Privacy Policy for Rankiya

Effective Date: March 26, 2026

Last Updated: March 26, 2026

Rankiya ("we", "our", "us") is an educational technology (EdTech) platform designed to provide smart learning, practice, and competitive ranking experiences.

1. Information We Collect

• Name
• Phone number
• Class / Educational level
• Board (if applicable)
• State, District
• Area / Block (or "No Area")
• Gender (or "Prefer not to say")
• Profile photo (optional)
• Quiz attempts, scores, rankings
• Practice and app usage activity

2. Account and Session Management

We use account and profile information, including phone number, to manage user accounts, leaderboard participation, prize verification, notifications, and learning progress.

3. No Direct Personal Identifiers

3. Personal Information

We may collect personal information including name, phone number, educational details, location information (state, district, area), and profile information provided by users.

Phone numbers may be used for prize distribution, result notifications, support communication, fraud prevention, account management, and app functionality.

4. Device and Technical Information

We may collect limited data such as device type, OS version, app version, and crash logs for performance and stability.

5. Advertising and Ad Identifiers

We use Google AdMob for advertisements.

AdMob may collect advertising identifiers, device signals, and interaction data.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. How We Use Data

• Provide quizzes, practice, and room features
• Generate Local, District, and State leaderboards
• Improve performance and content
• Prevent misuse
• Send result notifications and important updates
• Verify winners and distribute prizes

7. Leaderboard Display

We display limited data such as shortened name, class, district/state, and rank.

Area is shown only in controlled contexts.

8. Privacy Controls

• Gender → optional ("Prefer not to say")
• Area → optional ("No Area")
• Profile photo → optional

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices but cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Services

• Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Firebase (Analytics, Database): https://policies.google.com/privacy

11. Data Sharing

We do not sell user data.

12. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary.

13. Data Deletion

Users can delete their data through app settings or request via email: support@rankiya.com

14. Children's Privacy

Not intended for children under 13.

15. Changes

Policy may be updated anytime.

16. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of India.

17. Contact

Email: support@rankiya.com

Website: https://rankiya.com