SmartByte

SmartByte stores your reading progress, quiz scores, XP points, badges, and profile information locally on your device using AsyncStorage.

The only data sent to the cloud is your leaderboard display name, country flag, profile image, and XP score — used solely to display the Global Leaderboard feature. No other personal data is collected or shared with third parties.

When you set a profile picture and join the Global Leaderboard, your profile image is uploaded to Firebase Cloud Storage (Google LLC) to display alongside your leaderboard entry.

If you do not join the leaderboard, your profile picture remains stored locally on your device only and is never uploaded to any server.

SmartByte uses Firebase, a service provided by Google LLC, for the following features:

• Firestore — stores global leaderboard entries (name, flag, XP, profile image URL)
• Firebase Cloud Storage — stores profile images for leaderboard participants
• Firebase Analytics — anonymous usage analytics to improve the app

Firebase may collect anonymous usage data and device identifiers as described in Google's privacy policies.

• Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase Privacy Information

SmartByte displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may use your device's advertising ID to show relevant ads and measure ad performance.

You can opt out of personalised ads at any time: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation.

• AdMob Privacy Policy
• Google Advertising Policies

SmartByte participates in affiliate advertising programmes including the Amazon Associates Programme and may participate in similar programmes (such as Daraz Affiliate) in the future.

When you tap a "Shop Related Products" link within the app, you may be directed to third-party shopping websites. If you make a purchase through these links, SmartByte may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

These affiliate links do not affect the content or objectivity of our articles.

SmartByte Pro subscribers can access Deep Learn links within articles. These links open external websites, primarily Wikipedia and educational resources, in your device's browser.

SmartByte is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

• Wikipedia Privacy Policy

• Camera Roll / Photo Library — only when you choose to set a profile picture
• Advertising ID (AD_ID) — used by Google AdMob to serve relevant advertisements
• Notifications — only for optional daily learning reminders
• Internet Access — required for leaderboard sync, ads, and Deep Learn links

No other permissions are requested. All core learning features work fully offline.

SmartByte is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through our app, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information.

This privacy policy may be updated when the app is updated with new features. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.

Continued use of SmartByte after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.