Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Apna Karak. We are committed to protecting your privacy while connecting you with your local community.
Introduction
Welcome to Apna Karak ("we," "our," or "us"). Apna Karak is a community platform designed to connect residents of Karak district. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you register and use the app:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and profile picture when you create an account.
- User Generated Content: Posts, comments, job listings, marketplace items, and directory entries you create.
- Location Data: We may request access to your location to provide local content, prayer times, and relevant community updates.
- Device Information: Device ID, model, and operating system version for analytics and push notifications.
Media & Permissions
Apna Karak requires certain permissions to function effectively:
- Camera & Gallery: To allow you to upload photos for posts, profile pictures, marketplace listings, and job postings.
- Location: To show you relevant local content and accurate prayer times for your specific area.
- Notifications: To send you alerts about important community news, emergency updates, and interactions with your posts.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Facilitate community interactions (posts, comments, likes).
- Process and display your listings in Jobs, Marketplace, and Directory sections.
- Send you important notifications regarding community safety (Emergency Alerts) and app updates.
- Monitor and prevent abuse, spam, and inappropriate content to maintain a safe community environment.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following situations:
- Publicly Visible Information: Your name, profile photo, and content you post (news, jobs, items) are visible to other users of the app.
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors (like Firebase/Google) who perform services for us such as hosting, data analysis, and email delivery.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: