Privacy Policy for MatriMa (মাতৃমা) Urban
Effective Date: 18th February, 2025
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data when you use the MatriMa (মাতৃমা) Urban mobile application ("App"). The App is developed by the H & FW Department, Govt. Of West Bengal, India and is intended for data entry of maternal and child health services in urban areas to facilitate beneficiary-wise monitoring and supervision of availed Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) services.
By using this App, you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Permissions and Data Access
MatriMa (মাতৃমা) Urban app requires access to the following permissions:
- RECORD_AUDIO: Used to record audio for voice-based data entry or communication within the app.
- READ_PHONE_STATE: Used to access phone state information for purposes like identifying incoming or outgoing calls during the use of the app.
- CAMERA: Used to access the device's camera for capturing images related to health records and beneficiary services.
- ACCESS_WIFI_STATE and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Used to check network connectivity, enabling proper functioning of the app.
- INTERNET: Allows the app to connect to the internet for communication, data syncing, and downloading updates.
- ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION and ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Used for GPS-based location services, collecting latitude and longitude for health service delivery in urban areas.
- WAKE_LOCK: Prevents the device from going into sleep mode when the app is receiving messages or performing background tasks.
- USE_CREDENTIALS: Provides access to system credentials for authentication purposes.
- VIBRATE: Allows the app to use vibration alerts.
- GET_ACCOUNTS: Required for Google account access to enable certain features of the app.
- com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE: Required for receiving push notifications via Google Cloud Messaging (GCM).
- com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID: Permission for using Google advertising ID for analytics and advertising purposes, which is required to be removed.
2. Data Collection and Use
MatriMa (মাতৃমা) Urban may collect the following types of data:
- Personal Information: This includes health-related information such as details about the beneficiary, maternal and child health data, and any other information necessary for service tracking.
- Location Data: GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) may be collected for identifying location-based health services.
- Device Information: Information about your device, including its operating system, model, and unique identifiers.
- Network Information: Information about your network connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) to ensure proper app functionality.
All information collected is used solely for the purpose of facilitating maternal and child health services, improving the user experience, and ensuring proper monitoring and supervision of the services provided.
3. Data Sharing
MatriMa (মাতৃমা) Urban does not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in running the app and performing necessary functions, such as data synchronization or push notification services. These providers are only allowed to use your data to provide these services.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to respond to legal requests or protect our rights.
4. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring that your data is secure. We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, including the fulfillment of legal or reporting obligations.
6. User Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to the processing of your personal data.
- Request that we stop processing your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated Privacy Policy within the app and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
IT Cell, Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt. Of West Bengal
Chandan Sarkar
matrimaa.wbhealth@gmail.com
9332153121
By using the MatriMa (মাতৃমা) Urban app, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with relevant data protection laws and regulations. If you have specific legal requirements or need further customization, it is advised to consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with local laws.