**Privacy Policy for MiniCA (Income Tax Calculator)**
Effective Date: February 2, 2025
This privacy policy applies to the MiniCA application (hereinafter referred to as "the App") for mobile devices, created by Shivam Das for Wiley Labs (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). **MiniCA is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of India or any government entity. The calculations provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional tax advice. Always consult with a qualified tax advisor for personalized guidance.** This App is provided as a free service and is intended for use "AS IS."
**1. Information We Collect**
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This section describes the types of information we collect when you use the App.
* **No Personally Identifiable Information (PII):** We do *not* collect any personally identifiable information from you, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, or any other information that could directly identify you.
* **Technical Information:** We may automatically collect certain technical information about your device and usage of the App. This information is anonymized and aggregated and cannot be used to identify you. This may include:
* Device's Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymized)
* Operating system and version
* App version
* The pages of the App you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages
* The time spent using the App
* Device type (e.g., phone, tablet)
* Language settings
* **Analytics Information:** We use third-party services like Google Analytics for Firebase to collect and analyze anonymized usage data. This helps us understand how users interact with the App and improve its performance.
* **Crash Reporting:** We use Firebase Crashlytics to automatically collect crash reports when the App encounters an error. These reports contain technical information about the crash and do not include any personally identifiable information.
**2. How We Use Your Information**
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
* **Improving the App:** We use anonymized usage data to understand how users interact with the App, identify areas for improvement, and optimize the user experience.
* **Troubleshooting and Bug Fixes:** Crash reports help us identify and fix bugs and errors in the App.
* **Analytics and Performance Monitoring:** We use aggregated and anonymized data to monitor the App's performance, track usage trends, and generate reports.
* **No Targeted Advertising:** We do *not* use your information to serve you targeted advertising within the App.
**3. Data Sharing and Disclosure**
We may share your information with third parties only in the following limited circumstances:
* **Service Providers:** We may share anonymized and aggregated data with trusted service providers, such as Google (for Google Analytics for Firebase and Crashlytics), who assist us in providing and improving the App. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
* **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
* **Protection of Rights:** We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
* **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice within the App of any change in ownership or uses of this information, as well as any choices you may have regarding this information.
**4. Third-Party Services**
The App uses the following third-party services, which have their own privacy policies:
* **Google Play Services:** <https://policies.google.com/privacy>
* **Google Analytics for Firebase:** <https://policies.google.com/privacy>
* **Firebase Crashlytics:** <https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy>
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.
**5. Data Retention**
We retain anonymized and aggregated data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Crash reports are typically retained for a limited period of time, as determined by Firebase Crashlytics' data retention policy.
**6. Children's Privacy**
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contactwileylabs@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete the information from our systems.
**7. Security**
We are committed to protecting the security of your information. We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
**8. Your Rights**
Because we do not collect any personally identifiable information, you have limited rights regarding your data. However, you have the right to:
* **Uninstall the App:** You can stop all collection of information by the App easily by uninstalling it from your device.
**9. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this privacy policy from time to time for any reason. We will notify you of any material changes to the privacy policy by posting the updated policy within the App and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of the revised privacy policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to periodically review this privacy policy for any updates.
**10. Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
contactwileylabs@gmail.com
**11. Your Consent**
By using the App, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy.