1. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum data required to provide our educational services:
- Profile Information: Name, District, Target Score, Weak Subject, Daily Dedication Time
- Account Information: Email address and Phone number (used for login and account recovery)
- Performance Data: XP points, Test Scores, Rankings, Streaks, Completion History
- Referral Code: Optional referral code if provided during signup
- Device Information: Device model, OS version, and app version (for crash reporting and compatibility)
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for:
- Generating Bihar State and District-level leaderboards
- Processing merit-based scholarships and Sunday Review rewards
- Sending academic reminders and streak notifications via push notifications
- Improving app performance and fixing bugs
- Preventing cheating and maintaining fair competition
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted third-party providers to operate our app:
- Firebase (Google): Database storage, user authentication, and app analytics
- Firebase Analytics (Google): Anonymous usage analytics to understand how students use the app (screen views, feature usage, session duration)
- OneSignal: Push notification delivery for academic reminders and Sunday Review alerts
- Cloudinary: Image and icon delivery for app content
- Google Fonts: Font rendering for app typography
4. Data Retention
Your data is retained as long as your account is active. If you choose to delete your account, all personal data is permanently erased from our servers within 30 days. Anonymized, non-identifiable performance data may be retained for analytics purposes.
5. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023)
Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Grievance Redressal: File a complaint regarding your data handling
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at dvrjxr@gmail.com.
6. Children's Privacy
Rank Dangal is designed for Bihar Board 10th-grade students (typically 15-16 years old). We comply with the DPDP Act's requirements for children's data:
- We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent
- We encourage parents and guardians to review this policy
- Parental consent is required for users under 18 to create an account
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Firebase authentication with secure session management
- Regular security audits and updates
We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third-party advertisers or data brokers.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data protection requests, please contact us at:
Email: dvrjxr@gmail.com
We aim to respond to all data-related requests within 72 hours.