Privacy Policy for NEHHDC

Effective Date: 09-September-2024

1. Introduction
Welcome to NEHHDC. Our app is designed to help users register, login, capture handloom-related data, images, videos, scan QR codes, and connect to IoT devices via Bluetooth. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Data Collection

Personal Information: We collect personal information such as your name, emailid, and contact details during registration.
Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the app, including login times and activities performed within the app.
Handloom Data: We collect handloom-related data, including images, videos, and text data entered by you.
QR Code Scanning: Our app scans QR codes and collects data contained in these codes.
IoT Data: We collect data from IoT devices connected via Bluetooth.
3. Data Usage
We use your data to:

Provide and improve our services.
Facilitate user interactions within the app.
Connect and retrieve data from IoT devices.

4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on encrypted servers. We implement various security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.

5. User Rights
You have the right to access, modify, and delete your personal data. You can withdraw your consent for data collection and processing at any time by contacting us.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can opt-out of cookies through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Services
We may share your data with third-party service providers for analytics and cloud storage.

8. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We will notify you of any changes to our privacy policy via email or in-app notifications.

10. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at ssbdplaystore@gmail.com.

11. Permissions and Media Management
MediaStore API: Our application uses the MediaStore API to access and manage media files (such as images and videos) stored on external storage. This API facilitates secure interactions with media content and adheres to Android’s storage policies.

MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: This permission is essential for functionalities that the MediaStore API alone cannot fully address. Specifically:

Capture and Store Media: MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE allows us to capture images and videos, which are saved temporarily in specific folders on your device.
Manage Files Efficiently: We use an SQLite database to track and manage these files until they are processed.
Ensure Proper Functionality: After processing, these files are automatically deleted from your device to optimize storage and maintain privacy.
Offline Storage: Enables local storage and access to media files even without an internet connection.
Without MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, the app would face significant limitations, affecting its ability to deliver these essential features and impacting overall user experience. We handle all file access securely and in compliance with privacy regulations. Files are deleted from the device after processing to maintain privacy and optimize storage.

12. Location Information
We may request access to and permission to track location-based information from your mobile device, either continuously or only while you are using our mobile application(s), in order to provide location-based services. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you can do so by adjusting your device’s settings.