Privacy Policy – AssamPrep

🔒 1. Introduction

AssamPrep ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services.

By using AssamPrep, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. We comply with applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

📊 2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Category	Data Collected	Purpose
Account Info	Name, email address, password (encrypted)	Account creation & authentication
Profile Data	Target exam, daily study goals, preferences	Personalized experience
Usage Data	Tests taken, scores, time spent, quiz results	Performance analytics & progress tracking
Device Info	Device model, OS version, app version, unique device ID	Security, compatibility & troubleshooting
Payment Info	Transaction IDs (processed by payment gateway)	Subscription management

Note: We do not store your credit/debit card numbers or UPI PINs. All payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment gateways.

⚙️ 3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Services: Deliver tests, quizzes, notes, and study materials
Personalize Experience: Recommend content based on your target exam and performance
Track Progress: Generate performance reports, analytics, and study streaks
Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
Communication: Send important updates, study reminders, and promotional offers (you can opt out)
Security: Detect fraud, prevent unauthorized access, and enforce our Terms of Service

🤝 4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

Payment Processors: For processing premium subscription payments securely
Cloud Providers: For hosting and data storage (with appropriate security measures)
Analytics Services: Aggregated, anonymized data for usage analytics
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

All third-party service providers are bound by strict data protection agreements.

🛡️ 5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

Encryption: All data transmitted between the App and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL
Password Security: Passwords are hashed and salted — we never store plaintext passwords
JWT Authentication: Secure token-based authentication with automatic expiry
Access Controls: Strict role-based access to databases and internal systems
Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews and vulnerability assessments

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials private.

📱 6. Device Information & Permissions

The AssamPrep app may request the following permissions:

Internet Access: Required for fetching content, submitting tests, and syncing data
Storage: For offline caching of study materials (optional)
Notifications: For study reminders and daily challenge alerts (optional)

We collect basic device information (model, OS version) to ensure app compatibility and for security purposes such as limiting account access to authorized devices.

⏱️ 7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services:

Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
Test History: Retained for the lifetime of your account to provide analytics
Payment Records: Retained for 7 years as required by Indian tax laws
Server Logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days

Upon account deletion, your personal data will be permanently removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

✅ 8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information via your Profile settings
Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and associated data
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails and push notifications
Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@assamprep.com.

👶 9. Children's Privacy

AssamPrep is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has created an account, we will promptly delete the account and associated data.

Users between 13 and 18 years of age should use the App with parental or guardian consent.

🍪 10. Cookies & Local Storage

As a mobile application, AssamPrep uses local storage (SharedPreferences and secure storage) on your device to:

Store authentication tokens for seamless login
Cache user preferences (theme, language, daily goal settings)
Store offline study materials for uninterrupted learning

You can clear local app data by uninstalling the App or clearing app data from your device settings.

🔄 11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We will notify you of significant changes via the App or email.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📧 12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Email: support@assamprep.com
App: Profile → Support → Contact Us