Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 23, 2026 | Effective Date: July 23, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pratappur Village App(“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and associated web services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the Application includes:
a. Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, profile photo, and phone number, which you voluntarily give to us when registering with the Application (including Google Sign-In) or when participating in community activities, chat, and event posts.
b. Device & Usage Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Application, such as your native device type, operating system version, app usage statistics, and IP address.
c. Media & Storage Permissions
If you upload images or videos to our photo gallery or village reels feature, we request access to your device's camera and media gallery. Media files are uploaded to secure Firebase Storage only upon your explicit action.
3. How We Use Your Information
Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we use information collected to:
- Create and manage your user account via Google Authentication or Email login.
- Deliver community updates, news, government scheme details, and village event notifications.
- Allow user interaction in public village chat, talent corner, and reels.
- Compile anonymous statistical data for app performance and optimization.
- Prevent fraudulent activity and maintain security.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with third-party service providers (such as Google Firebase for Authentication, Firestore database, and Cloud Storage) solely to operate and support the application.
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures (including SSL encryption, Firebase Security Rules, and strict access controls) to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure your data, please be aware that no security measures are 100% immune to penetration.
6. Account & Data Deletion Rights
You have the right to request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time. You can request account data removal by contacting us at the email listed below or by signing out and deleting your user profile.
7. Children's Privacy
Our application does not knowingly collect information from or market to children under the age of 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions, comments, or data removal requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
App Name: Pratappur Village App
Email: admin@gmail.com
Location: Pratappur, Bihar, India