Genius Jnr — Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Genius Jnr ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our mobile application (the "App") available on Google Play and our website at https://geniusjnr.com.

Entity Information: Genius Jnr is the data controller responsible for this app. For privacy inquiries, contact us at [email protected]. This entity is named in our Google Play Store listing and is responsible for all data processing activities described in this policy.

This policy is written to meet the privacy requirements of Google Play (including Families Policy and the Designed for Families program requirements, where applicable), GDPR (EU/EEA), CCPA (California), COPPA (US), and applicable Indian law.

7A. Google Play Families & Designed for Families

Audience: This App is intended for a mixed audience, including children and adults. We comply with the Google Play Families Policy and the Designed for Families program requirements. We do not show ads, including contextual ads, personalized ads, or any form of advertising.

Data collected from child users (where applicable): limited device and app usage information necessary to operate and secure the App (for example, app instance IDs, crash and performance data). We do not collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. We do not sell personal information and we retain data only as long as needed to provide our services or comply with law.

Advertising & tracking for child users: We do not serve personalized ads, do not enable interest-based advertising or remarketing for child users, and we do not engage in cross-app tracking for child users.

Third-party SDKs used in a child-directed context: Google Firebase (Analytics/Crashlytics), Google Sign-In, and Facebook Login. These SDKs are used strictly for authentication, analytics, app stability, and security purposes. All SDKs are approved for child-directed apps and partners are required to process data only for permitted purposes and to maintain appropriate safeguards.

Parental rights and controls: Parents can request access to or deletion of their child’s information by contacting [email protected]. Sensitive actions and external links intended for adults are protected by appropriate safeguards.

Consent: Where consent is required for processing a child's information, we seek verifiable parental consent and provide mechanisms to revoke consent at any time. We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

Additional child-protection commitments

• Age verification: We implement appropriate age verification mechanisms and parental gates for external links, purchases, settings, and other actions intended for adults. Children cannot access adult-only features.
• Accounts & sign-in for child users: Children cannot create accounts or sign in with Google or Facebook; authentication is available only to parents/guardians or teachers.
• Data minimization for children: We do not collect precise geolocation, contacts, SMS, or other sensitive identifiers from child users. Approximate location is not collected for child users.
• Notifications: We do not send behavioral or promotional push notifications to child users; notifications (if any) are limited to service-related functionality.
• Analytics for child users: Analytics are aggregated/de-identified. We disable personalization signals and profiling features for child users.
• Social features/UGC (if present): Content is moderated; sharing features are restricted for child users and reporting mechanisms are provided.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Sensitive Personal Information

We may collect limited sensitive information including:

• Biometric Data: None collected
• Health Data: None collected
• Financial Data: None collected directly (payment processing handled by third parties)
• Precise Location: Not collected
• Contacts: Not accessed
• Camera/Microphone: Not accessed

We may also receive information from third parties such as analytics providers, authentication providers, or social login providers (e.g., Google, Facebook) when you choose to use their services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use data for purposes including but not limited to:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining the App and website
• Improving and personalizing your experience
• Communicating updates, support, and promotional information (with opt-in where required)
• Fraud detection and security
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information. Where required by law (e.g., CCPA), we will provide mechanisms to opt-out of data "sales" or "sharing".

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may disclose information to the following categories of parties:

• Service Providers:
  • Google Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics) - for app performance and crash reporting
  • Google Sign-In - for authentication services
  • Facebook Login - for authentication services
  • Hosting providers - for data storage and processing
  • Email service providers - for communication
• Legal or Safety Reasons: To comply with laws, respond to legal processes, or protect rights and safety of users and the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where user data may be transferred as part of the business assets.
• With Your Consent: For other disclosed purposes where you have provided explicit consent.

Data Sharing Purposes

We share data for the following specific purposes:

• Authentication: To enable secure login and account management
• App Functionality: To provide core app features and services
• Analytics: To understand app usage and improve user experience
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix app issues
• Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements

We do not sell personal information to third parties. All third-party partners are required to process data only for permitted purposes and to maintain appropriate safeguards as outlined in our data processing agreements.

5. Security & Retention

Data Security Measures

We implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect personal data:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Access Controls: Role-based access with multi-factor authentication
• Security Monitoring: Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: Collect only necessary data for app functionality
• Secure Development: Security-first development practices
• Incident Response: Procedures for data breach notification and response

Data Retention Policy

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the following purposes:

• Account Data: Retained while account is active, deleted within 30 days of account closure
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
• Crash Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging purposes
• Communication Records: Retained for up to 3 years for customer support
• Legal Compliance: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

Data Deletion: Upon request or account closure, we will delete personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for legitimate business purposes.

6. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request portability of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

EU/EEA users may contact us to exercise GDPR rights. California residents can exercise CCPA rights including information access and deletion. We will respond to verified requests within applicable legal timeframes (typically 30 days).

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child provided personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete the data.

If this App participates in the Google Play Families program, we follow Families Policy requirements, use only approved SDKs for child-directed apps, limit data collection to the minimum necessary, and ensure ads (if any) are age-appropriate.

For child users, we do not allow account creation or social login. Any account management or purchases are performed by a parent, guardian, or teacher account behind a parental gate.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies to analyze usage, deliver features, and measure performance. You can control cookies via your device or browser settings.

For child users, we do not use tracking technologies for personalized advertising, cross-app tracking, or remarketing.

Firebase configuration: For identified child users, we restrict Firebase features to app measurement and crash diagnostics and disable personalized signals.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in India or other countries. We maintain appropriate safeguards (such as contractual clauses) for international transfers where required by law.

10. Third-Party Services & Links

The App may integrate third-party SDKs and links to external websites (for example, Google Firebase, Google Analytics, and payment providers). Each third party has its own privacy policy — please review those policies before interacting with their services.

• Google Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics): app performance, crash diagnostics, and aggregated analytics. No personalized advertising.
• Google Sign-In: authentication via Google account to access your Genius Jnr account.
• Facebook Login: authentication via Facebook account to access your Genius Jnr account.
• Child safeguards: For child users, social login is disabled; SDKs are configured to minimize collection and to avoid personalized signals or cross-app tracking.

11. Data Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at [email protected] or by using the in-app deletion options (where available). We will honor requests unless retention is required by law. Typical processing time is up to 30 days.

Parents or legal guardians may request access to or deletion of their child’s information by emailing [email protected]. We may take reasonable steps to verify the identity and relationship of the requester to protect children’s privacy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Genius Jnr
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://geniusjnr.com

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post changes on this page and update the Last Updated date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.