Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CodingMSTR ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Final Year Projects & Viva mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and disclosed when you use our mobile application.

By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The App is designed with an offline-first and privacy-conscious architecture. The following data is stored locally on your device using secure local preferences:

• Student Workspaces & Notes: Project titles, problem statements, objectives, timelines, milestone tracking, and task checklists.
• Document Templates: Editable Markdown drafts for project proposals, synopses, and reports.
• Viva Practice Answers: Answers recorded during viva voce practice sessions.
• Bookmarks & Folders: Saved projects and user-created organizational folders.
• Reading Preferences: Theme choices (dark/light), low-data mode preferences, and reduce-motion settings.

You can export a JSON backup of your local student data at any time or permanently delete all local data using the "Delete local student data" option in Settings.

3. Information Collected Automatically by Third Parties

To provide, support, and monetize the App without gating study features, we integrate third-party SDKs that may collect technical and device identifiers:

A. Google AdMob & User Messaging Platform (UMP)

We use Google AdMob to display non-disruptive advertisements (interstitial and optional rewarded ads). Google AdMob may collect:

• Device identifiers (such as Google Advertising ID / GAID).
• IP address and coarse location data.
• App interaction and ad performance metrics (impressions, clicks, error logs).

You can manage personalized ad consent at any time via the "Ad privacy choices" section inside the App Settings or pause interstitial ads for 30 minutes by watching an optional rewarded ad.

For more information on Google’s privacy practices, please review the Google Privacy Policy and Google Ad Policies.

B. YouTube Video Player

Some project pages offer embedded YouTube video demonstrations. When you load or play an embedded video, YouTube (Google LLC) may collect viewing data according to the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

4. App Permissions

The App requests only the minimum required permissions to function properly:

• android.permission.INTERNET: To fetch updated project catalogues, view demos, and serve ads.
• android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To monitor connectivity and support offline mode.
• com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID: To support advertising and analytics on Android 13+ devices.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Since your study data is stored locally on your device, you maintain full control over its lifecycle:

• Instant Data Deletion: You can wipe all local bookmarks, workspaces, documents, and ad counters at any time via Settings > Delete local student data.
• App Uninstallation: Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored data from your device.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)

The App is intended for university students, college researchers, and software engineering learners aged 13 and above (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

7. Academic Integrity & Educational Disclaimer

All projects, templates, and viva questions are provided for educational review and baseline guidance. We encourage students to build, understand, and attribute all work in accordance with their university or institution's honor code and academic guidelines.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@codingmstr.com
• Website: https://codingmstr.com/contact