Last Updated: 30 January 2026
Developer: Hassan iqbalÂ
Assistant DirectorÂ
    GISLAB Punjab Forest Department
Welcome to the Timber Management App, a digital forestry management solution designed to streamline tree data logging, felling approvals, log tracking, depot receiving, and auction management. The app ensures transparency, traceability, and accountability from forest operations to depot and auction stages.
Your privacy and data security are very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains:
What information we collect
Why we collect it
How we use and protect it
Your rights regarding your data
By using this application, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We collect only the information necessary to operate forestry workflows, ensure traceability, and maintain system integrity.
To provide secure access and role-based functionality, we collect:
Authorized user credentials (login ID)
Session tokens for authentication
Passwords and authentication tokens are handled securely and are never exposed or shared.
The app allows users to record and manage forestry operations, including:
Tree data (species, measurements, location details if provided)
Felling approval records
Log measurements, volumes, and Form-5 documentation
Depot receiving records and stock entries
Auction-related data (trees/logs, contractors, documents)
This data is collected solely for official forestry management purposes.
To ensure accountability and verification, users may upload:
Tree images
Log images
Depot receiving images
Supporting documents related to forestry operations
These images:
Are used only for official record-keeping
Do not include personal photos or biometric data
Are never used for advertising or training purposes
Each tree and log may be assigned:
Unique IDs
QR codes for traceability
These identifiers help track forestry assets throughout their lifecycle and do not contain personal user information.
To improve performance and reliability, we may collect anonymous technical data such as:
Device type
Operating system version
Crash logs
Feature usage statistics
No personally identifiable information is included.
We use collected data strictly for:
Managing forestry operations digitally
Tracking trees and logs from forest to depot and auction
Maintaining accurate historical records
Ensuring transparency, auditability, and compliance
Improving app performance and security
We do not sell, rent, or share user or operational data with advertisers or unauthorized parties.
We apply strong technical safeguards to protect your data:
Secure authentication with token-based sessions
Automatic logout on token expiration
Encrypted network communication (SSL/TLS)
Controlled access based on user roles
Secure server-side storage for official records
Only authorized personnel can access system data.
We do not share personal or operational data with third parties.
Data may be processed using secure cloud or backend services only to:
Store official forestry records
Process images and documentation
Generate operational reports
Such services are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection rules.
Forestry records are retained as required for official, legal, and audit purposes
Images and documents are stored only as long as necessary to meet operational and regulatory requirements
Users may request clarification regarding stored data at any time
The Timber Management App is intended for authorized forestry personnel only and is not designed for use by children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
You have the right to:
Request information about how your data is used
Request correction of inaccurate records (through authorized channels)
Request data access or deletion where applicable
Log out and terminate sessions at any time
Requests can be made through official departmental contact channels.
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect:
System improvements
Regulatory requirements
Security enhancements
Any changes will be communicated through official channels or app updates.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, contact:
Developer: GISLAB Punjab Forest Department
Email: devteam@fwf.punjab.gov.pk
Phone: (042) 37728098