Privacy Policy for Parcha
Effective date: 24 October 2026
Parcha (Android package: com.masterfulcode.parcha) is an independent exam preparation app. This Privacy Policy explains how Parcha handles information when you use the app, download content, make purchases, or contact us. In this policy, "we", "us", and "our" mean the team responsible for Parcha.
Privacy and support contact: masterfulcode@gmail.com
1. Study information stored on your device
Parcha works without creating a Parcha online account. The app stores your study profile and activity locally to provide its features. This can include your chosen name, exam or job target, target date, study preferences, plans, answers, attempts, scores, mistakes, bookmarks, revision information, streaks, saved tests, and app settings.
We do not operate an online account service that uploads your personal study history or synchronizes it between your devices. Downloading new question content is separate from uploading your study activity.
Android backup and device-transfer services may copy eligible app data according to your device, Google account, and backup settings. This means locally stored information may also be included in backups managed by your device or backup provider.
2. Content downloads and technical information
The app connects to our Firebase Hosting content service to check for and download available question packs, corrections, and reading content. Hosting and network providers may process technical request information, such as your IP address, requested file, and request time, to deliver content, secure their services, and operate their infrastructure.
Downloaded content is stored on your device for offline use. Content availability can change as packs are added, corrected, archived, or removed. We do not require your personal study history to deliver these files.
3. Advertising and privacy choices
Parcha may display advertisements in its free version when advertising is enabled. Some releases or configurations have advertising disabled. Where ads are enabled, Parcha uses Google AdMob and Google's User Messaging Platform to manage applicable advertising privacy choices.
Google's advertising services may process IP addresses, approximate location inferred from IP addresses, advertising and other device identifiers, ad interactions, and diagnostic information. These services use information to deliver and measure ads, prevent fraud, and operate and improve their services. The data processed depends on the SDK, configuration, consent choices, and applicable law. Non-personalized or limited ads may still involve technical data processing.
Where required, advertising consent or privacy choices are presented through Google's consent tools. You can revisit advertising privacy options in app Settings when available, and manage your advertising identifier through Android settings. Parcha Pro removes in-app advertisements while your Pro entitlement is active; content downloads and purchase verification can still require network connections.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
How Google uses information from apps using its services: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
4. Purchases and purchase restoration
Optional Parcha Pro purchases are processed through Google Play Billing. Google handles payment credentials. Parcha does not receive or store your full payment card number or card security code.
The app processes purchase information supplied by Google Play, such as product identifiers, purchase status, transaction or purchase identifiers, and verification information, to validate purchases, acknowledge transactions, and restore access. It stores the resulting Pro access status locally. Google may also make order information available to us through developer payment and order-management tools for support, refunds, fraud prevention, and accounting.
Deleting app data does not cancel or refund a Google Play purchase. Purchase records and payment information held by Google are subject to Google's terms and retention practices.
5. Support and content reports
If you email us, we receive your email address, message, and any attachments or information you choose to send. Content reports may include the question or article identifier, displayed content, report reason, app version, and your written note. You can review the message in your email app before sending it. Opening the report dialog does not automatically send an email.
We use this information to respond, investigate issues, correct content, and maintain the app. Please do not send passwords, payment card details, or other unnecessary sensitive information.
6. Permissions and notifications
Parcha uses internet access and network status to download updates and support online features such as purchases and, where enabled, ads. On supported Android versions, notification permission is requested for reminders and test-related alerts. You can deny or revoke notification permission and change reminder settings. Disabling notifications does not remove your saved study data.
Parcha does not request Android permissions to read your contacts, microphone, camera, or precise GPS location for its preparation features. Third-party services may infer a general location from an IP address as described above.
7. Information sharing and service providers
We do not sell your locally stored study profile or personal study history. Information may be processed by Google services used for hosting, advertising, consent, payments, email, and device backup as described in this policy. We may disclose information available to us when reasonably necessary to comply with legal obligations, address fraud or security issues, or protect users and our rights.
Service providers may process information outside your country under their own service terms and privacy safeguards.
8. Retention, deletion, and your choices
Local study data remains on your device until removed by you, the operating system, or an app data-management operation. To remove local app data, use Android Settings > Apps > Parcha > Storage > Clear storage/data, or uninstall the app. This removes saved preparation data and can be irreversible. Android backups may remain or restore data depending on your backup settings; manage those separately through your device or backup provider.
We retain support messages and transaction information available to us only for as long as reasonably needed for support, dispute resolution, security, accounting, or legal obligations. To request access, correction, or deletion of information you have sent us, email masterfulcode@gmail.com. We may need to verify the request and may retain information where legally required. We cannot remotely delete data held only on your phone or erase Google's records on your behalf.
Parcha does not currently provide a separate online user-account registration system. Your Google account is managed by Google, not by Parcha. Depending on your location, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable law.
9. Security
We use Android app storage protections and HTTPS connections for our content service. Google services apply their own security measures. No device, storage system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure. Protect your phone and Google account and keep your software updated.
10. Children
Parcha is intended for competitive-exam candidates and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact masterfulcode@gmail.com so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
11. External websites and this policy page
Links in the app may open third-party websites or apps, which have their own privacy policies. If you view this policy on Blogger, Google may process website-visit information and cookies under its policies. Such website processing is separate from Parcha's local study storage.
12. Independent preparation app
Parcha is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by PPSC, FPSC, or any government body. Preparation material is provided for learning. Verify official exam notices, eligibility requirements, and application details with the relevant commission.
13. Policy changes and contact
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the app or our data practices. The updated policy will show a revised effective date. Where required, we will provide additional notice or request consent for material changes.
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact masterfulcode@gmail.com and include "Parcha Privacy" in the subject line.