1. Introduction

Welcome to GKPK: GK Quiz & Current Affairs 2026 (“App”, “we”, “us”, “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this policy carefully. By downloading, installing, or using this App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Purpose: GKPK is a comprehensive general knowledge and current affairs learning platform designed for students, competitive exam aspirants, and professionals in India and globally who want to stay updated with current events and enhance their GK knowledge.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Registration: Email address, password, username, and profile information (optional)
• User Profile: Name, age, educational background, exam preparation status (if applicable), preferred GK categories (history, science, current affairs, etc.)
• Payment Information: Billing details for premium subscriptions (processed securely via RevenueCat and Google Play Billing; we do not directly store credit card data)
• Feedback & Support: Messages, quiz feedback, feature suggestions, bug reports, and general inquiries via in-app forms or email
• User-Generated Content: Bookmarked questions, personal notes, quiz attempts, answer explanations saved, and study lists created within the App
• Quiz Responses: Your answers to GK questions, time taken per question, category preferences, and performance data

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, OS version, unique device identifier (UUID), app version, device manufacturer, screen resolution
• Usage Analytics: Screens viewed, quiz categories attempted, questions answered, time spent in app, features accessed, category preferences (collected via analytics SDKs)
• Learning Patterns: Quiz completion rates, average scores by category, weak topics, learning streaks, and progression through content
• Crash Reports: Error logs, app crashes, performance metrics, and technical diagnostic data
• Location Data: None collected by the App directly (your device location is NOT accessed)
• Camera/Photos/Contacts: Not accessed. Your phone’s private data remains protected

2.3 Third-Party SDKs & Data Collection

The App integrates the following SDKs for specific purposes:

• Google AdMob: Displays advertisements; collects advertising ID, device info, and user interaction with ads. Ads are served based on app usage patterns (non-personalized by default)
• RevenueCat: Manages in-app subscriptions; processes app-level purchase, entitlement, and subscription data
• Google Analytics (Firebase): Tracks app usage patterns, user flows, content engagement, and crash reports to enhance user experience
• Google Play Services: Handles authentication, in-app billing, Play Store licensing, and device identifiers

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them:

• Google Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat Privacy Policy

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: Creating and maintaining your account, syncing quiz progress, storing bookmarks, saving notes, and delivering personalized GK learning content
• Content Personalization: Recommending relevant GK topics based on your interests, identifying weak areas, suggesting targeted quizzes, and curating current affairs content aligned with your learning goals
• Performance Analytics: Providing detailed quiz performance reports, category-wise scores, time analysis, mistake tracking, and learning progress visualization
• Current Affairs Updates: Delivering personalized news digests, daily current affairs alerts, topic-specific updates based on your preferences (if opted in)
• Monetization:
  • Serving targeted advertisements via AdMob based on GK category interests (non-personalized by default for privacy)
  • Processing subscription payments for premium features (ad-free experience, advanced quizzes, detailed explanations, offline access)
  • Analyzing revenue metrics and subscription trends to improve premium offerings
• Analytics & Improvement: Understanding how users interact with GK content, identifying popular topics, improving question quality, updating outdated current affairs content, and optimizing app performance
• Customer Support: Responding to support requests, troubleshooting technical issues, answering GK-related queries, and sending transactional notifications (purchase confirmations, password resets, account updates)
• Security & Compliance: Detecting fraudulent subscriptions, preventing app abuse, enforcing Terms of Service, protecting intellectual property, and meeting legal obligations
• Marketing (with Consent): Sending email updates about new quizzes, current affairs topics, premium features, seasonal offers, or educational content (only if you opt in). You can unsubscribe anytime

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

4.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your learning data and personal information remain confidential.

4.2 We DO Share Data With:

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting providers (for data storage), analytics platforms, payment processors (RevenueCat, Google Play), and customer support tools who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements
• Advertising Partners: Google AdMob receives device ID, advertising ID, and app interaction data (non-personalized ads by default). Ad networks use this data for ad frequency capping, fraud detection, and campaign performance
• Subscription Management: RevenueCat receives subscription data, transaction IDs, and entitlement information necessary to manage premium features and billing
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, government request, or judicial proceedings, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations
• Business Transfers: If the App or our business is acquired, merged, restructured, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change
• Safety & Fraud: If we detect fraud, abuse, or security threats, we may share relevant information with law enforcement or security agencies

4.3 Links to Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to external websites, news portals, government resources, or educational platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

4.4 Anonymized & Aggregated Data

We may use anonymized, aggregated data (unable to identify you personally) for research, content improvement, benchmark analysis, and public reports without any restrictions. For example: “45% of users prefer history quizzes” or “Current affairs content has 60% higher engagement.”

