Privacy Policy for EO App (Mobile
App)
This privacy policy governs your use of
the software applications (“Applications”) for mobile devices that was hosted
at NIC e-Gov Mobile App Store in Google Play. The
Applications mainly provide eGovernance Services
delivery and intends to provide better citizen services by the government. The
contents published on these Applications were provided by the concerned
Ministries/Departments of Government of India or the allied government
establishment. This information provided through these applications may not
have any legal sanctity and are for general reference only, unless otherwise
specified. However, every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable
information through these applications. Users are advised to verify the
correctness of the facts published here from the concerned authorities. Neither
National Informatics Centre nor Government of India and its allied
establishments will not be responsible for the accuracy and correctness of the
contents available in these applications.
User Provided Information:
The Applications may obtain the
information you provide when you download and register the Application.
Registration is optional. However, please keep in mind that you may not be able
to use some of the features offered by an Application unless you register.
When you register and use the
Application, you generally provide (a) your name, email address, age, user
name, password and other registration information; (b) download or use
applications from us; (c) information you provide when you contact us for help;
(d) credit card information for use of the service, and; (e) information you
enter into our system when using the Application, such as contact information
and other details.
The information you provided may be
used to contact you from time to time to provide you with important information
and required notices.
Automatically Collected Information :
In addition, the Application may
collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the
type of mobile device you use, your mobile devices unique device ID, the IP
address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile
Internet browsers you use, and information about the way you use the
Application.
When you visit the mobile application,
it may use GPS technology (or other similar technology) to determine your
current location in order to determine the city you are located within and
display a location map. The location information may be sent to authorities for
taking necessary actions and making policy decisions.
If you do not want the app to use your
location for the purposes set forth above, you should turn off the location
services for the mobile application located in your account settings or in your
mobile phone settings and/or within the mobile application. However, if the
service provided by the Application requires the location services using GPS
technology, such services offered by the application will not be available for
you.
We may disclose User provided and Automatically Collected Information:
You can stop all collection of
information by the Application easily by uninstalling the Application. You may
use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile
device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.
Data Retention Policy, Managing Your Information
We will retain User provided data for
as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. We
will retain Automatically Collected information also for a reasonable period of
time depending on the nature of application and thereafter may store it in
aggregate. Please note that some or all of the User Provided Data may be
required in order for the Application to function properly.
Misuse by Non Targeted Users
All mobile apps are meant for use by
the targeted audience only. Misuse by non-targeted users should be prevented by
owner of the mobile.
Security
We are concerned about safeguarding the
confidentiality of your information. We provide physical, electronic, and
procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For
example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and
contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or
improve our Application. Please be aware that, although we endeavour to provide
reasonable security for information we process and maintain,
no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from
time to time for any reason. We will notify you of any changes to our Privacy
Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy here. You are advised to consult this
Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval
of all changes. You can check the history of this policy by clicking here.
Your Consent
By using the Application, you are consenting to our processing of your
information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application,
or have questions about our practices, please contact us via email at persinfotech@nic.in