Privacy Plolicies

Privacy Policy for SmartGate

Effective Date: [06/05/2025]

SmartGate ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our society management mobile application (“SmartGate”) or interact with us in any way.

By using SmartGate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information:

• Full name
  
  

• Email address (used for Google login)
  
  

• Phone number (used for phone login and verification)
  
  

• Flat/society details (for admin and resident users)
  
  

b. Usage Data:

• Device information
  
  

• Log data such as IP address, device type, app version, crash reports, etc.
  
  

c. Location Information:
Only if the user explicitly grants permission (e.g., for visitor management or delivery tracking features).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Authenticate and authorize users (Google or phone sign-in)
  
  

• Manage society access, roles, and permissions
  
  

• Enable communication between residents, security staff, and society admins
  
  

• Notify users about updates or important announcements
  
  

• Improve app performance and user experience
  
  

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. Your data may be shared only with:

• Society Admins: for managing user roles and access
  
  

• Service providers: such as Firebase (authentication, analytics, crash reporting)
  
  

• Legal authorities: only if required by law
  
  

4. Data Security

We use secure methods (e.g., Firebase Auth, HTTPS) to store and transmit data. Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. Please use the app responsibly and avoid sharing your login credentials.

5. User Rights

You can:

• Access your account details
  
  

• Request data deletion (by contacting your Society Admin or emailing us)
  
  

• Revoke permissions (such as location access)
  
  

6. Children’s Privacy

SmartGate is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our app or website. Continued use of the app constitutes your agreement to the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: smartphotographypune@gmail.com