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This privacy policy governs your use of the software applications ("e-Panchayat Sabha") 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 services by the government. The contents published on these Applications were provided by the concerned Ministries/Departments of Government of Odisha 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 Odisha 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 mandatory and you will 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 mobile number and OTP sent to the said mobile number; (b) download or use applications from us.
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:
e-Panchayat Sabha - Website / app does not automatically capture any specific personal information from you, (like Current location/geo co-ordinates), that allows us to identify you individually.
If the e-Panchayat Sabha - Website / app requests you to provide current location/geo co-ordinates, you will be informed for the particular purposes for which the information is gathered and adequate security measures will be taken to protect your personal information.
We do not sell or share any personally identifiable information volunteered on the e-Panchayat Sabha - Website / app to any third party (public / private). Any information provided to this website / app will be protected from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
User provided and Automatically Collected Information disclosure:
We never disclose User provided personal information and Automatically Collected Information with outside entities.
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.
Permission Required During Installation:
Location - To access precise location and approximate location
Storage - To read/write operations for external storage of device
Network - To get the status of Internet and Wi-Fi
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
Our mobile app is 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 users and stakeholders 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.
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
dir-pr[dot]od[at]gov[dot]in
