Privacy Policy - VAAH EMP App

Effective Date: 01-04-2025

1. Introduction

VAAH EMP App ("we", "our", "us") is an internal mobile application designed for use by authorized employees of the organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when employees use the application.

By using the App, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

  • Employee Name
  • Employee ID
  • Mobile Number
  • Email Address
  • Designation
  • Department and Office Information

b) Location Information

  • Real-time location for attendance verification
  • Location during field visits and work-related activities
  • Background location during working hours, when permitted

c) Device and Usage Information

  • Device model and operating system version
  • Application version
  • Login activity
  • Usage logs
  • Error and diagnostic information

d) Camera Usage

  • Profile photo capture (if required by the organization)
  • Attendance verification
  • Identity verification during login or attendance processes

3. Face Data and Biometric Information

Face Data Usage

The App may use the device camera to capture a live image of the user for attendance verification and identity authentication purposes.

No Biometric Storage

The App does not collect, generate, store, retain, or maintain any biometric identifiers, facial recognition templates, face geometry data, biometric faceprints, facial mapping information, or any other biometric information derived from facial characteristics.

Face Data Retention

The App does not retain face data on its servers or databases. Any face-related processing is performed only during authentication or attendance verification and is immediately discarded once the process is completed.

Storage Period

Because face data is not stored, there is no face data retention period.

Sharing of Face Data

The App does not share face data, biometric identifiers, facial templates, or face geometry information with any third parties.

Third-Party Face Data Storage

No third party stores, processes, or retains face data on behalf of the App because face data is not shared with third parties.

Purpose of Face Verification
  • Employee identity verification
  • Attendance verification
  • Prevention of unauthorized access
  • Prevention of fraudulent attendance submissions

Face data is never used for advertising, marketing, profiling, behavioral tracking, or sale to third parties.

4. How We Use Information

  • Manage employee records
  • Verify employee identity
  • Record attendance
  • Monitor field activities
  • Assign and track work tasks
  • Generate operational reports
  • Improve application security
  • Maintain system functionality
  • Prevent misuse and unauthorized access

5. Location Data Usage

  • Location information is collected solely for legitimate work-related purposes.
  • Used to verify attendance locations and field visits.
  • Background location may be collected during working hours if permitted.
  • Used for operational reporting and workforce management.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared only with:

  • Authorized organizational administrators
  • Authorized supervisors and management personnel
  • Internal management systems operated by the organization
  • Service providers supporting hosting and infrastructure where necessary

7. Third-Party Services

The App may utilize trusted third-party services for cloud hosting, server infrastructure, security monitoring, and application performance monitoring.

No biometric face data is shared with these providers.

8. Data Retention

  • Employee records may be retained according to organizational policies.
  • Attendance records may be retained for audit and administrative purposes.
  • Location records may be retained according to organizational requirements.
  • Face data and biometric information are not retained by the App or its servers.
  • Any temporary face-related processing is discarded immediately after verification.

9. Data Security

  • HTTPS encrypted communication
  • Access control and authentication
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Role-based permissions
  • Monitoring and logging of administrative access

10. User Rights

  • Request access to their information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of eligible information
  • Seek clarification regarding data processing practices

11. Permissions Used

  • Location (Foreground & Background) – Attendance and field activity verification.
  • Camera – Profile photo, attendance verification, and identity verification.
  • Storage – Uploading documents and managing application files.

12. Children's Privacy

The App is intended exclusively for authorized employees and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be reflected by revising the Effective Date at the top of this policy.

14. Contact Us

Email: info@iotroncs.com

Organization: VAAH

Important Notice

The App uses location services and camera functionality for attendance verification, employee authentication, and work-related operational activities. The App does not store biometric identifiers, facial templates, face geometry information, or other biometric face data on its servers, and does not share such data with third parties.