1. Introduction

Assam Plains Tribes Development Corporation Limited (APTDC Limited), a Government of Assam Undertaking, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Integrated Project Monitoring System (iPMS).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name, designation, and employee identification number
• Email address and contact information
• Username and password (encrypted)
• Department and role within APTDC Limited
• Digital signatures and authentication credentials

2.2 Project and Activity Data

• Project details, budgets, and financial information
• Milestone tracking and progress updates
• Geo-tagged photos and video documentation
• Comments, reports, and communications within the system

2.3 Technical Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Login timestamps and access logs
• System usage patterns and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• User authentication and access control
• Project monitoring and management
• Financial tracking and budget management
• Generating reports and analytics
• System security and fraud prevention
• Compliance with government regulations and audit requirements
• Improving system functionality and user experience

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Role-based access controls
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular data backups
• Compliance with government security standards

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Project data and financial records are retained in accordance with Government of Assam record retention policies and applicable laws.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Authorized government officials and stakeholders
• Auditors and regulatory authorities
• Third-party service providers bound by confidentiality agreements
• Law enforcement agencies when required by law

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

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to certain processing of your information
• Receive information about data breaches affecting your data

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

iPMS uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain session information, remember user preferences, and analyze system usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect system functionality.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of iPMS after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India and the State of Assam. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Assam.