Privacy Policy for Van Vihar Bhopal Mobile App

Effective Date: 26-Jul-2023

At Van Vihar Bhopal, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use mobile application Van Vihar Bhopal developed by Van Vihar National Park Bhopal available on the Google Play Store. By using the Van Vihar Bhopal App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect:

1.1. Personal Information:

To enhance your experience with our App, we may collect certain personal information from you. When you create an account, we require your mobile phone number for the purpose of login and account authentication.

1.2. Usage Information:

We may collect non-personal information related to your interactions with the App, such as device information (including device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers), app usage data, and logs.

2. How We Use Your Information:

2.1. Authentication and Account Management:

Your mobile phone number is collected solely for the purpose of authenticating your account and enabling you to log in securely to the Van Vihar Bhopal App.

2.2. Improving App Experience:

We may analyze the non-personal usage information to understand how users interact with our App. This helps us identify and rectify potential issues, improve the user interface, and optimize the overall App experience.

3. Data Retention:

We will retain your personal information (mobile phone number) for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

4. Data Security:

We take data security seriously and employ industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, please understand that no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services:

We do not share your personal information with third-party services or individuals, except as required to comply with legal obligations or to facilitate the normal functioning of the App. We may use third-party services to help us analyze App usage or improve our services, but these service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not allowed to use the information for any other purpose.

6. Children's Privacy:

The Van Vihar Bhopal App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it from our servers.

7. Changes to Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates. Your continued use of the App after changes are made will signify your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

8. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us by mail to fdvanvnp.bpl@mp.gov.in.

By using the Van Vihar Bhopal App, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your personal information.