Privacy Policy
Bharat Water Innovation Network (Bharat WIN)
This Privacy Policy governs the use of the Bharat WIN Mobile Application, hosted on the Google Play Store. Bharat WIN is an initiative of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India . The Application enables applicants to submit proposals for hackathons conducted under Bharat WIN.
User Provided Information
We may collect the following information when users register or submit proposals:
- Full name
- Email address
- Mobile number
- Organization / Institution name
- Proposal and submission-related details
Automatically Collected Information
The Application may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Mobile device type and model
- Unique device identifiers
- IP address
- Operating system and browser type
- Usage patterns and interaction data
Disclosure of Information
- To comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or government requests
- To protect rights, safety, security, or prevent fraud and misuse
Users may stop further data collection by uninstalling the Application using standard device procedures.
Data Retention & Storage
User-provided data is retained for as long as the Application is used and for a reasonable period thereafter. Automatically collected data may be stored in aggregated form.
All data is securely stored on servers of NIH, Roorkee, India.
Misuse by Non-Targeted Users
The Application is intended solely for registered applicants. Any misuse by unauthorized users should be prevented by the device owner.
Security
We implement physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the information we process. However, no system can guarantee absolute security against all threats.
Your Consent
By using the Application, you consent to the collection and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.