
App Usage Data: We collect data related to your performance, such as test scores, exam history, and bookmarks, to build leaderboards and provide personalized educational insights.
2. How We Use Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the App to:
Create and manage your account.
Verify your identity using OTP authentication.
Provide personalized exam materials, daily insights, and performance tracking.
Prevent Account Sharing: We actively use your Device ID and login timestamps strictly to detect and prevent unauthorized sharing of approved accounts. Frequent device changes may trigger security alerts or account suspension to ensure fair usage.
3. Third-Party Services
The App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. We use Google Firebase (Authentication, Cloud Firestore) for secure backend database management and user authentication.
Link to the privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app:
Google Play Services
Google Firebase
4. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
5. Data Retention and Deletion Policy
You have full control over your personal data. We retain your personal data only for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services.
How to Delete Your Account and Data:
Open the App and access the Side Menu (Drawer).
Click on the User Profile Header at the top.
Inside the Profile Screen, click on the 'Delete Account' button at the bottom.
Confirm the action in the pop-up dialog to permanently erase your data.
Result: Upon confirmation, your Personal Profile, Phone Number, Bookmarks, and App Usage History (including device info) will be permanently erased from our secure servers. This action is irreversible, and you will lose access to all your saved data and approved app features.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: civilpscapp@gmail.com
8. Disclaimer Regarding Educational Content
The content provided in the "Civil PSC" app, including previous year questions, answers, and study notes, is compiled from standard textbooks and past PSC examinations for educational purposes only. Our dedicated team of content developers continuously strives to update, verify, and improve the study materials to provide the most reliable information possible.
However, while we make every effort to ensure maximum accuracy, we do not guarantee that the content is 100% error-free. Answers to past questions are based on the official answer keys available at that time, which may contain anomalies. We are not liable for any discrepancies, errors, or any actions taken by the user based on the information provided in this app. Users are encouraged to cross-reference important facts with official sources.