Privacy Policy

📋 Information We Collect

We collect minimal data, stored entirely on your device. We do not require account registration or an email address to use the app.

• Child profile — optional name, age, and avatar chosen by the child or parent during onboarding. Stored locally on the device only.
• Learning progress — XP points, streak count, completed levels, and screen time. Stored locally on the device only.
• Parent PIN — a 4-digit PIN set by the parent to access the parental report screen. Stored locally on the device in a one-way hashed form (never as plain text).
• Language preference — Hindi or English selection. Stored locally on the device only.

🎯 How We Use This Information

All data is used solely to provide and improve the in-app learning experience:

• Displaying the child's name and avatar on the home screen
• Tracking learning progress, XP levels, and daily streaks
• Enforcing daily screen time limits set by the parent
• Showing parents a summary report of their child's activity

We never sell, share, or transmit personal data to any third party for marketing or profiling purposes.

📱 Data Storage Local Only

All profile and progress data is stored exclusively on the child's device using AsyncStorage (a standard local storage mechanism for mobile apps). No data is uploaded to any server or cloud service operated by us.

Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all locally stored data.

📢 Advertising — Google AdMob

This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob is operated by Google LLC and may collect certain device information to serve ads. The app is registered under the Education category, and ads are configured to be appropriate for all ages.

Key points about advertising in this app:

• We have enabled child-directed ad settings in our AdMob configuration in compliance with COPPA and Google's Families Policy.
• AdMob may collect your device's advertising identifier (GAID), IP address, and general usage signals to serve relevant ads.
• Rewarded ads (optional, shown after completing activities) give the child bonus XP. Viewing rewarded ads is never required to progress.
• For more information about how Google uses data from apps, visit policies.google.com.

👧 Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Masti Ki Pathshala is designed for children under 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google Play's Families Policy.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children beyond what is described in this policy.
• No child profile data leaves the device.
• The app does not include social features, chat, or any functionality that allows children to share personal information with others.
• The parental report screen is protected by a 4-digit PIN to ensure only parents can view usage data.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information beyond what is described here, please contact us immediately at the address below.

🔐 App Permissions

The app requests only the following Android permissions:

• INTERNET — required to load advertisements via Google AdMob.
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE — used to check connectivity before loading ads.
• VIBRATE — used for haptic feedback on correct/incorrect answers.

The app does not request access to your camera, microphone, location, contacts, or any other sensitive device features. Audio playback (letter sounds, phonics) is local — no recording or transmission of audio occurs.

🔗 Third-Party Services

This app integrates the following third-party service:

• Google AdMob (Google LLC) — advertising. AdMob Privacy Policy

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage parents to review their respective privacy policies.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage parents to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.