Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to the Navodayan Connect app (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices that was created by an alumni networking platform for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) alumni (hereby referred to as "Service Provider") as a free service. This service is intended for use "AS IS".

Information Collection and Use

The Application collects information when you download and use it. This information may include information such as:

  • Your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address)
  • The pages of the Application that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages
  • The time spent on the Application
  • The operating system you use on your mobile device

The Application does not gather precise information about the location of your mobile device.

The Service Provider may use the information you provided to contact you from time to time to provide you with important information, required notices, and marketing promotions.

For a better experience, while using the Application, the Service Provider may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that the Service Provider request will be retained by them and used as described in this privacy policy.

Third Party Access

Only aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to aid the Service Provider in improving the Application and their service. The Service Provider may share your information with third parties in the ways that are described in this privacy statement.

Please note that the Application utilizes third-party services that have their own Privacy Policy about handling data. Below are the links to the Privacy Policy of the third-party service providers used by the Application:

The Service Provider may disclose User provided and Automatically Collected Information:

  • as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process
  • when they believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect their rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request
  • with their trusted services providers who work on their behalf, do not have an independent use of the information we disclose to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy statement.

Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling it. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.

Data Retention Policy

The Service Provider will retain User-provided data for as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. If you'd like them to delete User Provided Data, please contact them at info@navodayanconnect.com.

Cookies

A "cookie" is a small piece of information stored by a web server on a web browser so it can be later read back from that browser. Navodayan Connect uses cookies and tracking technology depending on the features offered. No personal information will be collected via cookies and other tracking technology; however, if you have previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. This is applicable only for website.

Terms & Conditions

By downloading or using the app, these terms will automatically apply to you. You're not allowed to copy, modify, extract source code, or make derivative versions of the app.

Children

The Service Provider does not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13.

The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case the Service Provider discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, the Service Provider will immediately delete this from their servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact the Service Provider (info@navodayanconnect.com) so that they will be able to take the necessary actions.

Security

The Service Provider is concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information and provides various safeguards to protect it.

Internet Safety Tips

  • Sit along with your children while they browse the internet.
  • Check web history to know the sites they visit.
  • Switch on the Filtering and Safe-Search options.
  • Ask children not to share personal information (names, addresses, or phone numbers) on public sites.
  • Create a screen name to protect their real identity.
  • Teach children not to pirate software or other utilities.
  • Protect passwords and ask children not to use the 'Remember me' option on public computers like at school or in net cafes.
  • Brief children about 'Report Abuse' and 'Flag' options in case they come across inappropriate content.
  • Avoid 'In-person meetings' with people they meet online.
  • Advise children to check the credibility and genuineness of the information on sites.
  • Install Parent Control software that helps block access to certain sites.
  • Use parent-control options to block inappropriate material.
  • Follow online safety tips for a safe internet experience.

It is important to show children your concern by actively participating in learning with Navodayan Connect. Share the fun and excitement of learning in a brand new way, sit with them, appreciate their efforts, encourage them to explore and excel.

Links to Other Sites

Our site provides links to other third-party websites that may collect personally identifiable information about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those linked websites, and you are solely responsible for visiting such third-party websites.

Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. The Service Provider will notify you of any changes to the Privacy Policy by updating this page with the new Privacy Policy. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.

This privacy policy is effective as of 2024-10-12

Your Consent

By using the Application, you are consenting to the processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us.

Dispute Resolution

In case of any dispute, the same shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts situated at Delhi.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact the Service Provider at info@navodayanconnect.com.

Effective Date: October 12, 2024