Privacy Policy for Socheton

This Privacy Policy describes how icddr,b research team collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when using the Socheton mobile application. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect:

1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your mobile number, email, name, and address. This information is provided by you voluntarily when using the App.
2. Location Information: If you enable location services, we may collect your device's location information to provide you with location-based services.
3. Images: You may choose to upload bird images related to the report to the App.
4. Data: We collect data regarding the mortality count of poultry, wild, and pet birds, as well as symptoms of illness reported by you. This information is used for identifying and tracking disease outbreaks.

Use of Information:

1. We use the information collected to identify the reporter of each case and to analyze reported cases for the purpose of disease surveillance and management.
2. Your personal information will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Data Security:

1. We take reasonable measures to protect the security and confidentiality of your personal information.
2. Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who have a need to know for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
3. Also, the app will use HTTPS protocol for sending date from the app to server.

Data Retention:

1. We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
2. Images and data may be retained for longer periods for research and analysis purposes, but will be anonymized whenever possible.
3. The user can request to delete his/her information through web portal https://stopspilloverbangladesh.org/api/registered-user-account-delete-request

Third-Party Services:

1. The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites or services.

Changes to Privacy Policy:

1. We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the App.

Contact Information for Further Query:

You can reach us through below information for further clarification!

eeds.appuser@gmail.com

By using the Socheton App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.