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This policy explains how REG Institute ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our educational mobile application, website, and related services.
REG Institute is an education platform published by REG Institute ("we", "us", "our"). The app provides Education Shorts, study materials (videos, PDFs, text notes), current affairs updates, quizzes, and personalized learning tools.
This privacy policy describes what information we collect when you use the REG Institute mobile app (Android), website, and associated services. By downloading, accessing, or using REG Institute, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
If you download PDFs or videos for offline viewing, those files are stored locally on your device. We do not access those local files; they remain under your control.
REG Institute requests the following permissions to deliver educational features. Below we explain each permission and its purpose.
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You can revoke any permission via device settings. Core learning (viewing PDFs, watching shorts, reading current affairs) works without camera/microphone.
To keep REG Institute free, we may display ads from trusted networks. These partners may collect data for personalized ad experiences. Examples include:
We use analytics tools (e.g., Firebase Analytics) to understand which education shorts are most viewed, which PDFs are downloaded, and how current affairs features are used. Crashlytics helps us fix bugs rapidly.
You can opt out of personalized advertising anytime: Go to Android Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization. Alternatively, reset your Advertising ID. An in-app “Limit ad tracking” option will be added soon.
REG Institute includes links to external websites or embedded webviews for reference materials, current affairs deep-dives, or sample question banks. These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through REG Institute.
We retain your personal data (account info, saved notes, study progress, current affairs bookmarks) as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide the service. If you request account deletion, we will permanently delete your profile and associated data within 30–90 days, except where we are required to retain information for legal, security, or fraud prevention reasons (e.g., transaction records).
You can request deletion by contacting us at support@smartstudypoints.
We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption in transit (TLS), secure API endpoints, and restricted server access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by applicable laws.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your data include:
Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, India's DPDP Act), you may have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@smartstudypoints. We may verify your identity before processing the request.
REG Institute is intended for users aged 13 and above (or higher depending on local laws). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us to request removal.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or new features (e.g., new Edu Shorts formats or AI-based tools). We will notify users of material changes via an in-app notice or email (if you have provided one). The "Effective date" at the top of this page indicates the latest revision. Continued use of REG Institute after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, your data, or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out to us:
By using REG Institute, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described. If you disagree, please discontinue using the app and website.