Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to 8171 BISP Info Guide (“we”, “our”, or “the App”).

Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how the App operates, what information is (and is not) collected, and your rights as a user.

By installing or using this App, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

This App provides informational guidance related to the Benazir Income Support Programme operating in Pakistan.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

This App follows a strict privacy-first approach.

We do NOT directly collect, store, transmit, or process any personal or sensitive user data, including but not limited to:

• CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) numbers
  
  

• Phone numbers or contact details
  
  

• Location or GPS data
  
  

• Biometric data
  
  

• Financial or banking information
  
  

• Personally identifiable information (PII)
  
  

• App usage analytics or behavioral tracking
  
  

• Cookies or tracking identifiers
  
  

We do not operate any servers, databases, or backend systems that receive user data.

Important Note:
While we do not collect data, our advertising partner Google AdMob may collect limited device and usage information as described in the Advertising section below.

3. Local Data Storage (On-Device Only)

The App stores minimal data locally on your device only:

Language Preference

Your selected language (English or Urdu) is saved using Android DataStore so the App can remember your choice.

FAQ Cache

Frequently Asked Questions are stored locally using Room Database to enable offline access.

This information:

• Never leaves your device
  
  

• Is not shared with us or any third party
  
  

• Is automatically deleted when you uninstall the App
  
  

4. App Permissions

The App requires only one permission:

INTERNET – Used to:

• Display advertisements via Google AdMob
  
  

• Open the official BISP website
  
  

The App does NOT request access to:

• Camera
  
  

• Microphone
  
  

• Storage
  
  

• Contacts
  
  

• Location
  
  

• Any other sensitive device features
  
  

5. Embedded Content (WebView)

This App displays content from the official BISP 8171 web portal (https://8171.bisp.gov.pk) using a WebView.

All data entered by the user (such as CNIC numbers) is processed directly by the official BISP website and its servers.

This App and the Developer do NOT collect, store, process, transmit, or access any user-entered information submitted on the official BISP website.

The Developer has no access to any data submitted on the BISP website.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policy of the official BISP website for information regarding how their data is handled by that organization.

6. Advertising & Google AdMob

This App displays advertisements using Google AdMob, an advertising service provided by Google LLC.

Types of Ads Shown

• Banner Ads
  
  

• Interstitial Ads
  
  

Data Collected by Google AdMob

Google AdMob may automatically collect:

• Google Advertising ID (AAID)
  
  

• IP address
  
  

• Device make, model, and OS version
  
  

• Ad interaction data (impressions and clicks)
  
  

• Approximate location (based on IP, not GPS)
  
  

• Network and browser information
  
  

How Google Uses This Data

Google may use collected data to:

• Serve relevant advertisements
  
  

• Measure ad performance
  
  

• Detect fraud and abuse
  
  

• Comply with legal obligations
  
  

This data is handled entirely by Google under their own policies. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy for more details.

Ad Personalization Controls

You can manage ad personalization by:

• Android Settings → Google → Ads
  
  

• Opting out of Ads Personalization
  
  

• Resetting your Advertising ID
  
  

7. Children’s Privacy

This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Google AdMob operates under COPPA and applicable child-protection regulations.

If you believe inappropriate ads were shown to a child, please contact Google directly.

8. Data Security

We prioritize security by design:

• No personal data collection by the App
  
  

• Local preferences stored securely on-device
  
  

• Encrypted communication (HTTPS/TLS) between Google AdMob and its servers
  
  

Because we do not collect personal data, risks associated with data breaches are significantly minimized.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• App changes
  
  

• Legal or regulatory updates
  
  

Any updates will be posted within the App, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

10. Your Rights (GDPR & Global Privacy Laws)

If you are located in the EEA or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you may have rights including:

• Right to access
  
  

• Right to rectification
  
  

• Right to erasure
  
  

• Right to restrict processing
  
  

• Right to object to advertising
  
  

Since this App does not collect personal data, these rights primarily apply to Google AdMob.

You can manage your data through:

• Google Account Settings
  
  

• Google Ad Settings
  
  

11. Government Affiliation Disclaimer

This App is NOT an official government application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to:

• Benazir Income Support Programme
  
  

• National Database and Registration Authority
  
  

• Any department of the Government of Pakistan
  
  

This App is an independent informational guide based solely on publicly available information.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy:

Please contact us via the contact email listed on the Google Play Store page of this App.

For questions about Google AdMob data practices, please contact Google directly.