EduSmart (ARK Development)

Effective Date: [25-03-2026]

This Privacy Policy describes how ARK Development collects, uses, processes, and shares personal data related to your use of the mobile application EduSmart (the “Application”). By using the Application, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. 📝 Data Collection

We collect several categories of data from you to provide, maintain, and enhance the EduSmart service.

Identity & Account Data

We may collect:

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Profile Picture (if using Google Sign-In)

This information is collected during sign-up, login, or account authentication and is necessary for:

• Account creation

• User authentication

• Personalizing the learning experience

• Identifying users in features such as comments and leaderboards

Technical Data

We may collect certain technical information such as:

• Device model

• Operating system version

• App version

• Device identifiers

• Crash and error logs

• Network-related diagnostic data

This information is used for:

• App security

• Performance monitoring

• Bug fixing

• Service optimization

Usage & Learning Activity Data

We collect usage-related information such as:

• Courses enrolled

• Videos watched

• Last watched lecture

• Study material access

• Quiz attempts and scores

• Leaderboard points

• User interactions inside the app

This information is necessary for:

• Tracking learning progress

• Enabling the “Continue Learning” feature

• Displaying quiz performance

• Maintaining leaderboard rankings

• Improving the learning experience

Content & Community Data

EduSmart allows users to engage with course content and community features. We may collect:

• Comments posted on video lectures

• User activity related to course discussions

• Basic profile data shown in leaderboard or community features

This data is used to:

• Enable interaction among users

• Support course discussions

• Display user contributions within the app

AI Assistant Usage Data

When you use the AI learning assistant, we may process:

• Questions asked to the chatbot

• AI-generated responses

This data is used only to:

• Generate educational responses

• Improve chatbot performance

• Support learning and doubt solving

Authentication Data

EduSmart may support:

• Email/Password Login

• Google Sign-In

Authentication is securely handled through third-party authentication providers such as Firebase Authentication.

2. Data Processing and Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may process your data in order to operate the Application effectively.

Firebase Authentication

Used for:

• User sign-up and login

• Account authentication

• Secure session management

Google Firestore

Used for secure storage and retrieval of app data such as:

• User profiles

• Enrolled courses

• Quiz scores

• Progress tracking

• Comments

• Leaderboard data

Google Sign-In

If enabled, used for:

• Signing in with a Google account

• Retrieving basic account details such as name, email, and profile picture

AI Service Provider (e.g., Google Gemini API)

Used for:

• Processing user questions in the AI assistant/chatbot

• Generating educational and learning-related responses

We do not intentionally use the AI assistant to collect sensitive personal data.

Media Hosting / External Content Providers

EduSmart may use external content links or media hosting platforms for:

• Video lectures

• PDF study materials

• Course resources

These third-party platforms may have their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Create and manage your user account

• Provide access to courses, quizzes, and study materials

• Save your learning progress

• Enable “Continue Learning” functionality

• Maintain quiz results and leaderboard rankings

• Support comments and community interaction

• Improve app performance and reliability

• Provide AI-powered learning assistance

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Retention and User Rights

Learning Data Retention

We may retain your:

• Course progress

• Quiz scores

• Leaderboard data

• Comments

• Saved learning activity

This is necessary to provide a continuous learning experience.

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Request correction of your account data

• Request deletion of your account and associated app data

Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us at the email listed below.

If account deletion functionality is added inside the app, users may also delete their account directly through the Application.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

EduSmart is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Application may contain:

• External video links

• PDF resource links

• Third-party hosted educational content

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those third-party services.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, data usage, or account deletion requests, please contact:

ARK Development
📧 [prgm.ankur@gmail.com]

By using EduSmart, you agree to this Privacy Policy.