Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 28, 2025

App Name: NIMKA

Company Name: NIMKA EdTech Private Limited

Registered Office: A3/10 AWHO Salunke Vihar, Pune, Maharashtra 411022, India

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nimka.app

1. Introduction

At NIMKA, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the information you provide when using our app. NIMKA is designed with the goal of delivering educational content while prioritizing user privacy and data security.

We do not collect, store, or share any personal data, except for a one-time use case during certificate generation. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to a zero data retention policy and ensures that we comply with relevant privacy regulations, including the Google Play Families Policy Requirements and COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable information. Specifically:

• No personal identifiers: We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or any other personal information.
• No location data: We do not collect or access your device’s location.
• No usage analytics: We do not track or store your interactions with the app.
• No device identifiers: We do not collect any device-specific identifiers such as IP addresses or advertising IDs.
• No financial data: We do not collect or store any financial information.
• No media access: We do not request access to your photos, videos, or other media.

We do not require any login credentials (such as email, password, or third-party authentication) to use the app.

3. In-App Purchases

While NIMKA does not display any advertisements, we offer in-app purchases that allow users to unlock additional features or content.

• In-App Purchases: These transactions are securely processed via Razorpay, our payment gateway provider. Razorpay handles all payment processing, and we do not collect or store any payment details, such as credit card numbers or bank information.
• Payment Information: Razorpay collects and processes the payment information required to complete transactions. For more details about Razorpay’s data handling practices, please review their Privacy Policy.
• Refunds and Purchases: Any questions or concerns regarding purchases, refunds, or payment issues should be directed to Razorpay or the Google Play Store, as we do not handle these matters directly.

4. Certificate Generation for Quizzes

When you complete an MCQ assessment (Quiz), we generate a certificate based on your performance. During this process, we request the following data from you:

• Name: This is the name that will appear on the certificate.
• State, City, School: These fields are used to identify the location for the certificate and are required for the certificate's customization.

Please note that this data is only used temporarily to generate your certificate and is not stored by us. Once the certificate is generated, all the information is discarded and not retained.

5. Google Play Families Policy Compliance

As part of our commitment to ensuring a child-friendly and family-safe experience, NIMKA adheres to the Google Play Families Policy Requirements. This means that:

• No personal information is collected from children under the age of 13.
• The content provided in the app is age-appropriate and follows Google's policies for family-directed apps.
• We do not engage in behavioral advertising or share any data with third-party advertisers.
• The app is designed to provide educational content without compromising the privacy of children and families.

6. COPPA Compliance (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

NIMKA fully complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not collect, store, or share any personal information from children under the age of 13.

• No personal data is collected from children.
• No verifiable parental consent is required, as we do not collect any personal data.
• We do not allow third-party ads or engage in any activities that might violate COPPA.

7. Permissions

Our app does not request any permissions that would access personal data or device storage. Specifically, we do not request access to:

• Storage: No access is requested to photos, videos, or other media on your device.
• Location: We do not track or access your location.
• Camera or Microphone: These are not required by the app.

8. Hosting and Infrastructure

Our app is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides the infrastructure to run the app. However, AWS does not access or store any personal data, as our app does not collect or retain any user information.

9. Third-Party Services

• Google Play Store: We distribute our app via Google Play. Google may collect device or account-related data as part of its services. For more information, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy.
• Razorpay: We use Razorpay to process in-app purchases. Razorpay may collect payment and transaction information for the purpose of completing transactions. You can review Razorpay’s privacy policy at: Razorpay Privacy Policy.

10. Data Security

While we do not collect any personal data, we implement standard industry practices to secure the app and its infrastructure. We follow strict technical and organizational measures to ensure that the app remains safe and secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Since NIMKA is an educational app designed for children and families, we comply with all relevant privacy regulations related to children’s online privacy, including COPPA and the Google Play Families Policy.

• We do not collect any personal information from children.
• The app is designed to be safe, secure, and privacy-conscious for children under the age of 13.
• We do not offer any third-party ads or engage in any data practices that might compromise the privacy of children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.nimka.app