Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Masterminds Staff App. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application on the Android platform.

Information We Collect

Account and Authentication Information

• User code (provided by your school)
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• One-Time Password (OTP) for initial verification
• Email (provided by your school)

Communication Data

• Messages and replies sent to parents via the message option in the drawer
• Real-time chat conversations with parents
• Chat history and message timestamps

Usage and Device Information

• Device information (device type, operating system version, device ID)
• Push notification preferences and delivery status

Permissions We Request

Our app requires the following permissions to function properly:

Internet Permission

Required to access school posts, communicate with parents, view the feed, and sync messages in real-time.

Push Notification Permission

Required to notify you when other administrators post new content or when you receive messages from parents.

Camera Permission

Required to capture photos or videos for sharing with school parents through feedback posts.

Storage Permissions (Read Media Images/Videos)

Required to access and share images and videos from your device gallery when communicating with school parents.

External Storage (Read/Write)

Required to save and access files, documents, and media content shared by your school.

Third Party Services

We use the following third-party service to provide and enhance our app's functionality:

Firebase (Google LLC)

We use Firebase services for the following purposes:

• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): To send push notifications about new posts, messages, and important updates from your school.
• Firebase Firestore Database: To enable real-time chat functionality between parents and school administrators, ensuring instant message delivery and synchronization.

Firebase may collect certain device and usage information to provide these services. This data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy

We do not share any financial information or sensitive personal data with Firebase beyond what is required for these services.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page, updating the "Last Updated" date, and sending you a push notification if appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us:

• Email: info@orisonsoftware.com