Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 8, 2026
GovtExam Battle ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
| Category | Examples | How collected |
|---|---|---|
| Account information | Name, email address, phone number, profile photo | Provided by you at sign-up via Google, Apple, or Phone OTP |
| App activity | Battle results (wins/losses), rank points, rank tier, global leaderboard position, daily streak, coins balance, referral/invite code | Generated automatically as you use the app |
| Subscription data | Pro subscription status and expiry date | Received from Google Play / Apple App Store |
| Usage & diagnostics | Crash reports, performance logs, ad impression logs, feature usage | Collected automatically by Firebase Crashlytics and Firebase Analytics |
| Device information | Device type, OS version, advertising identifier (if applicable) | Collected by Firebase and Google AdMob |
| Notification preferences | Reminder settings for study and challenge notifications | Set by you in app Settings |
We do not collect precise GPS location data.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Account management: To create and maintain your account, authenticate logins, and restore your progress.
- Core features: To run live 1v1 battles, calculate leaderboard rankings, track your streak and study progress, and deliver personalised MCQ practice.
- Notifications: To send study reminders, daily challenge alerts, and battle invitations (only with your permission).
- Referral system: To track referral codes and reward both the referrer and referee with Coins.
- Ads: Non-Pro users see ads served by Google AdMob to keep the app free. Pro subscribers are ad-free.
- Analytics & improvement: To understand how features are used and fix bugs via Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics.
- Compliance & safety: To detect cheating, fraud, or abuse and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may independently collect information governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Messaging, Analytics, Crashlytics) — Firebase Privacy
- Google AdMob — Serves advertisements to non-Pro users; may use device identifiers and usage data for ad personalisation — Google Privacy Policy
- Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In — Third-party authentication providers whose data use is governed by their respective policies.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
We share data only in the following circumstances:
- With Firebase and Google services as described above, which are integral to app functionality.
- When required by law, court order, or lawful authority in India.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of GovtExam Battle, our users, or the public.
- In the event of a business transfer (merger, acquisition), in which case you will be notified in advance.
Public leaderboard data (display name, rank, win count, profile photo) is visible to all users of the app by design.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
You may delete your account at any time from Settings → Delete Account. Deletion removes your personal information (name, email, phone, photo) from our active systems. Anonymised or aggregated statistical data (e.g., total battles played) may be retained for analytics purposes.
Firebase Crashlytics and Analytics retain crash/usage data for up to 90 days per Google's retention policies.
6. Push Notifications
We may send push notifications for study reminders, battle invitations, daily challenges, and weekly challenges. You can opt out at any time by:
- Adjusting notification preferences in Settings → Reminders within the app.
- Disabling notifications for GovtExam Battle in your device's system Settings.
7. Children's Privacy
GovtExam Battle is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at rzr.razer@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including Firebase Authentication, Firestore Security Rules, and encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS) to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian law (including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate personal data (via app Settings).
- Delete your account and associated personal data (via app Settings).
- Withdraw consent to data processing (note: this may affect core app functionality).
To exercise these rights, contact us at rzr.razer@gmail.com.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable rules thereunder. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via in-app notification or by updating the "Last updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
Email: rzr.razer@gmail.com
App: GovtExam Battle
Website: govtexambattle.web.app