1. Introduction
Welcome to Awaaz: Real-Time City Alerts ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App"). By using our App, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Information: When you register or interact with our App, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other identifiable details.
- Location Data: Our App may collect precise or approximate location data to provide real-time city alerts. You will be asked for consent before we collect location data. You can enable or disable location tracking at any time through your device settings.
- Device Information: We automatically collect data about your device, including model, operating system, IP address, browser type, and unique identifiers.
- Usage Data: We gather information about how you use our App, including logs of access times, pages viewed, interactions, and other activity-related metrics.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage patterns.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Providing and maintaining the App’s core functionality.
- Sending you real-time city alerts and notifications based on your location.
- Enhancing security and preventing fraudulent activities.
- Improving user experience through data analysis and feature development.
- Complying with legal requirements and enforcing our terms of service.
- Communicating with you regarding service updates, new features, or support inquiries.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following scenarios:
- With Service Providers:We may share data with third-party vendors, cloud storage providers, analytics services, and notification services to improve App functionality.
- For Legal and Safety Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.
- In Business Transfers: If our business is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security Measures
We take stringent security measures to protect your data:
- We use encryption and secure cloud storage for data transmission and storage.
- Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- Regular security audits are conducted to identify and mitigate risks.
Despite our efforts, no system can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data.
- Opt-Out of Location Services:You can disable location tracking through your device settings.
- Delete Your Data: You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
- Manage Notifications: You can turn off push notifications via the App settings.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. These third parties have separate privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
9. Retention of Your Information
We retain collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via in-app notifications or emails. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy,
you can contact us at: