Privacy Policy for VCT App.

 

| 1. Introduction

The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and security of information collected through its official digital platforms. This Privacy Policy governs the use of the NKDA Vector Control Survey Mobile Application ("the Application"), which is developed exclusively for government-authorized vector control and public health survey operations. By accessing or using the Application, authorized users acknowledge and agree to the data handling practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

| 2. Scope and Applicability

• This Application is intended solely for use by authorized NKDA officials and personnel.
• The Application is not designed for use by the general public.
• All data collected is limited to official survey and administrative purposes.

 

| 3. Information Collected

3.1 User Identification Information

• Official user credentials or system login details
• User role or designation

 

3.2 Location Information (Explicit Disclosure)

• Precise GPS location data is accessed during active survey operations
• Location data is used to authenticate survey submissions and tag survey locations
• Location access occurs only while the Application is actively in use
• No continuous or background tracking is performed
• Location data is collected strictly for official validation of survey activities and is never used for surveillance, profiling, advertising, or commercial purposes.

 

3.3 Camera and Media Information

• Photographs captured during surveys for official documentation
• Media is collected only upon explicit user action

 

3.4 Device and Application Information

• Device type, operating system version, and diagnostic logs
• Used exclusively for security, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting

 

| 4. Permissions and Purpose

Permission	Purpose
Location (Precise GPS)	To accurately record and validate geographical survey locations
Camera	To capture official survey images as per operational requirements
Storage / Media	To temporarily store survey data prior to secure upload
Internet/Network	To securely transmit survey data to authorized NKDA servers

 

| 5. Data Security and Retention

• All data is transmitted using secure, encrypted communication channels
• Data is stored on government or government-approved infrastructure
• Access is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Data is retained only as long as required by official, legal, and administrative policies

 

| 6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

NKDA does not sell, rent, or commercially exploit any information collected through the Application. Data may be shared only with authorized government departments or when required by applicable laws or judicial directives.

 

| 7. Amendments

NKDA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements. Updated versions will be published through official channels. Continued use of the Application constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.