Notice for Google Play Reviewers & Users: This Privacy Policy governs the VidyaByte Student mobile application (Package: com.vidyabyte.student) operated by VidyaByte Technologies. We strictly protect your privacy, never monetize your personal data, and implement full encryption for all transactions.
1. Information We Collect
When you use the VidyaByte Student app to manage your study library membership, seat allotment, and automated gate entry, we collect the following minimum necessary categories of information:
- Personal Information: Your Full Name, Mobile Number, registered Library Identifier, and optional Profile Photo (used strictly for visual identification on the entrance gate terminal).
- Membership & Allotment Data: Your enrolled study shift (e.g., Morning, Evening, 24 Hours), assigned desk number, plan validity start and expiry dates.
- Attendance Records: Time and date timestamps when you scan the official library entrance desk QR code to enter or exit the library facility.
- Payment Information: Transaction IDs, receipt numbers, and payment status when you renew your membership. Note: All credit/debit card, net-banking, and UPI credentials are processed directly by PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant gateway (Razorpay). VidyaByte never accesses or stores card details, CVVs, or UPI PINs.
2. App Permissions & Justifications
In full compliance with Google Play Store Developer Policies, VidyaByte requests only necessary permissions:
- Camera (
android.permission.CAMERA): Required exclusively for scanning the dynamic attendance QR code displayed at the library desk or gate terminal to record your daily attendance and release the gate solenoid lock. We do NOT record or transmit video feeds.
- Internet & Network State: Required to securely communicate with the library cloud database and verify active membership validity.
- Notifications (Optional): Required to alert you before your membership expires and notify you of library announcements or emergency holidays.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used solely to provide and improve your library experience:
- Verifying your identity at the library entrance and unlocking the access turnstile/gate.
- Managing your assigned desk and notifying you of renewal deadlines.
- Generating official GST/tax-compliant fee payment receipts and admission slips.
- Displaying your monthly attendance statistics and library notices.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or advertising networks. Your data is shared strictly with:
- Your Enrolled Library Administration: Only the specific library owner/staff where you registered can view your seat and attendance records. Cross-library data access is strictly prevented by cryptographic tenant isolation.
- Razorpay Software Pvt Ltd: For secure processing of digital renewal payments under RBI and PCI-DSS standards.
5. Data Security & Storage
We deploy bank-grade security protocols to protect your personal information:
- All data transmissions between the mobile app and server are protected with 256-bit TLS/HTTPS encryption (Data in Transit).
- All database tables enforce Supabase Row-Level Security (RLS) preventing unauthorized cross-tenant access (Data at Rest).
- Automated anti-tampering and CSRF defenses to shield student payment tokens.
6. Account Deletion & Data Retention
In accordance with Google Play's 2024+ Account Deletion policy, you have the right to request deletion of your account and personal information at any time:
- In-App Deletion: Open VidyaByte Student > Profile > Security & Legal > tap Delete Account & Data.
- Web Deletion Portal: You can submit a deletion request online without the app by visiting our Account Deletion Page.
Upon request, your student profile, photos, and login credentials will be immediately deactivated and expunged within 30 days, except for financial transaction receipts that we are legally required to retain under applicable Indian taxation laws.
7. Children's Privacy
Our app is intended for students and researchers. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection, please contact our Data Protection Officer: