Privacy Policy for SmartShalaEffective Date: [Date,  October 10, 2025]This Privacy Policy describes how Samarth Saarth ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information in connection with your use of our mobile application, SmartShala (the "App").By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.1.Information We Collect We collect information to provide and improve our services to you. The types of information we collect include:A. Information You Provide to Us:•Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password via Firebase Authentication. You may also voluntarily provide additional profile information such as your name and school details.•User-Generated Content: We collect and store the data you create and manage within the app, such as student records, attendance data, timetables, school profiles, exam results, and other administrative content. This data is stored securely in Firebase Realtime Database.•Billing Information: If you make in-app purchases, we use the Google Play Billing library. We do not directly collect or store your payment card details. All payment processing is handled securely by the Google Play Store.B. Information Collected Automatically: Usage Data: Through Firebase Analytics, we collect anonymous information about how you interact with our App. This includes features you use, actions you take, and the time, frequency, and duration of your activities.•Device Information: We collect basic, non-personally identifiable information about the mobile device you use to access the App, including the hardware model, operating system, and version.•Advertising Data: We use Google AdMob to serve advertisements. AdMob collects device identifiers (such as the Google Advertising ID) to provide personalized ads.2.How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect for the following purposes:•To provide, operate, and maintain the functionality of the SmartShala App.•To create and securely manage your user account.•To process in-app purchases through Google Play Billing.o display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob, which supports our ability to offer the App.•To allow you to scan documents using the ML Kit Document Scanner and generate PDF files using iTextPDF.•To understand and analyze how our users use the App, allowing us to improve its features and user experience.•To enforce our terms and conditions and to protect the security and integrity of our services.3.Third-Party Services and Data SharingOur App relies on third-party services that may collect information. We do not sell your personal data. We only share information as described below:•Google Play Services: Provides core functionalities on Android devices, including billing and ads.•Google AdMob: Our advertising partner. Their use of data is governed by Google's own privacy policy.•Firebase: We use Google's Firebase platform for our backend infrastructure. This includes:•Firebase Authentication: To securely manage user logins.•Firebase Realtime Database: To store the data you create in the App.•Firebase Analytics: To gather anonymous usage statistics.Google ML Kit Document Scanner: This feature is used to scan documents. The processing may occur on-device, and we do not store the scanned images unless you explicitly save them as part of your user-generated content.•iTextPDF: This library is used on-device to create PDF documents from the data you provide. It does not send any data from your device.We recommend you review the privacy policies for these services:•Google Privacy & Terms: https://policies.google.com/privacy•Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/policies/analytics4.Data Storage and SecurityThe security of your data is important to us. We use Firebase's secure infrastructure to store and protect your data. While we and our partners use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.5.Data Retention and User RightsWe retain your personal data as long as your account is active. You have control over your personal information and can access, review, and update your profile at any time through the App. You may also delete your account, which will result in the deletion of your personal data from our active databases, subject to our data retention policies for legal or security reasons.6.Children's Privacy Our service is intended for educators and school administrators and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.7.Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.8.Contact UsIf you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:[Contact Email, samarthsaarth@gmail.com]