📘 NextGen Pro School – Student & Parent App
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
NextGen Pro School provides a mobile application designed to support school-managed academic communication and information access for students and their parents/guardians, under the supervision of authorized schools/ Institutions.
Protecting student and parent privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the rights of parents and users.
By using this app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Scope of the App
This app is intended for:
- Students enrolled in schools (typically ages 6–17)
- Parents or legal guardians acting on behalf of students
- Authorized school staff (limited administrative access)
🚫 Account Creation Restriction (IMPORTANT)
- The app does NOT allow self-registration or public account creation
- All accounts are created and provided by the school administration
- Login credentials are issued by the school to parents and students
- Account access and permissions are fully controlled by the school
All student access occurs under school authorization and parental involvement.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide school-related services.
A. Information Provided by Schools, Parents, or Students
1. Account & Identity Information
- Student name
- Parent/guardian name
- Email address
- Mobile number
- Student class, section, roll number
- School or institution name
📌 This information is:
- Provided or verified by the school
- Used only for identification and academic communication
- Not collected independently by the app
2. Academic & School Records (School-Controlled)
Authorized school staff may upload or manage:
- Attendance records
- Homework and assignments
- Exam marks and report cards
- Fee information (if enabled by the school)
- Transport-related updates
- Notices and announcements
📌 These records are owned, controlled, and managed by the school.
3. Uploaded Content (Optional)
Parents or students may upload:
- Assignment files (PDF, documents)
- Images related to schoolwork
- Profile photos
Uploads are used only for educational and school communication purposes.
3. Automatically Collected Information
A. Device & App Information
- Device model
- Operating system version
- App version
- Anonymous IP information (used only for security and abuse prevention)
🚫 The app does NOT collect:
- Precise GPS location
- Background location
- Analytics data
- Crash or behavioral tracking data
B. Notifications (Firebase Only)
The app uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) strictly to:
- Deliver homework and assignment notifications
- Send attendance, exam, and result alerts
- Share school announcements and notices
- Notify transport-related updates (if enabled by the school)
✔ No analytics
✔ No crash reporting
✔ No advertising
✔ No tracking
4. App Permissions
The app requests permissions only when required:
Camera
Used to:
- Upload homework or assignments
- Update profile pictures
Storage / Files
Used to:
- Upload or download school documents
- View homework, notices, and reports
Notifications
Used to:
- Send homework, attendance, exam, and school alerts
Location (Optional – Transport Feature Only)
If enabled by the school:
- Location data is used only to display school bus route progress
- ✔ No individual student tracking
- ✔ No real-time personal tracking
- ✔ No background location access
5. How We Use Information
We use collected information only to:
- Deliver academic information
- Enable parent–teacher communication
- Manage attendance, homework, and exams
- Display school announcements and notices
- Show transport status updates (if enabled)
- Ensure app security and reliability
🚫 We do not sell, rent, or trade user data
🚫 We do not use data for advertising or analytics
6. Data Sharing
Data is shared only with essential service providers required for app functionality, such as:
- Firebase (Authentication and Cloud Messaging only)
- Google Play Services
- Payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, if enabled by the school)
- Secure cloud hosting providers
🚫 No data is shared with advertisers or tracking services.
7. Children’s Privacy & Legal Compliance
We are committed to protecting children’s privacy:
- Student data is collected only with school authorization and parental involvement
- Data collection is limited strictly to educational and operational purposes
- No profiling, analytics, or targeted advertising is performed
This app complies with:
- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- GDPR requirements for minors
- Google Play Families & Children policies
8. User-Generated Content & Safety
Users may exchange limited school-related content such as:
- Messages
- Homework submissions
- Documents
For safety:
- Schools may monitor content
- Inappropriate use may result in restricted access
- Communication is strictly for academic purposes
9. Data Retention
Student and parent data is retained:
- While the school account remains active, or
- As required by school policy or legal obligations
Academic records are fully controlled by the school.
10. Data Deletion & Parental Rights
Parents and guardians have the right to:
- Review their child’s information
- Request corrections
- Request deletion of personal data (where permitted)
How to Request Deletion
📧 Email: developers@nextgenproschool.com
Include:
- Parent/guardian name
- Registered email or mobile number
- Student name and school
- Data you wish to delete
📌 Some academic records may require school approval.
Requests are processed within 7–30 business days.
11. External Links
The app may include links to school-related resources only.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on:
Continued use of the app indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
NextGen Pro School – Support Team
📧 developers@nextgenproschool.com
📍 Vijay Market, Dasuya
Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India – 144205