Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CoachingMate: Tuition Manager ("CoachingMate," "we," "our," or "us") is an offline tuition management application designed specifically for educators, tutors, and coaching institute managers. The app enables educators to manage students, attendance, fees, exams, and other educational data entirely on their device.

All educational data entered into CoachingMate is stored locally on the user's device. We do not operate cloud servers, databases, or remote storage systems for user data. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

CoachingMate does not collect, transmit, or store any of the following data:

• Student names or personal details
• Attendance records
• Fee payment records or financial data
• Exam results, marks, or grades
• Personal teacher or educator notes
• Parent or guardian contact information
• Meeting schedules or notes
• Homework assignments or tracking data
• Student achievement records
• Any other educational data entered into the app

All educational data remains exclusively on the user's device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third-party servers.

2.2 Information That MAY Be Collected (Through Advertising SDKs)

CoachingMate displays advertisements to keep the app free. The third-party advertising SDKs integrated into the app may collect certain non-personal, anonymized data, including but not limited to:

• Device information: Device model, manufacturer, operating system version, screen size, and language settings
• Advertising ID: A resettable, anonymous identifier provided by the device operating system for ad personalization
• Approximate location: Non-precise, general location data (such as city or region level) derived from IP address — not GPS-based
• App interaction data: General app usage patterns such as session duration, screens viewed, and ad interaction events
• Crash analytics: If enabled, anonymized crash reports and error logs to help improve app stability
• Network information: Connection type (WiFi, mobile data) and carrier information

Important clarification: This data is collected by third-party advertising providers and their SDKs, not by CoachingMate's own servers. We do not have direct access to, nor do we store, this information on our own infrastructure.

3. How Data Is Stored

CoachingMate follows a strict local-first data architecture:

• Local storage only: All educational data (students, attendance, fees, exams, notes, etc.) is stored exclusively on the user's device using local storage mechanisms
• No cloud database: We do not use Firebase, AWS, Google Cloud, or any other cloud database service to store user data
• No remote servers: CoachingMate does not communicate with any remote servers for data synchronization, backup, or transfer of educational data
• No login system: The app does not require user registration, login credentials, email verification, or any form of user account creation
• No data sync: There is no mechanism to sync data between devices or to the cloud

4. Third-Party Services

To sustain the free nature of the app, CoachingMate may integrate third-party advertising services. These services may include, but are not limited to:

• Google AdMob — Google's mobile advertising platform (Google Privacy Policy)
• Other compliant mobile advertising networks

These third-party advertising services operate independently and may collect anonymized data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand their data collection and usage practices.

CoachingMate ensures that any integrated advertising service complies with applicable data protection regulations and advertising standards.

5. Data Security

Since all educational data is stored locally on the user's device, the security of this data is primarily dependent on the user's device security measures. We recommend:

• Using a strong device lock screen (PIN, pattern, fingerprint, or face unlock)
• Keeping the device's operating system updated to the latest version
• Not sharing the device with untrusted individuals
• Regularly backing up device data through the device's built-in backup mechanisms
• Installing apps only from trusted sources (Google Play Store)

CoachingMate does not have the ability to remotely access, recover, or restore data stored on the user's device. Users are solely responsible for maintaining the security of their device and the data stored within the app.

6. Children's Privacy

CoachingMate is designed and intended for use by educators, tutors, and coaching institute administrators — not by children or students directly.

The app is a management tool for educators. While educators may enter student information (such as names, attendance, and grades) into the app, this data is stored only locally on the educator's device and is never collected, transmitted, or accessed by CoachingMate.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us directly, please contact us at support@coachingmate.app so that we can take appropriate action.

7. User Rights

As a CoachingMate user, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Clear app data: You can clear all app data at any time through your device's Settings → Apps → CoachingMate → Clear Data. This will permanently delete all educational data stored in the app.
• Uninstall the app: You may uninstall CoachingMate from your device at any time. Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data.
• Reset Advertising ID: You can reset your device's Advertising ID at any time through your device's privacy settings (Settings → Privacy → Ads → Reset Advertising ID). This will create a new anonymous identifier for ad personalization.
• Opt-out of personalized ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings (Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization).
• Data portability: Since data is stored locally, you have full control over your data and can use your device's built-in tools to manage it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data. Continued use of CoachingMate after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

For significant changes that materially affect your rights, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through in-app notifications or other appropriate means.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or CoachingMate's data practices, please contact us: