This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile application Computer Science IX (Class 9), developed and managed by Dipesh Basnet ("we", "us", or "our"). We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of secondary school students, teachers, and users utilizing our educational learning platform.
1. Overview & Purpose
Computer Science IX provides Class 9 students with comprehensive Computer Science learning resources, including chapter-wise notes, model question papers, interactive MCQ practice tests, Python programming tutorials, HTML web workspaces, binary arithmetic calculators, and full forms acronym dictionaries.
We respect your privacy and ensure that any information processed by our app is handled transparently, securely, and in compliance with Google Play Developer Policies.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information required to deliver and improve your learning experience within the app:
👤 Account Profile
Name, email address, profile picture (via manual registration or optional Google Sign-In), and school details.
📊 Learning & Quiz History
Quiz scores, attempt history, bookmarked questions, reading progress, and local code drafts.
🔔 Device Tokens
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) tokens to send you important curriculum alerts and study updates.
📱 System & Performance Data
Basic device OS version and network status to diagnose app performance and enable offline study caching.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information strictly for educational and core operational purposes:
- To allow you to log in securely and track your Class 9 Computer Science test scores and progress.
- To send push notifications regarding important syllabus updates, new model papers, and study reminders.
- To store your draft Python scripts and HTML code locally in your practice workspace.
- To fix app bugs and improve user experience across different Android devices.
4. Third-Party Services & Advertisements
Our app integrates trusted third-party services to support app functionality and non-intrusive advertisements:
A. Google AdMob (Advertisements)
We use Google AdMob to display small banner ads at the bottom of screens and occasional full-screen interstitial ads between learning modules. Google AdMob may use device advertising identifiers to serve relevant ads in accordance with Google's advertising policies.
B. Firebase Services
We use Firebase Authentication for secure sign-in and Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver study notifications.
C. Google Sign-In
If you sign in using Google, we only receive your basic public profile information (name, email address, and avatar image) with your explicit consent.
5. App Access & Usage Permissions
Our app requests basic device access to function properly, described in simple terms below:
- Internet Access: Our app requires internet access to connect securely to our servers, download Class 9 model question papers, and sync your quiz scores.
- Push Notifications: Our app requests notification permission so we can send you important curriculum alerts, exam dates, and study reminders.
- Device Storage (Optional): Our app may ask for storage permission if you choose to download model question PDF files directly to your phone.
6. Account & Data Deletion (User Control)
🗑️ How to Delete Your Account and Data
You have full ownership of your data. You can delete your account and remove all personal information, quiz histories, and saved records at any time through either of the following methods:
- In-App Deletion: Go to the Navigation Drawer → Report Issue / Support inside the app and submit a message with the subject "Request Account Deletion".
- Email Request: Send an account deletion request to our dedicated support email at hamrolms01@gmail.com with the subject line "Account Deletion Request - Class 9 CS". Upon receiving your email, we will permanently delete your account and all associated data from our servers within 7 business days.
7. Data Security & Storage
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data:
- All data transferred between the app and our server is encrypted using secure HTTPS / SSL protocols.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third-party marketing companies.
8. Children's Privacy
Computer Science IX is designed for secondary school students. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal data, please contact us at hamrolms01@gmail.com, and we will promptly remove the information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your account data, please contact us at: