The Privacy Policy for the Desh Ka Prakriti Prikshan App, developed under the guidelines of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), complies with the Digital Data Protection Act, 2023 (DDPA). This ensures that all personal data collection, processing, and storage align with legal standards for user privacy and data security in the digital era.
This Privacy Policy outlines how user data is collected, stored, and used in accordance with the DDPA 2023, emphasizing transparency, user control, and data protection. Data Collection: Personal Data: Includes name, email, demographic details (age, gender), and preferences provided by the user during registration or app use. Sensitive Data: Includes optional location data required for providing localized environmental information and nature insights. Children’s Data: Users under 18 are not allowed to use the app without parental consent, ensuring compliance with child data protection laws. Purpose Limitation: Data is only collected and used for specified purposes, such as personalized content, environmental data, or app improvements. Lawful Basis for Data Processing: Personal data is processed based on explicit user consent, the performance of a contract (app functionality), or legitimate interest (e.g., analytics), ensuring compliance with DDPA. Consent Management: Users are informed of data collection and have the option to opt in or out at any time. Consent is granular, allowing users to choose specific data to share, like opting in for location services or opting out of marketing communications. Withdrawal of Consent: Users can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the legality of previous data processing. Data Usage: Personal and sensitive data are used for providing services like environmental insights, location-based nature information, app functionality improvements, and personalized notifications (if consented). Non-personal data (e.g., device type, OS) is used for analytics to improve app performance and user experience. Data Sharing and Third-Party Involvement: Data is shared with third-party service providers (e.g., cloud services, analytics platforms) only as necessary for app functions. No Sale of Personal Data: The app does not sell user data to advertisers or third parties. Any third-party sharing complies with DDPA data protection standards. Data Transfers: If data is transferred outside the user’s jurisdiction, it will be in compliance with international data protection standards. Data Retention: Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the specified purposes or as required by law. Once the purpose is fulfilled, data is either deleted or anonymized in compliance with DDPA guidelines. User Rights under DDPA 2023: Right to Access: Users can request access to their personal data collected by the app. Right to Rectification: Users can correct inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to Erasure: Users can request the deletion of their personal data. Right to Data Portability: Users can request their data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another provider. Right to Object: Users can object to specific data processing activities, including marketing or profiling. How We May Use and Share Your Health Information: Research: With user consent or anonymized data, we may use information for research purposes. As Required By Law: Information may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations. Health Awareness: Your data may be used to offer health tips based on your Prakriti. You can opt-out at any time. Data Security Measures: The app employs strong encryption, secure storage, and access control to protect user data. Data Breaches: In case of a data breach, users and authorities will be notified promptly in compliance with DDPA.
The Terms & Conditions (T&C) define the legal relationship between the app and its users, ensuring compliance with the Digital Data Protection Act, 2023. User Responsibilities: Users must provide accurate information when registering or using the app and follow community guidelines when interacting with others. Permissions Required: Location Access: The app requires explicit user consent to access the location for real-time environmental insights. Camera and Photos Access: If users wish to take photos for environmental data, the app requests access. Storage Access: For saving app data, reports, or images on the device. Network Access: Required for syncing data and retrieving app updates. Lawful Processing of Permissions: Permissions are requested separately, ensuring compliance with DDPA’s purpose limitation and data minimization. Liability Disclaimer: The app provides educational and informational content on health care awareness. It is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from incorrect data interpretation or misuse. Termination of Service: The app may suspend or terminate accounts in case of violations of the Terms & Conditions or legal obligations. Amendments to T&C and Privacy Policy: Users will be notified of significant changes to the Privacy Policy or T&C. Continued use implies acceptance of updated terms.
Permissions required by the app: Location Access: For providing location-based nature insights. Camera Access: For users to upload photos for environmental purposes. Storage Access: To store data on the device. Network Access: For syncing and updates. Transparency and User Control: Permissions are requested through a user-friendly consent flow, and users can opt-out without losing core app features (where feasible).
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