Privacy Policy for Geo Location-based Attendance App

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Geo Location-based Attendance App, developed by the students of GKV (Gurukul Kangri Deemed to be University). We value your trust and are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you use our app.

By using this app, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to ensure the app functions as intended:

a. Personal Information

b. Location Data

Precise geo-location data is collected to verify your presence within the designated classroom area. This data is collected only during attendance sessions and is not tracked outside of the classroom or during non-attendance hours.

c. Usage Data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

4. How We Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously and implement the following measures to safeguard your information:

5. Sharing of Information

Your information is not sold, shared, or rented to any third-party organization. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7. Data Retention

Your personal and attendance records will be retained for as long as required by GKV's academic policies. Geo-location data is only stored temporarily for attendance verification purposes and is deleted immediately after the session is complete.

8. Children’s Privacy

This app is intended exclusively for students and faculty of GKV. Users must be registered members with a valid GKV email ID.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the app, legal requirements, or user feedback. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the app, please contact us at:

Email: 196301078@gkv.ac.in