Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Jan 8 2024

Awans Smart Solutions Private Limited built the Patrolling app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Awans Smart Solutions Private Limited at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service.

If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which are accessible at Patrolling unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collection and Use

For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to phone number, password, user location, camera . The information that we request will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy.

The app does use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Link to the privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app

Google Play Services

Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.

This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third-party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.

1. Information We Collect

a. Location Data: The app collects and stores GPS coordinates to track patrol routes within forest areas.

b. Photos: Images are captured and stored for documenting patrolling activities.

c. User Information: The app collects and stores user data such as usernames and encrypted passwords for authentication purposes.

d.Camera: Our device may prompt for 'Group Photo' permission when you engage with the Patrolling feature to document activities. We exclusively access photos/videos from your device when you explicitly activate the Camera permission for this purpose. Rest assured, we don’t collect any media from your device without your direct consent to use the Camera.

2. How We Use Collected Information

a. Data Usage: Information collected is solely utilized for patrolling forest areas, ensuring security, and enhancing app functionality.

b. Data Sharing: User data is not shared with third parties unless required by law or necessary for app functionality (e.g., sharing with authorized personnel for forest management).

3. Data Storage and Security

a. Storage: Collected data is stored locally on the user's device using secure methods and encrypted before transmission to our servers.

b. Security Measures: We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard user data against unauthorized access or disclosure.

4. Data Transmission

Data collected is transmitted to our servers when the device is online. All transmissions are encrypted to maintain data integrity and protect user privacy.

5. User Control and Access

Users have control over their data. They can delete stored data within the app or request removal of data from our servers.

6. Third-Party Services

Our app, Patrolling App, utilizes various third-party services to provide specific functionalities. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these services to understand how their data is handled when interacting with these components.

List of Third-Party Services and Their Purposes:

Expo:

Purpose: Expo provides a suite of services including location, image handling, and background tasks utilized within our app.

React Native Maps:

Purpose: Responsible for displaying maps within the application.

Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the privacy policies of these third-party services to comprehend how their data may be collected, used, or shared when interacting with these components within our app.

7. Compliance

Our app complies with relevant privacy laws and regulations concerning data collection, storage, and usage.

Children’s Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do the necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

This policy is effective as of 2024-01-08

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]