🔒 Your Privacy is Our Priority
GainGrade stores ALL your data locally on your device. No servers, no cloud storage, no third-party sharing. Your study data stays completely private and under your control.
1. Introduction
Welcome to GainGrade (also known as "Personal Exam & Study Journal"), a mobile application designed to help you track your academic performance, manage study sessions, and monitor exam results.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring complete transparency about our data practices.
App Information:
- App Name: GainGrade (Personal Exam & Study Journal)
- Version: 1.0.0
- Platform: iOS and Android (React Native/Expo)
- Purpose: Academic performance tracking and study management
2. Information We Collect
GainGrade collects and stores information that you voluntarily provide to help you track your academic progress. All data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage technology.
Exam Records
- Subject names
- Exam dates
- Marks obtained and total marks
- Percentage calculations
- Personal notes about exams
Study Topics
- Topic names and descriptions
- Subject associations
- Difficulty levels you assign
- Confidence ratings
- Personal notes and descriptions
- Creation and update timestamps
Study Sessions
- Session dates and times
- Duration of study sessions
- Associated topics
- Session notes and reflections
Important: We do not collect any personal identifiable information beyond what you voluntarily enter into the app for your own study tracking purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used exclusively within the app to provide you with the following features:
📊 Performance Tracking
Display your exam results, calculate percentages, and show progress over time
📚 Study Management
Organize your study topics, track difficulty levels, and monitor confidence ratings
⏱️ Session Monitoring
Record study session duration and associate sessions with specific topics
📈 Progress Analytics
Generate insights and statistics based on your study patterns and exam performance
We do not use your data for any other purposes, including marketing, advertising, or sharing with third parties.
4. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage Only
All your data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage, a secure local storage system. This means:
✓ No Cloud Storage
Your data never leaves your device
✓ No Servers
We don't operate any servers that store your information
✓ No Internet Required
The app works completely offline
✓ Device Security
Protected by your device's built-in security features
Data Retention
Your data persists on your device until:
- You manually delete specific records within the app
- You clear the app's data through your device settings
- You uninstall the application
- You reset or replace your device
Security Measures
Your data security relies on:
- Your device's built-in security features (screen lock, encryption)
- AsyncStorage's secure local storage implementation
- No network transmission of sensitive data
- No third-party access to your information
5. Your Rights and Control
You have complete control over your data at all times:
🔍 Access Your Data
View all your stored information directly within the app interface
✏️ Modify Your Data
Edit, update, or change any information you've entered at any time
🗑️ Delete Your Data
Remove individual records or clear all data through app settings
📱 Export Control
Your data remains on your device - no external accounts or services involved
Data Portability
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you maintain complete ownership and control. The app does not provide export features as your data never leaves your device.
6. Children's Privacy
GainGrade is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including students under 13. Our privacy practices are particularly protective for younger users:
- No Personal Information Collection: We don't collect names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses
- No Account Creation: No registration or login process required
- No Online Interaction: No chat features, social sharing, or communication with other users
- No Advertising: Completely ad-free experience with no tracking
- Local Storage Only: All data remains on the device under parental supervision
Parents and guardians can review all data stored in the app and can delete the app or clear its data at any time through device settings.
7. Third-Party Services
GainGrade operates with a strict no-third-party policy:
✓ No Analytics
No Google Analytics, Firebase, or similar tracking services
✓ No Advertisements
No ad networks or advertising tracking
✓ No Social Media
No integration with social platforms
✓ No External APIs
No communication with external services
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be communicated through app store update notes
- The updated policy will be available on this website
- Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
📧 Email Support
Email: starbeacon6@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.
📱 App Information
App Name: GainGrade (Personal Exam & Study Journal)
Version: 1.0.0
Platforms: iOS App Store, Google Play Store
When contacting us, please include:
- Your device type (iOS/Android)
- App version number
- Specific privacy concern or question
- Any relevant details about your issue
10. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): Safe for users under 13
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Respects EU privacy rights
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): Protects California residents
- Mobile App Privacy Standards: Follows platform-specific guidelines
Our local-only storage approach ensures the highest level of privacy protection across all jurisdictions.
11. Terms of Service
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the GainGrade mobile application ("App"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using GainGrade, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
11.1 Eligibility & Account
GainGrade does not require you to create an account or provide any personal identifying information. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the App complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
11.2 License to Use the App
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use GainGrade solely for your personal, non-commercial study and exam tracking purposes. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, modify, or redistribute the App except as expressly permitted by applicable law.
11.3 Acceptable Use
You agree not to use GainGrade in any way that:
- Violates any applicable law or regulation
- Infringes on the rights of others
- Attempts to circumvent security features of your device or the App
- Introduces malware, harmful code, or interferes with normal device operation
11.4 No Warranty
GainGrade is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not make any warranties or representations, express or implied, about the reliability, accuracy, or availability of the App or its features.
11.5 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, GainGrade and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the App, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of academic results, or device malfunction.
11.6 Data Responsibility
All information you enter into GainGrade is stored locally on your device. You are solely responsible for backing up, managing, and protecting your data through your device's tools (such as system backups or cloud backups you configure independently).
11.7 Changes to the App and Terms
We may update, modify, or discontinue features of GainGrade at any time without prior notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
11.8 Termination
You may stop using GainGrade at any time by uninstalling the App from your device. We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue the App, or your ability to use it, if we reasonably believe you are misusing it or violating these Terms.
11.9 Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. You agree that any disputes, claims, or proceedings arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at starbeacon6@gmail.com.