Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 3, 2025
Welcome to Digipin. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our mobile application.
Important: By using the Digipin application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you register addresses in Digipin, we collect the following personal information:
- Full Name: Your name as provided during address registration
- Phone Number: Your contact number for address identification
- Address Details: Including house number, road name, landmark, city, state, and pincode
- DigiPin Codes: Unique location codes you create or save
1.2 Location Information
Our app requires access to your device's location services to provide core functionality:
- Precise Location (GPS): We access your device's GPS coordinates to generate DigiPin codes for your current location
- Latitude and Longitude: Stored locally with your saved addresses and favorite locations
- Real-time Location Updates: Used when you request current location or navigate the map
1.3 Usage Data
We collect information about how you interact with the app:
- DigiPin codes generated or searched
- Favorite locations saved
- QR codes generated
- Sharing activities within the app
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1 Core Functionality
- Generate unique DigiPin codes based on your location
- Store and retrieve your registered addresses (home, office, etc.)
- Display your location on the map interface
- Enable you to save favorite locations for quick access
- Generate QR codes for your DigiPin locations
2.2 Service Improvement
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Develop new features based on usage patterns
- Fix bugs and technical issues
2.3 Communication
- Provide text-to-speech functionality for DigiPin codes
- Enable sharing of location information with your chosen contacts
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Storage
All your personal data is stored locally on your device using Hive database technology. This includes:
- Your registered addresses and DigiPin codes
- Favorite locations and saved preferences
- Personal information (name, phone, address details)
Important: Your data remains on your device and is NOT transmitted to our servers or any third-party services, except as explicitly mentioned in Section 4.
3.2 Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data:
- Data is stored in encrypted format on your device
- No cloud backup or server synchronization (data stays on your device)
- Secure handling of location permissions
- Regular security updates to the application
3.3 Data Retention
Your data is retained on your device until you:
- Manually delete addresses or favorites from the app
- Clear app data from device settings
- Uninstall the application
4. Third-Party Services
Digipin uses the following third-party services that may collect information:
4.1 Mapbox Maps
4.2 Device Location Services
- Purpose: Access device GPS for current location
- Permissions Required: ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Control: You can revoke location permissions anytime from device settings
4.3 Text-to-Speech (TTS)
- Purpose: Read DigiPin codes aloud for accessibility
- Data Processed: DigiPin codes only (processed locally on device)
4.4 Share Functionality
- Purpose: Share DigiPin locations with other apps/contacts
- Data Shared: Only when you explicitly initiate sharing
- Control: You choose which app to share with each time
5. Permissions Required
The app requires the following permissions to function properly:
5.1 Location Permission (Required)
- Android: ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- iOS: Location Services
- Purpose: Generate DigiPin codes, display your location on map
- When Used: Only when you open the app or request current location
5.2 Storage Permission (Implicit)
- Purpose: Store addresses and favorites locally
- Scope: App-specific storage only (not accessible by other apps)
5.3 Internet Permission
- Purpose: Load map tiles from Mapbox
- Note: No personal data is transmitted over the internet
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
6.1 Access and Control
- View Data: Access all your stored addresses and favorites within the app
- Edit Data: Update your address information anytime
- Delete Data: Remove individual addresses or clear all data
6.2 Location Control
- Enable/disable location services from device settings
- Control when the app can access your location (always, while using, never)
- The app will function with limited features if location is denied
6.3 Data Portability
- Export your DigiPin codes using the share functionality
- Generate QR codes for easy backup and sharing
7. Children's Privacy
Digipin does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We want to be transparent about data sharing:
8.1 We DO NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data with advertisers or marketers
- Upload your addresses or location history to cloud servers
- Track your location when the app is not in use
- Access your data remotely
8.2 We ONLY Share When:
- You explicitly use the "Share" button to send DigiPin information
- Required by law or legal process
- Necessary to protect the rights and safety of users
9. International Data Transfers
Since all data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers. The only data that may cross borders is map tile requests to Mapbox servers, which do not contain your personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Displaying an in-app notification about significant changes
- Requesting your acceptance of the new policy when you update the app
Your continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Analytics and Tracking
Currently, Digipin does NOT use any analytics or tracking services. We do not collect usage statistics, crash reports, or behavioral data. All app functionality is processed locally on your device.
12. Your Consent
By using Digipin, you consent to:
- The collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy
- Access to your device location services
- Local storage of your personal information
- Use of third-party services (Mapbox) for map functionality
13. Contact Us
14. Additional Information for Specific Regions
14.1 For European Union (GDPR) Users
Under GDPR, you have additional rights:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
14.2 For California (CCPA) Users
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We don't sell data)
- Request deletion of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
Thank you for trusting Digipin with your location information. Your privacy is our priority.