Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 14, 2026

AD2KART is a brand operated by Shriram Books Emporium, a proprietorship based in Maharashtra, India. In this Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, Refund & Cancellation Policy, and related website policies, “AD2KART”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Shriram Books Emporium operating the AD2KART platform.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how AD2KART ("we", "us", "the platform"), operated by Shriram Books Emporium, collects, uses and protects information when you use the Devika Prep Portal at ad2kart.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly (such as at sign-up) and information generated by your use of the portal (such as practice activity). We do not knowingly collect more information than is reasonably necessary to provide and improve the portal.

3. Account Information

At sign-up, we collect your name, mobile number and email address. Your email is used for account access and password-reset purposes.

4. Student Learning/Performance Data

We store your practice attempts, mock test scores, bookmarks, mistakes and progress history so the portal can show your performance over time. This data is used solely to support your learning experience on the portal.

5. How We Use Personal Data

To create and manage your account
To provide access to the portal based on your trial or subscription status
To show your practice and performance history
To respond to support requests

6. Authentication

Account sign-up and login are handled using Firebase Authentication (a Google service). We do not store your password ourselves.

7. Firebase / Google Cloud Services

Your account information and learning data are stored using Firebase (Firestore), a Google Cloud service. Google's own privacy and security practices apply to how this data is stored; for details, refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

8. Payment Processing (Razorpay)

Subscription payments are processed through Razorpay. We do not store your card, UPI or bank details — these are handled directly by Razorpay in accordance with its own privacy and security policies.

9. Hosting (Hostinger)

This website is hosted using Hostinger. Hostinger's own privacy and security practices apply to hosting-related data.

10. Cookies / Similar Technologies

The portal may use your browser's local storage to save preferences (such as theme and font size) and your progress data on your device. We do not currently use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

11. Data Retention

We retain your account and learning data for as long as your account remains active, or as otherwise required to comply with applicable law.

12. Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. We will process such requests within a reasonable time, subject to any applicable legal or record-keeping requirements.

13. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including relying on the security infrastructure provided by Firebase, Razorpay and Hostinger. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us via the Contact page.

15. Children's/Minor Students' Data

Many of our students preparing for NATA/B.Arch entrance exams may be minors. Where a student using the portal is a minor, use of the portal should be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

By enabling a minor student to sign up for and use the portal, the parent or guardian is deemed to have reviewed and consented to this Privacy Policy on the student's behalf.

17. Third-Party Service Providers

We rely on the following third-party service providers: Firebase/Google Cloud (authentication and data storage), Razorpay (payments), and Hostinger (hosting). Each operates under its own privacy policy.

18. Data Breach Handling

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will take reasonable steps to investigate and address the issue, and to notify affected users, subject to applicable law.

19. Grievance / Contact Mechanism

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at shrirambooks@gmail.com or 9822641098, or write to us at Khaitan Chowk, Shegaon – 444203, Maharashtra, India.

20. Policy Updates

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