Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Akhtar Saeed Faculty ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). The App serves as a Faculty Management System for faculty members and staff employed at Akhtar Saeed Medical and Educational Institutions.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.

2. Institutions Covered

This Privacy Policy applies to faculty members and staff employed at the following institutions:

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account & Identity Information

We collect the following information provided by your institution:

• Full name and employee ID (PID)
• Username used for login
• User role and designation
• Branch/campus assignment

3.2 Academic Activity Information

We collect data related to your academic duties including:

• Class timetables and teaching schedules
• Attendance records you mark and manage
• Notifications and announcements you create and send
• Questionnaires and quizzes you create or manage
• Assignment tasks you assign and review
• Examination results you enter and post
• Academic e-books and resources you upload or manage

3.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use the App:

• Login timestamps and session activity
• Actions performed within the portal (schedule changes, result submissions, etc.)
• File uploads (e-books, assignment files)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To verify your identity and provide secure access to the faculty portal
• Schedule Management: To display and manage your class timetables and academic schedules
• Attendance Management: To enable you to record and manage student attendance
• Notifications: To allow you to send important notices and announcements to students
• Assessment Management: To manage quizzes, questionnaires, and examination results
• Task Assignment: To assign and review academic tasks and assignments
• Resource Management: To upload and manage e-books and academic resources
• Results Processing: To enter, review, and publish student examination results

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

The App stores limited data locally on your device:

• Session token (in-memory only, cleared on logout or app restart)
• Selected branch/campus preference

5.2 Server Storage

All academic and institutional data is stored on secure servers managed by your respective educational institution. We do not store your login credentials locally on the device.

5.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• JWT token-based authentication for all API requests
• Automatic session clearance on logout
• Secure password entry fields with show/hide toggle
• Encrypted HTTPS connections for all data transmission

6. Device Permissions

The App may request the following device permissions:

7. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

• Expo Application Services (EAS): For app building and distribution via Google Play Store
• Institutional Backend Servers: For all academic data management, operated and maintained by your educational institution

We do not share your personal information with third-party advertisers or marketing companies.

8. Data Sharing

Your information may be shared with:

• Your enrolled educational institution and its authorized administrators
• Relevant academic departments for educational and administrative purposes
• Government or regulatory authorities if required by applicable law

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• You are employed at the institution
• Required by applicable laws and regulations
• Necessary for legitimate educational and administrative purposes

Local session data is automatically cleared when you log out of the App.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information stored within the App
• Request correction of inaccurate data through your institution's administration
• Change your account password at any time using the Change Password feature
• Log out and clear your session data at any time
• Contact your institution regarding any data-related concerns

11. Children's Privacy

The Akhtar Saeed Faculty is intended exclusively for faculty members and staff of Akhtar Saeed institutions. It is not directed at or intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.