Privacy Policy for KaKa Van

Last Updated: November 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to KaKa Van ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your Name, Email Address, and Phone Number via Google Sign-In or Phone Authentication.
• Profile Data: We may collect a profile picture if you choose to provide one.

2.2 Student and Transaction Data

• Student Details: We store information you enter about students, including names, class details, and parent contact information.
• Financial Records: We record transaction details, payment history, and receipt data to generate reports and manage dues.

2.3 Device and Usage Information

• Device Identifiers: We may collect device IDs or tokens (e.g., Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens) to send you push notifications about updates or reminders.
• App Usage: We collect anonymous usage data to understand how the app is used and to improve performance.

2.4 Permissions

• Contacts: We may request access to your contacts to help you easily add students or share reports.
• Storage/Files: We require access to your device's storage to save and share PDF receipts and reports.
• Notifications: We request permission to send you alerts regarding payments and app updates.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To manage student records, track payments, and generate receipts.
• Authentication: To verify your identity and secure your account.
• Communication: To send you important notifications, such as payment reminders or app updates.
• Improvement: To analyze app usage and fix bugs.
• Backup: To sync your data across devices using cloud services.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Cloud Storage: Your data is securely stored on Google Firebase (Firestore), a cloud computing service provided by Google.
• Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• Third-Party Services: We use third-party services like Google Firebase for authentication, database, and notification services. These providers have their own privacy policies.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• No Sale of Data: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View the personal and student data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct any inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your account and associated data. Please contact us to initiate this process.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for use by school administrators, van drivers, or parents managing school logistics. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

8. 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 on this page or through the app.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: nanaosuresh8@gmail.com