Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/04/2024

Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Pondicherry operates the Dengue Connect mobile application. This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our App.

Information Collection and Use:

We may collect and use certain types of information for specific purposes as outlined below:

1. Storage Permission:

   - We request storage permission to allow you to view circulars within the App.

   - This permission enables you to access and view important announcements and updates related to dengue prevention and control.

2. Location Permission:

   - We request location permission to determine the geographical location of each task reported within the App.

   - This permission helps us identify areas affected by dengue fever/symptoms and facilitate targeted response efforts.

Log Data:

We may collect information that your device sends whenever you use our App ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, device type, operating system version, the time and date of your use of the App, and other statistics.

Cookies:

We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies in our App.

Third-Party Services:

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

Children's Privacy:

Our App does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary action.

Security:

We value your trust in providing us your personal information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy:

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC),

Medical Complex,

Indira Nagar,

Puducherry - 605006.