Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 6, 2025

1. Information We Collect

When you use Pathshala, we collect the following information:

• Phone number (for account creation and OTP verification)
• Email address and name (if you sign in with Google)
• Listening history and progress (to provide "Continue Listening" features)
• Device information (device model, OS version, for app compatibility)
• Payment information (processed securely by Razorpay; we do not store card details)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To provide personalized content recommendations
• To process subscription payments via Razorpay
• To send important notifications about your account or subscription
• To improve our app and services

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on cloud servers. We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission. Payment processing is handled entirely by Razorpay — we never store your card or bank details.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Razorpay (payment processing)
• Firebase (authentication and analytics)
• Google Cloud (data storage)
• Facebook SDK (app analytics)

5. Your Rights

You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us. You can also update your profile information within the app at any time.

6. Children's Privacy

Pathshala is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: support@pathshala.app