Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13 April 2026

1. Introduction

Waris Punjab De (“we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Waris mobile application.

By using this application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the application, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

Full Name
Father’s/Husband’s Name (if applicable)
Date of Birth
Gender
Residential Address
City, State and Postal Code
Mobile Number
Email Address
Membership Category
Occupation
Identification Details (if required)

Membership Information

Membership application details
Membership status
Membership ID
Organization details (if applicable)

Device Information

The app may automatically collect:

Device model
Operating System version
App version
Device identifiers
IP address
Crash reports
Diagnostic information

Usage Information

We may collect information regarding:

Pages viewed
Features used
Login time
Session duration
App performance
Error logs

3. Permissions Used

Depending on the features enabled, the app may request:

Camera (for profile photo or document upload)
Storage/Photos (for uploading documents)
Internet Access (to communicate with our servers)
Notifications (membership updates and reminders)

Permissions are requested only when required for the relevant feature and are used solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Process membership applications
Verify member identity
Create and manage your membership account
Contact you regarding your membership
Send notifications and important updates
Improve app functionality and user experience
Respond to customer support requests
Prevent fraud, misuse, and unauthorized access
Comply with applicable legal requirements

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information may be shared only with:

Authorized staff of Waris Punjab De
Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
Technical service providers who help us operate and maintain the application
Government authorities or law enforcement agencies when required by applicable law

All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

Secure HTTPS encryption
Restricted access to personal data
Secure cloud storage
Authentication and access controls
Regular security monitoring

While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

Maintain your membership records
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our policies

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

8. User Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Update your personal details
Request deletion of your account and personal information
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request a copy of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

9. Children’s Privacy

This application is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete such information.

10. Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services such as:

Google Play Services
Firebase Analytics (if enabled)
Firebase Crashlytics (if enabled)
Push Notification Services (if enabled)

These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing the information they collect and process.

11. Cookies and Tracking

The mobile application does not use browser cookies. However, certain third-party services or SDKs may collect limited technical information for analytics, diagnostics, security, and performance improvements.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed on secure servers located in different countries depending on the cloud infrastructure used to operate the application.

Appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect your personal information.

13. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal information by contacting us at:

Email: info@adwpd.org

We will process eligible deletion requests within a reasonable period unless we are legally required to retain certain information.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted within the application and/or on our official website. Continued use of the application after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Consent

By installing and using the Waris mobile application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the collection, use, and protection of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.