1. Introduction

Padhaao ("we", "us", "our") operates the website padhaao.in (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture. We use this to create and manage your account.
Usage Data: We track which chapters you access and how many chapters you use per day. This is used to enforce the free tier limit (3 chapters/day) and to improve the Service.
Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment is processed by Razorpay. We do not store your card number, UPI ID, or bank details. Razorpay handles all payment data securely.
Session Data: We store your learning progress locally in your browser (localStorage) so you can resume where you left off. This data stays on your device.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the Service
To identify you and manage your account
To track your daily chapter usage (free tier enforcement)
To process payments through Razorpay
To improve the Service based on usage patterns
To communicate with you about your account or the Service (if needed)

4. Data Storage and Security

Your account information (email, usage data, subscription status) is stored in a secure database on our server. We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google OAuth: For sign-in. Google's privacy policy applies to data Google collects during the sign-in process.
Razorpay: For payment processing. Razorpay's privacy policy governs how they handle your payment data.
AI Service Provider: To generate educational content. Your chapter selections are sent to a third-party AI service. No personal information (name, email) is sent to the AI.

6. Data We Do Not Collect

We do not collect your phone number
We do not collect your physical address
We do not track your location
We do not store your payment card details (Razorpay handles this)
We do not sell your data to any third party
We do not use your data for advertising

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies for authentication (to keep you signed in). We use browser localStorage to save your learning session progress and preferences (font size, theme). You can clear this data anytime by clearing your browser data.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for students of all ages (Grade 1 to 12). For students under 18, we recommend that a parent or guardian creates the account and supervises usage. We collect minimal information (only Google account email) and do not knowingly collect additional personal data from children.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Withdraw consent for data processing (by deleting your account)
Request a copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address provided below.

10. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will delete your data within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics may be retained indefinitely for service improvement.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: padhaaoedu@gmail.com