Last Updated : 16 July 2025
Welcome to the Android & IoT Club, a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts, developers, and innovators driven by a shared passion for mobile technology and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Our club is dedicated to exploring the cutting-edge world of Android app development and IoT systems, combining creativity with real-world applications. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an experienced coder looking to collaborate, we offer a space to build, learn, and grow together.
a. Google Account Information
When you sign in to the App using your Google account, we collect basic account information such as your:
Name
Email address
Profile picture (if available)
This information is used solely for authentication and creating your club profile within the app.
b. Device and Usage Data
We may collect the following technical data:
Device model, OS version
IP address
App version
Crash reports and diagnostic logs (via Firebase)
c. Media and Storage Access
With your permission, the App may access:
Read/Write to External Storage (up to Android 10) for uploading or downloading files/images.
Manage External Storage (Android 11+ only if required).
Notifications – To keep you informed about club events and updates.
Permission
Purpose
INTERNET
Required for Firebase connectivity and general app communication.
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Detects internet connectivity status.
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Sends notifications about updates or club-related events.
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Allows reading shared content (e.g., profile pictures).
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Allows saving files or media. (Deprecated in newer Android versions)
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Required only on Android 11+ for full file management access.
Custom Permission (DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION)
Used for internal dynamic broadcasts; no data is shared externally.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
To authenticate and manage user accounts.
To provide community features and event notifications.
To improve user experience using crash and performance analytics.
To display user-generated content (e.g., profile pictures).
We integrate trusted third-party libraries and platforms:
Google Play Services & Firebase: For authentication, messaging (notifications), Firestore/database, and storage.
Glide, Picasso: For loading and displaying user images.
Lottie, Shimmer, SpinKit: For smooth UI animations.
These services are bound by their own privacy policies and comply with relevant data security regulations.
You have the right to access, modify, or request deletion of your personal data. If you wish to request data deletion or have any concerns regarding your personal data, please submit your request through the email or click on the contact us button located at the bottom of the page.
You have the right to:
View and update your profile data.
Request deletion of your account data by contacting us.
Revoke app permissions via your Android settings.
1. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal information with third parties except:
As required by law or legal obligation.
With Firebase (under Google’s policies) for analytics, authentication, and cloud functionality.
With your club administrators for event participation or communication.
2. Data Security
We follow industry-standard practices, such as:
Using HTTPS for secure communication.
Following Android ProGuard rules to obfuscate and protect the code.
Limiting data access only to essential components and trusted services.
Our application, Verthome, requests certain permissions to ensure seamless functionality while prioritizing user privacy and security. The INTERNET and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permissions enable connectivity for real-time updates, while FOREGROUND_SERVICE ensures smooth background operations. WAKE_LOCK prevents the app from sleeping during critical tasks. We use POST_NOTIFICATIONS to send important alerts.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email : souravpati452@gmail.com