Privacy Policy – Bus Attendance App
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how IotaBuild ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Bus Attendance App ("Application").
The Application is designed for use by school administrators and authorized bus staff. By using the Application, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- User role (Administrator / Incharge)
- School or institution name
Student Information (entered by authorized staff)
- Student name and identification number
- Bus route and schedule details
- Attendance status (Present / Absent / Late)
Device & Usage Information
- Device type and operating system
- App usage activity and logs
- Crash reports and diagnostic data
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain core app functionality
- Authenticate users and manage access securely
- Record and display student attendance
- Generate attendance reports
- Send compliance alerts (e.g., document expiry)
- Monitor performance and fix technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent personal data. Information may be shared only in the following situations:
- Service Providers: Cloud infrastructure and authentication services (e.g., Supabase) that process data on our behalf
- School Authorities: Attendance data is accessible only to authorized school administrators
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or government request
- Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, with notice
All service providers are contractually required to maintain data confidentiality and security.
---4. Data Retention
- User account data is retained while the account is active
- Attendance records are retained for the current and previous academic year
- Upon account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days
- Some data may be retained in anonymized form for analytics
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard safeguards, including:
- Encrypted HTTPS data transmission
- Hashed passwords (never stored in plain text)
- Role-based access control and row-level security
- Regular monitoring and security reviews
While we take strong precautions, no system can guarantee absolute security.
---6. Children’s Privacy
The Application is intended for use by school staff only. It does not directly target children.
Student data (including minors) is entered and managed exclusively by authorized adult personnel. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 13.
Parents or guardians should contact the school administration for any concerns regarding student information.
---7. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
Requests can be made by contacting us at the email below.
---8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by changing the effective date on this page.
Continued use of the Application indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
---9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: iotabuild@gmail.com
Website: https://iotabuild.in
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