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data stored on our servers is encrypted using industry-standard encryption algorithms
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed using strong hashing algorithms (bcrypt, PBKDF2) and never stored in plain text
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel with legitimate business needs can access your personal data. Access is logged and monitored
• Regular Security Audits: We periodically review our security practices, conduct vulnerability assessments, and update defenses against emerging threats
• Payment Security: All payment information is processed by secure third-party processors (RevenueCat, Google Play) with PCI-DSS compliance

Important: While we use reasonable security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. To protect your account:

• Use a strong, unique password (at least 8 characters with mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols)
• Enable two-factor authentication if available
• Do not share your password with anyone
• Keep your device and app updated with latest security patches
• Log out when using shared devices

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the App and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data & Profile: Retained while your account is active and for 180 days after account deletion (then permanently erased from our systems)
• Quiz Responses & Learning History: Retained to allow you to review past attempts and track progress. Deleted upon your request or account deletion
• Bookmarks & Notes: Retained as long as your account exists; deleted when you remove them or delete your account
• Payment Records & Invoices: Retained for 7 years to comply with Indian GST, income tax, and financial regulations
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized analytics may be retained indefinitely for service improvement and research
• Crash/Error Logs: Typically retained for 30–90 days then deleted
• Support Tickets & Communications: Retained for 1 year for reference, then archived or deleted
• Advertising Data: Retained per Google AdMob and RevenueCat policies (typically 6–24 months)

You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time (see Your Rights & Choices).

7. Your Rights & Choices

7.1 Access & Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a portable, machine-readable format. This includes your account info, quiz history, scores, and notes. Contact us with your request, and we will provide it within 30 days.

7.2 Correction & Updates

You can update or correct your account information (name, email, profile details, category preferences) directly in the App settings → Account → Edit Profile, or by contacting support.

7.3 Deletion & Opt-Out

• Account Deletion: You can delete your account in App settings → Account → Delete Account. This removes your profile, quiz history, bookmarks, notes, and all personal data from our systems within 180 days
• Quiz History Deletion: Delete individual quiz attempts in your progress history, or request complete history deletion via support
• Email Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails via the unsubscribe link in any email or App settings → Notifications → Promotional Emails
• Current Affairs Alerts: Turn off current affairs notifications in App settings → Notifications → Daily Updates
• Personalized Ads: Adjust ad preferences in Google Settings (Settings → Google → Manage your Google Account → Data & Privacy → Ad Settings) or disable personalized ads in your device’s advertising settings
• Analytics Opt-Out: Disable analytics in App settings → Privacy → Analytics. Note: This may reduce personalization features and prevent us from identifying app issues

7.4 Data Subject Rights (India)

Under Indian data protection principles, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we hold and why
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of data (with exceptions for legal/contractual obligations)
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability in a structured format

7.5 Grievance Redressal

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or our App has violated your privacy, you can file a grievance with us:

• Send a detailed complaint to privacy@gkpk.com with “PRIVACY GRIEVANCE” in the subject line
• Include: your account email, date of issue, description of violation, and desired resolution
• We will respond within 30 days with an investigation report or resolution

7.6 Escalation & Data Protection Authority

If you’re unsatisfied with our response or want to escalate, you may:

• File a complaint with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in)
• Contact your state’s Cyber Crime Cell or Police Commissionerate
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction

8. Children’s Privacy

The GKPK app is suitable for users aged 13 and above. It’s popular among school students (grades 9–12), college students, and competitive exam aspirants.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information, we will immediately delete such data and notify the parent/guardian.

For users aged 13–18 in jurisdictions with stricter child privacy laws:

• Parental consent may be required for account creation and data processing
• Parents/guardians can request to review, update, or delete a child’s data
• We limit data collection and processing for children (no behavioral advertising, limited analytics)

9. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, new features, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via in-app notification, email (if registered), or notification banner
• Request your explicit consent if the changes materially increase data collection or usage (as required by law)

Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly, especially when new features are launched.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Additional Information (India)

For users in India:

• This App complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000, Information Technology Rules, 2000, and IT Rules 2011 (as amended)
• We maintain records of data processing activities per IT Rules 2000 Rule 8
• Personal data processing is based on lawful grounds: your consent, contractual necessity (subscription), legitimate interest (service improvement), or legal compliance (tax/GST)
• We have appointed a Grievance Officer to handle user complaints and ensure compliance with IT Rules
• For complaints, you can reach out to: grievance@gkpk.com

Data Processing & Transparency

Lawful Basis for Data Processing:

• Consent: Account creation, quiz responses, analytics, marketing emails (explicit opt-in)
• Contract: Subscription delivery, payment processing, feature access, customer support
• Legal Obligation: Tax/GST compliance, fraud prevention, law enforcement compliance
• Legitimate Interest: Service improvement, security, analytics, fraud detection, user experience optimization

International Users

If you’re using this App from outside India, this Privacy Policy applies. However, data privacy laws vary by country. We recommend reviewing your local data protection laws. By using this App, you consent to our privacy practices as described in this policy.