Last updated: February 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Smart Tech Apps ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our mobile application, ICT HSC Digital Book (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information Collection and Use
To provide a better experience, we may collect certain personally identifiable information, including:
Authentication Data: When you sign in using Google or Email, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture via Firebase Authentication to manage your account and display your name on the leaderboard.
App Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the App, such as quiz scores, bookmarked questions, and study progress.
Device Information: We may collect non-personal information such as device model, OS version, and unique device identifiers for analytics and ad delivery.
2. Third-Party Services
The App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These include:
Google Play Services: Used for App functionality and updates.
Firebase (Firestore & Auth): Used for storing user data, quiz results, and account management.
Google AdMob: Used to display advertisements. AdMob may use device identifiers to personalize ads.
YouTube API: Our App provides video tutorials via YouTube. By using this App, you are also bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your quiz scores and account details are stored securely on Firebase Firestore.
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, and we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
4. Cookies and Local Storage
The App uses local storage (SharedPreferences) to save your bookmarks, theme preferences, and offline data to improve your user experience.
5. Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers.
6. User Rights and Data Deletion
You have the right to access or delete your data. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data (like leaderboard scores), you can contact us at ashairk96@gmail.com.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us:
Email: ashairk96@gmail.com
Developer: Smart Tech Apps