Privacy Policy — ParentPay Guide

Last updated: 18 June 2026
Effective date: 18 June 2026

1. Introduction

ParentPay Guide ("App", "we", "us", or "our") is an unofficial, independent information application for parents, carers, and school staff. The App is not developed, endorsed, sponsored, or affiliated with ParentPay Group Ltd, ParentPay, SIMS, or any of their affiliated companies or brands.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the App on Android devices.

By installing or using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please uninstall the App.

Contact: primedgk124@gmail.com

2. Data Controller

Independent Developer

Email: primedgk124@gmail.com

3. What the App Does

ParentPay Guide provides:

• General publicly available information about ParentPay and school payments

• Links that open official third-party websites in your web browser

• Advertising through Google AdMob

The App does not:

• Process payments

• Store ParentPay usernames or passwords

• Provide official ParentPay account access

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The App stores the following information only on your device:

Data Purpose

Privacy Policy acceptance

Records your agreement before using the App

Unofficial-app disclaimer acceptance

Confirms you understand the App is independent of ParentPay

Optional analytics preference

Stores your preference (no analytics SDK is currently active)

This information is not transmitted to our servers.

You can remove this data by selecting More → Delete all app data or by uninstalling the App.

4.2 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not directly collect or store:

• Your name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• ParentPay login credentials

• Payment information

• Precise location

• Contacts

• Photos or files

• Health information

4.3 Google AdMob

The App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob.

Google may collect information such as:

• Advertising ID

• IP address

• Device information

• Ad interactions

• Approximate location

Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland will be shown Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent form where required.

You can change your advertising preferences at any time via:

More → Ad Privacy Settings

For additional information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Partner Sites Policy.

5. App Permissions

Permission Purpose

INTERNET

Load advertisements and open secure website links

AD_ID

Support advertising on Android 13 and later

The App does not request access to:

• Camera

• Microphone

• Contacts

• Storage

• Precise location

6. How We Use Information

Information is used only to:

• Store your consent and preferences locally

• Display advertisements through Google AdMob

• Open external links that you choose to visit

We do not sell your personal information.

7. Legal Basis (UK / EEA)

Where applicable under GDPR:

Processing Legal Basis

Local consent storage

Consent

Personalized advertising

Consent

Non-personalized advertising

Legitimate interests (where applicable)

Opening external links

Your initiated action

8. Data Sharing

Information may be shared only with:

Recipient Purpose

Google (AdMob)

Advertising and measurement

External websites

Only when you choose to open a link

We do not sell personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Google may process advertising-related information outside your country, including the United States, in accordance with its own privacy policies.

10. Data Retention

• Local app data remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the App.

• Advertising-related data is retained according to Google's policies.

11. Security

The App helps protect your information by:

• Opening external websites using secure HTTPS connections

• Not providing login or payment forms

• Storing local preferences in Android app-private storage

12. Children's Privacy

This App is intended for parents, carers, and school staff. It is not directed to children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

13. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent

Local App Data:

More → Delete all app data

Advertising Preferences:

More → Ad Privacy Settings

UK residents may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). EU residents may contact their local Data Protection Authority.

14. California Privacy Rights

If applicable under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), we do not sell personal information.

You may opt out of personalized advertising using:

• Ad Privacy Settings within the App

• Google Ad Settings

15. Third-Party Websites

Links to websites such as ParentPay's official services are governed by those websites' own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

16. Google Play Data Safety

Item Status

Data collected by us off-device

None

Third-party data collection

Device identifiers, advertising interactions (Google AdMob)

Personal data sold

No

Data encrypted in transit

Yes

Data deletion

In-app deletion and Google account settings

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

18. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries:

Email: primedgk124@gmail.com

Disclaimer

ParentPay Guide is an unofficial, independent application and is not published, endorsed, or affiliated with ParentPay Group Ltd or its associated companies.