Privacy Policy for ZSI Digital Museum

Effective Date: 24/09/2024

ZSI Digital Museum, developed by Techwalnut Innovations LLP, is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the ZSI Digital Museum. By using our app, you consent to the collection and usage of your information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide a better user experience and enhance app functionality:

• Personal Information: When users sign up for the app or login, we may collect personal details such as:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • User Role (Visitor, Educator, Administrator)
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with the app, such as:
  • QR codes scanned
  • Pages viewed
  • Duration of interaction with specific data cards or specimens
• Device Information: To improve app performance, we may collect data about the device you are using, including:
  • Device type
  • Operating system version
  • Unique device identifiers (if any)

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected from users is used in the following ways:

• To provide the primary app functions, including delivering information related to specimens via QR codes.
• To personalise content based on user role and preferences.
• To improve app functionality by analysing user interaction data.
• To communicate important information such as updates, maintenance notices, or changes in the app's features.
• To comply with any legal obligations or security requirements.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with app maintenance, hosting, or content updates. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your personal information.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to authorities if required to comply with legal obligations or to protect our legal rights.
• Third-Party Links: If a user scans the dynamic QR code using a non-ZSI scanner, they will be redirected to a webpage that promotes the ZSI Digital Museum and provides links to download the app from the Play Store. The page will also offer links to our official website for further information.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no security measures can guarantee complete protection.

5. User Rights

As a user of the ZSI Digital Museum, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can access and update your personal information through the app.
• Correction: You can request corrections to your data if it is inaccurate.
• Deletion: You can request that your account and personal information be deleted from our system.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving notifications or promotional emails.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children's Privacy

The ZSI Digital Museum is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will promptly delete it.

8. Language Preferences for Audio Content

The ZSI Digital Museum will feature multilingual options for both text and audio content. If a user has a language preference for the narrator providing the audio content, they can indicate this through the app settings or during account setup.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and users will be notified of significant changes via app notifications.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: