Privacy Policy

Please read this privacy policy before accessing or using this service !

I. Introduction

The Bhuvirasat Mobile Application is developed by BISAG-N under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Ministry of Mines. This app aims to raise awareness about India's geological heritage. The Bhuvirasat Mobile Application is an innovative platform developed under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Ministry of Mines. This app aims to promote awareness and appreciation of India's rich geological heritage by providing users with a comprehensive resource that includes geo sites, geo collections, public participation opportunities, virtual tourism experiences, and interactive quizzes. The Bhuvirasat Mobile Application serves as a vital tool for promoting geological awareness and conservation in India. By integrating geo sites, collections, public participation, virtual tourism, and educational quizzes, the app not only enhances public engagement but also fosters a sense of responsibility towards preserving the country's geological heritage. Through this initiative, the GSI and the Ministry of Mines aim to inspire a new generation of geoscientists and nature enthusiasts, ensuring that India's rich geological history is appreciated and protected for future generations.

II. What Data We Collect

We collect personal information, including your name, phone number, and address, which you provide to enhance user experience and deliver improved services. No registration is required to use the application; however, registration with basic details is required only for the quiz feature. The rest of the features are free to use and open to all. We do not share this information with third parties unless required by law. In order to provide our services, we collect a unique identifier pertaining to you. Personal information is any information that you provide to us that personally identifies you, your location, or other data that can be reasonably linked to such information by us to associate with your profile.

Data provided by you: When you use our app, you provide us with your name, mobile number, and other personal information.

III. How We Use Information

We use the information to improve our app’s functionality, provide virtual tourism experiences, and ensure the security of the services. We do not allow third-party ads within the app. We use all the information we have to help us operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services.

Our Services: We understand how people use our Services, and analyze and use the information we have to evaluate and improve our Services, research, develop, and test new services and features, and conduct troubleshooting activities.

Safety and Security: We verify accounts and activity and promote safety and security on and off our Services, such as by investigating suspicious activity or violations of our Terms, and to ensure our Services are being used legally.

No Third-Party Ads: We do not allow third-party banner ads on Bhuvirasat Mobile Application. We have no intention to introduce them either.

IV. Information Security and Storage

We employ secure data handling practices and retain your personal information only for as long as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at bisagndeveloperdroid@gmail.com. You share your information as you use and communicate through our Services, we shall use your information to help us operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services.

Account/User Information: Your personal information is used to create your profile and assess your eligibility for the quiz.

Intervention data: The data entered by you on various interventions and observation will further used for analysis.

V. Changes to This Policy

This policy may change over time. You will be notified of significant changes via email or through prominent notices within the app. We will not reduce your rights as under this Policy without your explicit consent, unless required to. We always indicate the date that the last changes were published. If changes are significant, we will share more prominent notices, (including an e-mail notification) for any Privacy Policy change.

VI. Application of This Policy

This privacy policy applies to the Bhuvirasat Mobile Application and the services provided by BISAG-N. It does not apply to third-party services not associated with the app. This Privacy Policy applies to all the services offered by Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Ministry of Mines. This Privacy Policy does not apply to services that have separate Privacy Policies in place, and that do not incorporate this Privacy Policy. However, this Privacy Policy does not apply to the information practices of other companies and organizations that advertise our services. Services offered by other companies or individuals, including products or sites that may include industrial parks related services, be displayed to you in search results, or be linked from our services.