📋 Personal Information

This includes basic details you provide when you:

• Create your account (name, email, phone number)
• Take practice tests and quizzes
• Access study materials and notes
• Comment on current affairs articles
• Contact our support team

📊 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use the app, such as:

• Which tests you take and your scores
• Study materials you access
• Time spent on different sections
• Current affairs articles you read
• Navigation patterns within the app

💳 Payment Information

We do not collect or store any payment information like credit card numbers or banking details. All payments are processed securely by our trusted payment partner, Razorpay. We only receive a confirmation when your payment is successful. For details on how Razorpay handles your payment data, please see their privacy policy.

📱 Device Information

We may collect basic information about your mobile device, including:

• Device model and operating system version
• App version you're using
• Network connection type (WiFi, mobile data)
• Device storage permissions (for downloading study materials)

Note: You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time.

🔔 Push Notifications

We do not currently send push notifications. If we add this feature in the future, we will ask for your permission first and update this privacy policy to explain how we use this feature.

⚖️ Legal Requirements

We may share your information if required by law, such as:

• Responding to court orders or legal processes
• Investigating potential violations of our terms of service
• Protecting the rights, property, and safety of RankUp, our users, or others
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations

🤝 Trusted Service Partners

We work with carefully selected service providers who help us operate the app:

• Payment Processing: Razorpay (for subscription payments)
• Cloud Storage: Secure servers for storing app data
• Email Services: For sending account-related communications
• Technical Support: For app hosting and maintenance

Important: These partners can only use your data to provide services to us and cannot use it for their own purposes.

👥 Community Interactions

When you participate in our community features:

• Your comments on current affairs articles are visible to other users
• Your profile name may be shown with your contributions
• Discussion posts and replies are public within the app

Tip: Be mindful of what you share in public discussions.

📝 Public Content

Any content you post in public areas of the app (like comments or discussions) may be:

• Viewed by all app users
• Shared outside the app by other users
• Stored permanently even if you later delete your account

The RankUp app may contain links to external websites, news sources, or educational resources that are not owned or controlled by us.

🔗 What This Means for You

• Different Privacy Policies: External sites have their own privacy policies and data practices
• Our Responsibility Ends: Once you click a link and leave RankUp, our privacy policy no longer applies
• Your Safety: We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external website you visit

📰 Current Affairs Links

Our current affairs section may include links to news websites and official sources. These links are provided for educational purposes only.

Important: We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external websites. Please be cautious when sharing personal information on other sites.

We take protecting your personal information seriously and use multiple layers of security:

🔒 Technical Security

• Encryption: All data is encrypted when stored and transmitted
• Secure Servers: Your information is stored on protected, monitored servers
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access user data
• Regular Updates: We continuously update our security measures

🛡️ App Security Features

• Screenshot Protection: Prevents copying of educational content
• Secure Login: Your account is protected by encrypted authentication
• Session Management: Automatic logout after periods of inactivity

Important: While we work hard to protect your information, no security system is 100% perfect. Please help us by keeping your login details safe and logging out when using shared devices.

We are committed to protecting children's privacy online:

• Age Requirement: RankUp is designed for users 13 years and older
• No Intentional Collection: We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
• Parental Rights: If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately
• Immediate Action: We will delete any such information as soon as possible

Parents: If you discover that your child under 13 has created an account, please contact us at contact@rankuptest.com so we can remove their information.

Some web browsers and mobile devices have "Do-Not-Track" features that signal your preference not to be tracked online.

Current Status: RankUp does not currently respond to Do-Not-Track signals because:

• There's no universal standard for how these signals should work
• Our tracking is limited to improving your educational experience
• We don't use advertising or cross-site tracking

If a standard for Do-Not-Track is established in the future, we'll update this policy and implement appropriate controls.

✏️ Update Your Information

You can review and change your account information anytime by:

• Going to your Profile tab → "Update Profile"
• Editing your name, email, or phone number
• Contacting us at contact@rankuptest.com for help

🗑️ Delete Your Account

If you want to permanently delete your account and all associated data:

• Email us at contact@rankuptest.com
• Include your account email and phone number
• We'll process your request within 30 days
• All your personal data will be permanently removed

📧 Control Communications

Email Preferences

If you no longer want to receive emails from us, you can:

• Update your preferences in your account settings
• Click "unsubscribe" at the bottom of any email we send
• Contact us to remove you from our mailing list

Note: You'll still receive important account-related emails (like password resets) even if you unsubscribe from promotional emails.

📱 Device Permissions

You can control what device features the app can access:

• Go to your device Settings → Apps → RankUp
• Review and change permissions for storage, camera, etc.
• Turn off any permissions you don't want us to have