Privacy Policy

At Sam Developers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and handle the information obtained through our app  Pak Exam Prep. By using our app, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

(a) User-Provided Information

When creating an account, you may provide details such as:

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• District

• Father’s Name

• Qualification

This information is securely stored in Firebase Authentication and Firestore.

(b) Automatically Collected Information

Our app may use third-party services that automatically collect data, including:

• Device information (device ID, operating system version, network status)

• Usage data (app interactions, crash reports)

• Advertising ID (for personalized ads.

These services may include Firebase, Google Analytics, Google AdMob, and Crashlytics.

(c) Local Storage
To enhance performance and provide faster login, certain user details (such as Name, Father’s Name, Email, District, City, and Phone Number) are also stored locally on your device using secure storage methods (SharedPreferences).

• This information never leaves your device unless synced to Firebase Firestore.

• You may clear this data at any time by logging out or clearing the app’s storage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage user accounts

• To provide authentication and secure access

• To personalize your app experience

• To monitor app performance and resolve issues

• To deliver relevant ads (if enabled)

• To improve and optimize app functionality

• To temporarily store your profile data on your device for a faster and smoother app experience. 

3. Information Sharing

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

• However, integrated third-party services (such as Firebase, Google Analytics, and AdMob) may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
  
  

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Third-Party Services

Our app relies on trusted third-party providers. Please review their policies to understand how your data may be processed:

• Google Privacy Policy

• Firebase Privacy Policy

6. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy in the app. Your continued use of the app after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

8. External Links & Social Media

Our app may contain links to external websites or platforms, such as job application pages, advertisements, or third-party content.
Additionally, we may provide links to our official social media platforms, including (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube.

Please note:

• Once you leave our app via an external link or social media channel, you are subject to the privacy policies of that external site or platform.

• We do not have control over, and are not responsible for, the content, privacy practices, or security of any third-party websites or social media platforms.

• We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those platforms before engaging or providing any personal information.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at samdevelopers404@gmail.com. Your privacy matters to  us and we are here to address any inquiries you may have. 

10. App Permissions & Background Services
Our app may request certain device permissions to ensure proper functionality:

• Notifications: Used to send exam reminders, study updates, or educational alerts. You can control or disable notifications in your device settings.

• Foreground Services: Required to keep important features such as test timers and study reminders running without interruption.

• Battery Optimization Exemption: In some cases, the app may request to be excluded from battery optimizations. This is only to ensure that exam timers, background reminders, and notifications work reliably. You may accept or deny this request at any time.

We do not misuse these permissions and they are used solely to provide the intended educational features of the app.

11. Disclaimer 

Pak Exam Prep is an independent educational tool designed to support exam preparation. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency or department.

The app provides a combination of original content and publicly sourced information:

- MCQs, QBank & Mock Test  content are original educational materials created by our team at Sam Developers.

-Other content (such as job announcements & advertisement, test updates, syllabus, etc.) is sourced from publicly available official websites like:

• FPSC:- https://fpsc.gov.pk

• PPSC:- https://ppsc.gop.pk

• SPSC:- https://spsc.gos.pk

We aim to present government-related updates in an organized and accessible manner, solely for educational and informational purposes. We do not provide official government services.

updated on :26-09-2025