Privacy Policy - College Attendance Tracker App
Privacy Policy for College Attendance Tracker
Effective Date: October 27, 2026
Last Updated: October 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how College Attendance Tracker ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
We value your privacy. The App is built with a privacy-first approach: your core attendance records, timetable, and notes remain stored locally on your device by default. Optional cloud services are provided strictly to enable sync and timetable sharing features, and third-party advertising is integrated to support ongoing development.
# 1. Information We Collect
A. Information Stored Locally on Your Device
When you use the App, the following data is generated and stored in a private local SQLite database on your device:
* Academic Timetable & Course Details: Course names, course codes, lecture times, semester start/end dates, and attendance percentage targets.
* Attendance Records & History: Daily lecture statuses (Present, Absent, Holiday, Postponed, Extra Class), session timestamps, and time slots.
* Daily Notes & Reminders: Custom personal notes attached to calendar dates and user-created reminder texts with scheduled timestamps.
* App Preferences: Selected theme, dark/light mode preference, notification lead time, and custom notification sound URI.
B. Cloud Account & Synchronization Data (Optional)
If you choose to create a cloud account within the App for backup, cross-device sync, or schedule sharing, we collect and process:
* Account Credentials: A user-selected User ID and password (used strictly to authenticate your account and sync requests).
* Backup Payload: Your synced semester schedules, course information, attendance records, holiday ranges, and reminder metadata.
* Timetable Sharing Data: If another user inputs your public User ID to import a schedule, your non-attendance schedule template (semesters, courses, lecture times, and holiday dates) is shared with them. Personal attendance logs and private notes are never shared with other users.
C. Information Collected Automatically by Third Parties (Google AdMob)
The App displays banner advertisements powered by Google AdMob (provided by Google LLC). To serve advertisements and analyze ad performance, the Google Mobile Ads SDK may automatically collect certain device and usage data, including:
* Device & Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID / AAID), Android ID, and device hardware specifications (model, screen resolution, operating system version).
* Approximate Location: General coarse location derived from your IP address to deliver regionally relevant advertisements (we do not collect precise GPS location).
* Ad Interaction & Diagnostics: Ad impressions, clicks, load performance, crash logs, and diagnostic telemetry.
D. Information We DO NOT Collect
* No Precise GPS Location: We do not track, collect, or monitor your exact GPS coordinates.
* No Contacts, Photos, or Media: We do not request access to or inspect your contacts list, photo library, microphone, or camera.
* No Sale of Personal Data: We never sell, rent, or trade your attendance history, schedules, or personal logs to any data brokers or commercial entities.
# 2. Android Permissions We Request & Why
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
android.permission.INTERNET |
Required to communicate with our cloud servers when you log in, sync your data, download a shared timetable, and load banner ads via Google AdMob. |
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE |
Allows the App and the Google AdMob SDK to check if an active internet connection is available before initiating network requests. |
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Required on Android 13 (API level 33) and above to display lecture start alerts and daily attendance reminder notifications. |
android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM & android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM |
Required to trigger class reminder alarms at the exact minute scheduled before your lectures begin. |
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED |
Allows the App to automatically reschedule your class alarms and reminders whenever your device is restarted. |
android.permission.VIBRATE |
Enables vibration feedback when lecture notification alarms fire. |
# 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:
1. App Functionality: To display your daily timetable, calculate accurate attendance percentages, and compute "safe bunk" / needed class estimates.
2. Notification Delivery: To alert you before scheduled lecture times and prompt you for daily logs.
3. Backup & Restore: To allow manual offline JSON data export/import via Android's Storage Access Framework, or automated cloud backup when logged in.
4. Schedule Sharing: To enable class representatives or peers to share lecture timetable templates via User IDs.
5. Advertising & Maintenance: To display non-intrusive banner advertisements via Google AdMob to support the free maintenance, hosting, and ongoing development of the App.
# 4. Third-Party Services & Advertising Choices
A. Google AdMob (Google LLC)
We integrate Google AdMob to display banner advertisements. Google may use advertising identifiers and cookies or mobile identifiers to serve contextual or personalized ads. For details on how Google processes and protects advertising data, please review:
* Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
* How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
B. Your Advertising Choices & Opt-Out
You have full control over personalized ads served on your Android device. You can opt out of personalized advertising or reset your device advertising identifier at any time through your Android device settings:
* Go to Settings > Google > All services > Ads (or Settings > Privacy > Ads).
* Tap Reset advertising ID or Delete advertising ID.
C. Cloud Backend Infrastructure
Cloud synchronization and schedule sharing features are hosted on secure cloud server infrastructure. Data transmitted between your device and the cloud backend is encrypted using standard HTTPS/TLS protocols.
D. Local Storage Access
When you export or import an offline .json backup file, the App interacts with your device's native file picker (Storage Access Framework). The App only accesses the specific file you choose.
# 5. Data Retention & Deletion
* Local Data: You can delete courses, semesters, notes, or individual attendance records directly within the App interface at any time. Clearing the App storage or uninstalling the App permanently deletes all local data from your device.
* Offline Backup Files: JSON backup files saved to your device or cloud drives are managed directly by you through your file manager.
* Cloud Account & Data Deletion: If you have created a cloud account and wish to delete your account and associated backup data from our cloud servers, you can request account deletion by emailing us at the contact address provided below.
# 6. Security
We take reasonable technical and administrative precautions to safeguard your data. Local data is protected within Android's sandboxed application storage. All network communications for cloud sync and account authentication are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.
# 7. Children's Privacy
The App is designed for college and university students. It is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
# 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App's features, legal requirements, or operating practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
# 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data (including account deletion or partial data deletion), please contact us at:
* App Name: College Attendance Tracker
* Developer / Support Email: [email protected]
* Website / Blog: https://www.logicallybuilt.in/