Privacy Policy for Padi App - TN Education App

Last Updated: July 6, 2026

Thank you for choosing Padi App - TN Education App (“Padi App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our users.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application on Android or iOS platforms. Padi App is an educational learning and exam preparation application designed for Tamil Nadu school students, including Class 10 and Class 12 students following the Samacheer Kalvi syllabus.

By using Padi App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information Collection

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve the educational features of Padi App.

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or sign in to the app, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Profile photo, if you sign in using Google Sign-In and your Google account provides this information

1.2 Authentication Information

Padi App supports the following login methods:

• Email and password login

• Google Sign-In

Authentication is handled through Firebase Authentication and Google Sign-In services.

1.3 Academic Preferences

To personalize your learning experience, we may collect:

• Selected class or grade, such as Class 10 or Class 12

• Medium of instruction, such as English Medium or Tamil Medium

• Selected subjects, chapters, or learning preferences

1.4 Performance and Learning Data

To help users track their learning progress, we may collect:

• Chapter study progress

• Practice test and MCQ scores

• Quiz attempts and practice history

• Flashcard progress

• Revision activity

• Exam Predictor usage and analytics based on historical exam preparation patterns

This information is used only to provide learning progress, performance insights, and personalized study support within the app.

1.5 Device and Log Data

We may collect limited technical information, including:

• Device operating system version

• App version

• Firebase Cloud Messaging token for push notifications

• Basic crash, diagnostic, or usage logs where applicable

We do not collect precise location data.

1.6 Payment and Subscription Information

Padi App may offer in-app purchases or subscriptions to unlock premium educational content.

Payments are processed securely by platform billing providers such as Google Play Billing and, where applicable, Apple In-App Purchases. We do not collect, store, or process your full credit card, debit card, UPI, or banking details.

We may store subscription status or purchase verification information to provide premium access.

1.7 Advertising and Tracking

Padi App does not use third-party advertising networks.

We do not use:

• Google Mobile Ads or AdMob

• Advertising IDs for marketing

• Third-party tracking for advertising

• Sale of personal data to advertisers

2. Use of Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage user accounts

• To provide access to educational content

• To personalize learning based on class, medium, subjects, and progress

• To save quiz scores, study progress, flashcard activity, and practice history

• To show performance analytics and exam preparation insights

• To send daily study reminders, app updates, and learning notifications

• To manage subscriptions and premium content access

• To improve app performance, reliability, and user experience

• To prevent misuse, unauthorized access, fraud, or technical issues

• To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, store, and platform requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

Padi App uses trusted third-party service providers to operate core app features. These services may process limited user data on our behalf.

3.1 Firebase Authentication

Used for secure account login, email/password authentication, and identity management.

3.2 Google Sign-In SDK

Used to allow users to sign in using their Google account.

3.3 Google Cloud Firestore

Used to store user profile details, academic preferences, study progress, quiz scores, and other app-related learning data.

3.4 Firebase Storage

Used to store and deliver app-related educational assets, such as downloadable learning materials or content files.

3.5 Firebase Cloud Messaging

Used to send push notifications, study reminders, and important app updates.

3.6 Google Play Billing and Apple In-App Purchases

Used to process subscriptions and in-app purchases securely through the respective app store platforms.

These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies and terms. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of Google, Firebase, Google Play, and Apple for more information about how they handle data.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

These measures may include:

• Secure authentication through Firebase Authentication

• Access controls for database and storage services

• Use of platform-level security provided by Google Firebase and app store billing systems

• Limited collection of data necessary for app functionality

However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain user information only for as long as necessary to provide the app’s services, maintain learning progress, manage subscriptions, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms.

If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal information and associated learning data, unless retention is required by law, security, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes.

6. Account and Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

After receiving a valid deletion request, we will take reasonable steps to delete:

• Account profile information

• Academic preferences

• Study progress

• Quiz scores

• Flashcard history

• Practice history

• Related app usage data connected to your account

Some data may remain in backups or logs for a limited period where required for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or technical maintenance.

To request account deletion, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Information section.

7. Push Notifications

Padi App may send push notifications for:

• Daily study reminders

• Practice alerts

• Revision reminders

• App updates

• Important educational notifications

You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

Padi App is intended for school students, including users who may be minors. We are committed to protecting children’s privacy.

We collect only limited information required to provide educational features, such as account details, class selection, medium of instruction, study progress, and quiz performance.

Where required by applicable law, minors should use the app with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children. We do not sell children’s personal information. We do not show third-party behavioral advertising or track children for third-party marketing purposes.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us. We will take reasonable steps to review and delete such information where required.

9. GDPR Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another region with similar privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to access your personal data

• Right to correct inaccurate data

• Right to request deletion of your data

• Right to restrict or object to certain processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis, such as providing the app service, fulfilling a contract, obtaining consent, complying with legal obligations, or pursuing legitimate interests such as improving app security and performance.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

10. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect

• The right to request deletion of personal information

• The right to correct inaccurate personal information

• The right to know whether personal information is sold or shared

• The right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information

Padi App does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To exercise applicable California privacy rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

11. International Data Processing

Your information may be processed and stored using cloud services provided by Google Firebase and related service providers. These services may process data in locations outside your country or region.

By using Padi App, you understand that your information may be processed in accordance with applicable service provider policies and data protection safeguards.

12. Links to Other Websites or Services

Padi App may contain links to external websites, educational resources, or third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites or services.

We encourage users and parents to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our app, services, legal requirements, or platform requirements.

When we update this policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Owner / Developer Name: TN Digital Apps Studio
Email: tndigitalappsstudio@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/tndigitalappsstudio

15. Summary

Padi App collects limited user information only to provide educational learning, exam preparation, progress tracking, reminders, and premium content access.

We do not sell personal data.
We do not use third-party advertising IDs.
We do not use AdMob or third-party advertising networks.
We do not track users for third-party marketing.
We use trusted services such as Firebase, Google Sign-In, Firebase Cloud Messaging, and app store billing systems to operate the app securely.