Privacy Policy for Aether

Effective Date:11 June 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Aether ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use Aether.

2. Information We Collect

a. Account Information

When you sign in using Google Sign-In, we may collect:

Name
Email Address
Google Profile Photo (if available)

b. User Content

Aether may store user-created data such as:

Notes
To-do Tasks
Attendance Records
Study Timer Data
Productivity Statistics

c. Device and Usage Information

To improve app performance, we may collect limited technical information such as device type, operating system, crash reports, and usage statistics.

d. Advertising Data

Aether uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect advertising identifiers and device information according to Google's advertising policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

Provide and maintain app features
Synchronize user data securely
Authenticate users using Google Sign-In and Firebase Authentication
Improve app performance and user experience
Display advertisements through Google AdMob

4. Data Storage and Security

User data is stored using Firebase services provided by Google. We take reasonable measures to protect user information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

5. SRM Attendance Sync Feature

Aether includes an optional feature that allows users to fetch attendance information from the SRM University portal.

Users voluntarily enter their SRM portal credentials.
Credentials are used only to access the user's attendance information.
Attendance data is fetched and displayed within the application.
Aether is not affiliated with or endorsed by SRM University.

6. Third-Party Services

Aether may use the following services:

Google Sign-In
Firebase Authentication
Firebase Firestore
Firebase Storage
Google AdMob

These services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Aether is intended for students and general users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent where required.

8. User Rights

Users may:

Access their stored information
Delete their account where supported
Stop using the application at any time

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page along with an updated effective date.

10. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their Aether account and associated data. To submit a deletion request, please visit our account deletion page:

https://sharadmathur-sherking.github.io/aether-delete-account/

Upon verification, we will delete the user's account and associated data within a reasonable period, unless retention is required by law or for security purposes.

11. Usage Access Information

If granted by the user, Aether may access app usage statistics and information about installed applications to provide screen time tracking, productivity insights, app categorization, and study analytics. This information is processed locally on the user's device unless otherwise stated.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: atharvamathur2905@gmail.com